Can we get rid of the info kiosk? It seems kind of weird to have a sad-student “information kiosk” right next to the front desk, where one can ask a person for information. Also, I personally think that the info kiosk machine is pretty loud. (Stand in the reading room, you can hear it from next to the printers!) I just wanted to study in a quiet area.
We have a couple of reasons for having the kiosk:
- Not everyone likes asking a person for information, and we want to be sure we’re providing good service to people with each preference.
- Some information is easier to convey graphically (like the maps, calendars, and announcements that we feature on the kiosk).
Hopefully that makes the kiosk look a little less sad!
We’re sorry the noise bothers you. In general, if you’re looking for quiet, the upstairs floors or an individual study room are a better bet. However, if the kiosk suddenly starts making an abnormally loud noise, please let someone in person know, since there might be something we can fix.