When there were large desks near the music section on the 2nd floor, they were full every night, especially Sundays. I used to arrive at the library a few hours earlier just to claim one of the desks because they were such a rare commodity — secluded (but not claustrphobic) isolated spaces with absolute silence. I just want you to know that it is a Sunday night and there is not a single student at the new couches that have since replaced the old large desks. Please bring the desks back or create a new similar space. The “other Government Publications” room will be my new spot… unfortunately it is often occupied. Thank you.
We try to meet the needs of all our students, but it’s tough, because like any big group of people, there are a lot of needs and wants that sometimes preclude each other. Many students asked for more comfortable seating in the area near the music section. We felt that since there are lots of desks on the second and third floors that serve the same purpose as the carrels that were removed, it would be a good idea to add the comfy seating to the music section. We hope you can find a place you like just as much.
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