Comment: We suggestion set up the web cam cuz it’s good access communicate on the MSN or VRP etc. THANK YOU

The library lends one web cam from the circulation desk for use only in the library for up to 3 hours at a time.    Fines are charged for every hour that the web cam is overdue at a rate of $0.50/hour.

Fabian Harrison, Program Head
Kelsey Library

Comment: Need recycling containers for cans drink boxes, etc.

We are working on setting up a bin in a convenient spot in the library.

Fabian Harrison, Program Head
Kelsey Library

Comment: Quiet room for individual study is pointless when you can hear every word of the discussion of the group next door.

We need to know what works for you in our library and what doesn’t.  So thanks for letting us know about this problem.  To address this problem, we will soon make the old test centre our quiet study room.    This will be a bigger room and it should be quiet too!

Fabian Harrison, Program Head
Kelsey Library

Comment: This one Mon. I came to school at 7:30 a.m.  When I went to leave for my class the coffee wasn’t made.  I was hoping to fill up my travel mug  )-: .  Maybe the first ppl here should make it so that we can enjoy it all day.  I love free coffee Mondays!

We’re glad you enjoy our coffee Monday mornings!  A best attempt is made to make coffee shortly after opening on Mondays.  We don’t know what was causing the delay you mentioned but we are working at minimizing future delays.

Fabian Harrison, Program Head
Kelsey Library

Comment: This “Library Talk Back” is an exceptionally good idea… Need one about SIAST service delivery too… ‘nother box nearby. PS. Too many things are unavailable till the last minute here!

Thanks for the nice words on the Talk Back service! We’re glad we can respond to our users’ needs. When you talk about things being unavailable until the last minute here, I am not sure what you are referring too, but if you are taking about library resources in general, we always suggest you start your research early! If it’s about a specific resource let us know and we can try to work some magic for next time!

Robin Canham
Librarian, Wascana Campus

Comment from a Wascana Student: Is there a printer that can be used at Parkway? This needs to be provided as it’s not practical to be running over to the main Wascana campus.

The printer at Parkway is located by the computer cubby on the main floor. You can use your PaperCut account to print to it and load money on your account at the main library or on Monday and Wednesday between 11:45-1:15pm in Parkway room 108. Although the printing money is administered by the library, the printer is owned by NEPS, so if there are ever any issues with it or it needs paper, you can consult the NEPS office on the 2nd floor.

Robin Canham
Wascana Campus Library

Comment: People need to be quiet. It’s study time! And keep library open until 10:00 p.m.

Quiet Study:
The library has a designated Quiet Study room A102. This room is dedicated as a quiet study room with no talking allowed.

Library Hours:
The current library evening and weekend hours were established in response to student concerns and feedback. We will discuss your suggestion to extend the weekday hours to 10:00 PM.

Robert O’Neil
Program Head Library and Testing Services

Comment from a Kelsey Instructor: “The library is a wonderful resource for me and I can’t say enough good about the staff, holdings, and hours. I have had great experiences over many years with both my in person and virtual visits. My students appear to be equally pleased. I do find the fines a pain, as the desk will not take a credit or debit card, and I have to come over to the main building with the correct change. Otherwise, thanks for everything you do for me and my students.”

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad we can help! Also, SIAST Libraries is currently reviewing the fine payments so stay tuned for some possible changes.

Robin Canham
Librarian, Wascana Campus Library

Comments: “Can we have a student phone, that doesn’t cost $$, that you don’t feel bad for asking??” and “Student phone free”.

This is a good suggestion and with the new VOIP phones at SIAST the cost to have such a phone would be minimal.  I have passed your suggestion along to the Student Association for their consideration!

Robin Canham
Librarian, Wascana Campus Library

Comment from a Wascana Student: You have got to let people know about the option of printing on both sides in your computer labs (under properties, then finishing in the print screen). I went a whole year printing on only one side! It saves paper and we have twice as much room in our binders.  And can you update the ones in the main area so they have this option? Make this info part of your library orientations and presentations!

Thanks for your comments, it’s great that you are thinking about saving paper. The library is also trying to save as much paper as we can because we care about our environmental impact. We recently began our “one-side-good” paper reuse program and we also increased the amount of paper recycling bins throughout the library.

You should have probably noticed that there have been some changes with the printing in the library over the past week as well, as the main printer has been shifted to the photocopier.  It’s capable of doing double-sided printing and we’ll be advertising this fact in the near future!

Robin Canham
Librarian, Wascana Campus