Photocoping at Palliser

Comment: Assume we don’t know how to use the photocopier to do a 2>1 print, get off the chair and help a little, so we don’t spend $1 to do one page.

We’re sorry that you had trouble use the copier. The copier is new and there are a lot of complicated features. If you need help, please come to the desk and library staff will be pleased to assist you.

Beverley Brooks
Librarian, Palliser Campus Library

Food and Drinks at Palliser

Comment: Allow food & drink.

The library does allow food & drink in the library. When you’re using the computers, make sure drinks have lids and avoid eating chips or sticky food that will make a mess of the keyboard. When eating in the study carrels or at a table, please leave the area clean.

Beverley Brooks
Program Head, Palliser Library

A Lot of Books at Palliser

Comment: How come there are so many books?

We’re glad that you noticed our book collection.

The library is constantly updating and adding to our collection of books and videos. Did you also know that the library has thousands of ebooks? You can find them at http://www.siast.sk.ca/libraries/ebooks.php

Beverley Brooks
Program Head, Palliser Library

Vending Machine Wanted at Palliser

Comment: Get a vending machine!

A vending machine is a good idea! The Library at Wascana Campus has recently installed a vending machine. We will look into your suggestion.

Beverley Brooks
Program Head, Palliser Library

Library Fines

Comment: Lower the fines, please! Poor student, remember?

Fines are set to encourage staff and students to return library materials on time so items are available to other users. To avoid fines, you can renew your items by contacting the library in person, by phone, or by email.

You can also renew the items yourself through the library’s catalogue. This must be done before the items are due.

To do this:

1. go to: http://library.siast.sk.ca
2. click on “My Account” (near top of screen), you’ll see the option to “Renew Items”
3. log in with your SIAST ID number

Beverley Brooks, Program Head, Palliser Library

Noise in the Palliser Library

Comment: “Good Day: The sign where I received these pieces of paper indicates that this is my library. OK, in my library I respect others by talking in a quiet voice whether I’m employed there or a student. Throughout the last few centuries I’m quite certain that talking in a much quieter voice was appreciated by those (great scholars) individuals studying. My father fought for our country. And our Charter of Rights and Freedoms has developed. But I’m a strong believer as you can tell that the library is a place of quiet! Thank you.”

Thank you for your comments. I agree that the Palliser Library can be a noisy place. The library at Palliser was originally an auditorium, and as a result, any sound or voice is amplified and can be heard throughout the library. The noise level increases when you add in the noise of the photocopiers and printers, phones ringing and general conversation.

I regret that we aren’t able to provide a quiet study room in the library, however, all library staff will try to keep their voices down to lessen the noise levels. Students who are unusually noisy will be asked to lower the volume. Certain times of each day are quiet in the library so you may find the library a quiet place to study at different times of the day.

Beverley Brooks, Program Head, Palliser Library

Books in French

Comment: “Put books in French in the Palliser campus library.”

Thank you for your suggestion.

Our material selection decisions are guided by a number of criteria outlined in our “Collection Development Guidelines”. In reference to language, the Guidelines read that “with very few exceptions only English language materials are selected.”

SIAST Libraries cannot purchase everything a public library or a university library might purchase. Our collection aims to address the specific needs of students and staff in relation to their course work, research, and program areas. Courses are taught in English and so most course-related materials are also in English. There are a few exceptions, as mentioned, and you are welcome to make title suggestions.

Though we cannot purchase every title, we provide access to books and other material we don’t own through our interlibrary loan service. Please feel free to put in requests for any titles you like–most items arrive within 10 days. Click “Request Items” on the library’s Website and fill out the form to submit a request.

We also have a very small portion of the budget that can be used to purchase recreational materials, but for most recreational reading needs, we must refer you to the public library.

Again, thank you for your suggestion.

Theressa Slind, Collection Development Librarian, Kelsey Library