Dean of Planning and Academic Affairs Rachel Kitzinger sent out an all-campus email today, September 24, informing students that library will again remain open until 1:30 am Sunday – Thursday with “limited services available at the circulation desk”.
The decision to reduce library hours starting this semester was met with serious concern and disapproval from students. After a petition signed by over 10 percent of the student body asking for the reinstatement of the original hours, the administration has responded by reinstating the original hours. However, “because of the nature of staffing constraints, the library may have to close on any given day at midnight, if there is illness or any other reason that staff cannot be present,” wrote Kitzinger.
“We also plan to continue offering extended hours during study and exam periods,” she added. “I would like to thank Security for their contribution to this solution and all the students who have made constructive suggestions. I also offer my thanks to the whole community for your patience.”
