I thought I would write a post about library etiquette because this semester it seems many friends and fellow students complain to me while at work about the noise level. The first thing to remembered is that Feinberg is a university library. There are people reading, writing, and doing math (and whatever lies in between) in order to obtain a degree.
There are a few things you should do when you enter Feinberg. One is turn off your cell phone and if you need to use your cell phone go into the lobby and keep your voice down. Your neighbor is not interested about you love life, the latest girl gossip, drunk fights and any other personal things. Many people do not realize that in the library many people can hear every word you are saying.
Other things to keep in mind is how loud your study group is. A couple of days ago several students complained about people listening to music without headphones on their laptop. (I cannot believe I have to say do not do this.) Lucky for their neighbors one person finally asked them to turn it off. When listening to music please use headphones.
The library is a great place to study. I know finding a completely quiet place to study is at most times impossible, even though there are quiet areas. But we can all do are part just to make sure we do not disrupt our neighbors by keeping the level down a bit. Talking isn’t forbidden but loudly discussing your Saturday night drunk episode, like falling down a flight of stairs (though may be entertaining and the people around you may laugh at you) it can disrupt someone trying to study for an important test. You may not have a test or paper due tomorrow but a week later you might hope for the same courtesy. Remember you can always nicely ask someone to keep it down or ask someone in the library staff to do it.
Just remember to be courteous! Hope the semester is going well for all of you. Read anything good lately?
