As always, we’ve made some changes around the library over the summer. Here are some highlights!
Expanded Lower Level study area
We have expanded our seating on the Lower Level along windows — including new tables that all have access to power and comfortable seating.
Based upon student feedback during last year’s study space assessment, we have incorporated different table sizes to facilitate group study and independent study.
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- We have added different table sizes and layouts for group and independent study.
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- All tables are near power sources.
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- The study area now extends along the length of the Lower Level with a great view of the valley.
Updated Upper Level study area
The open study area on the north side of the Upper Level is primed for new furniture and more comfortable seating. The furniture is scheduled for delivery the first week of class. We apologize for the delay and really appreciate your patience while the new furniture is installed!
We think you’ll like the changes, as these new tables will be powered during the Fall semester — providing more options for students to charge their laptops.
Expanded Tech Help services
Milne Library is partnering with CIT to expand our Tech Help services in the library. Our Tech Help students will now be CIT-trained and managed, allowing them to provide additional services in the Library, such as:
- Setting up your mobile device on Geneseo’s network
- Academic software installation
- Connecting to Geneseo services
- VPN setup
- Virtual Lab setup
Kindle Textbooks on Reserve
We are piloting a new way of providing affordable access to textbooks. Starting this semester, we will be circulating selected textbooks on Kindle Fire HD tablets. The Kindles can be checked out for 4 hours and include the following textbooks:
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- Organic Chemistry (McMurry, 8th ed.)
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- Organic Chemistry (Solomons, 11th ed.)
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- Multivariable Calculus (Stewart, 7th ed.)
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- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Alberts, 5th ed.)
New netbooks & more graphing calculators available
We are now circulating 10 new netbooks. These are much faster Windows 8 devices with touchscreen navigation. In addition, we’ve added 6 more TI-89 Titanium graphing calculators to our inventory, giving us 10 available for checkout at the Service Desk.
