My Library Searchable FAQ

Shall we have cat like this? PLEASE? :)

482 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 30, 2019 seating health sciences library wellness animals stress management hours

Everyone loved our library cat! (Okay, we didn't have a REAL cat, there was a cat on the survey and she was popular. Paw-pular? lol) You might be seeing more of her soon.

Library workers are library friends :-)

202 views | 1 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 library love

Friends forever :-)

Can we get a shredder?

200 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 technology

Sorry, we can't offer shredding because usually the documents people need to shred are confidential.

People that do not study & are just loudly socializing need to leave the 4th floor.

170 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 noise disruption

100% agree. The fourth floor is for silent study only. If someone is talking or being otherwise noisy, you can ask them to leave the 4th floor if you feel comfortable doing so (you can point out the noise restriction signs). Or, you can ask the library staff to tell them to be quiet or leave. Please text, IM, or call us with the deets and we will ask the group to socialize on another floor.

We demand/politely request a pizza party with soda

164 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 food

Awww, this is SO polite. We solemnly swear that if we get some surprise money (not likely, but a Library can dream) we will throw a pizza party.

Bring therapy dogs to help with stress during finals

154 views | 1 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 wellness animals stress management

We will definitely work with the Office of Student Involvement to see if the therapy dogs can come back for finals this year. Good idea!

More individual tables and chairs

152 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 seating furniture

We've added a number of tables on the second floor, and are looking to purchase more. Do you want tables with a single chair, or study pods for one person? Let us know what you want and we'll see what we can do!

We need longer library at the Health Sciences Library, until midnight or 11 every day. This is med school.

149 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 seating health sciences library wellness animals stress management hours

Longer hours are the first thing we will change if students decide to fund library changes, because we can't make our hours any longer with our current budget. It is helpful to know when you need those hours, so thank you for the specific feedback!

Commuters need longer hours in club lib

145 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 hours

This is really helpful feedback so that we know what different types of students need from Club Library, including commuters. (Keep the specifics coming!) We've been looking at our hours quite a bit over the last few years, and while we've made a few small changes, we unfortunately can't expand our hours any further without additional funding.

Is there a better way to book study rooms? Maybe daily options or book past two weeks? Either more study spaces to reserve and or longer reserving time?

145 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 study rooms room booking

Some students need longer time in the study rooms, and some need shorter time slots. This spring we're going to be studying how our spaces are used so we can have the right balance of ones you can book and ones you can't, and to find the optimal amount of time. And you know, if you are meeting with a group your team members can do back-to-back bookings...

Get rid of the theater speakers!

142 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 disruption

We try to be limited and intentional about the programs we bring into this space because we know it can be disruptive. We also always try to post information so you know in advance, and we put more tables elsewhere to provide good alternative study space when we have programs in the iX Theater. Or you can join us! Programs in the iX Theater are open to the public.

Please stop taking up the whole table by yourself

140 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 seating

This is actually something we're not sure how to fix! If you have any ideas that might help students feel comfortable sharing space at the big tables, please tell us.

Easier way to print from laptop

136 views | 1 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 technology printing

Web Print is run by Information Services so the Library can't make any changes to the system. However, we did make a change at the Web Print printers in the Libraries so now you can type in your student ID number OR swipe your ID card to pick up your printing. We hope that helps a teeny bit!

Can we have a 24/7 library?

134 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 hours

We've been looking at our hours quite a bit over the last few years, and while we've made a few small changes, we unfortunately can't expand our hours any further without additional funding. Additionally, research shows that UMKC students are highly unlikely to use the library between about 2 am-6am, so instead of 24/7 we would probably stay open later every night and close for a few hours for cleaning.

Comfier chairs in the quiet area

134 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 seating comfy furniture

The fourth floor furniture is high on our priority list to be replaced when we get some funding. We will note that it needs to be a mix of study tables and comfy chairs - which are ALSO important for study.

More places to eat with healthy options

133 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 wellness food

Healthy students are happy students! We have passed this suggestion on to campus food services.

More couches

131 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 seating comfy furniture

If we add more couches, do you want laptop desks to go with them? Or just the couches? Let us know what kind of furniture would make this your best study space!

More computers! People NOT using computers, don't sit at them!

127 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 seating technology

We have noticed that the computers are all full during busy times. Would you rather have more computers, or have laptops available for checkout? (Let us know!) And you are always welcome to ask another library user if they're willing to swap seats with you if they're not using technology that you need!

Lower food and coffee prices

126 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 25, 2019 food

Campus food and drink prices are out of our control, but we have sent this feedback to the Café management. Thanks for letting us know!

More tables for studying in spaces that can be filled on each floor!

110 views | 0 0 | Last updated on Jan 28, 2019 seating furniture

We can't cram in TOO many tables and chairs (because of fire codes and stuff), but we know that we have some open spaces that need to be filled in with furniture for you to use for studying. Please let us know if you want individual study pods or carrels, or group study tables!

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