| furniture | 40 |
| update windows, furniture, study rooms | |
| furniture and more outlets on 2nd flooor | |
| more comfortable chairs, outlets to plug in computers | |
| more plugins and tables on 2nd floor! | |
| the building would benefit from furniture and infrastructure upgrades toward technology use and wi-fi access throughout | |
| the furniture is a bit dated; sometimes smell and lighting bothers me | |
| update spaces and furniture | |
| more large study tables, better computer support | |
| more computer access on upper levels. get couches | |
| more computers, more furniture second floor | |
| more cubby's | |
| I feel that there could be some furniture improvements but over all the services work for me | |
| really comfy chairs! really helpful studying | |
| more furniture that has pull out desks in upper floors | |
| nothing that I can think of, maybe more comfy chairs | |
| update the chairs | |
| more comfy chairs! | |
| could use more comfortable 1st floor seating | |
| update the furniture, uncomfortable | |
| nicer chairs I guess but they're all right | |
| better chairs for the tables | |
| a couch or two on the 3rd floor | |
| longer couches so I can lay on them and type, better temperature | |
| more sofas and comfortable chairs | |
| new furniture/tables | |
| more couches on third floor | |
| more small tables on the first floor | |
| more 4 person tables on the 2nd floor | |
| new bean bags | |
| more chairs in groups, or have to reserve tables so that groups can use them | |
| updated furniture | |
| new furniture, bathroom on 1st floor | |
| more tables on the lower floor | |
| I like the comfy chairs! | |
| a couple of couches on the third floor | |
| some of the furniture looks really dated | |
| additional comfortable furniture on the 2nd floor | |
| larger desks on first floor | |
| better chairs | |
| more couches | |
| computers | 29 |
| more computers would be nice | |
| better tech center that supports (illegible) data/no slow computers | |
| Perhaps some computers on the second floor. And perhaps a community board somewhere. | |
| more computers, more free printing | |
| Maybe update the computer programs and some of their tools | |
| more computers | |
| A lot of what's here is old and kind of worn out. Several of the computers have keyboards with keys that stick. | |
| better study room computers | |
| clean off the computer keyboards more often | |
| improve the computers and put more in the study rooms | |
| more computers/places to sit would be nice | |
| more computer access on upper levels. get couches | |
| more computer space with Dell monitors | |
| more computers | |
| maybe more computers? During some times of the year there is limited availability | |
| more computers/printers | |
| put some work computers on the 3rd floor | |
| more computers, more furniture second floor | |
| maybe a computer or two upstairs | |
| more computers at peak hour it can be difficult to find access | |
| Not all the computers have Chrome on them | |
| feels a bit out of date. Maybe iPads to checkout would be cool. More workers willing to help you locate books, etc. | |
| more computers and e-books (for textbooks) | |
| computers on the 2nd and 3rd floors | |
| add more journals online/ more computers | |
| new computer keyboards would be cool | |
| The computers on the first floor are not enough | |
| more computers on the 3rd floor | |
| make computers available to students on more than just the first floor | |
| hours | 26 |
| more hours availability, a little quieter environment | |
| longer hours for students to study. Less time for study rooms. | |
| I would like more hours. I actually study on Friday nights, but it is closed. More table outlets | |
| more outlets if possible, open earlier on weekends | |
| better opening times | |
| I think extended hours would be beneficial | |
| open earlier on weekends | |
| maybe having it open later than 1am | |
| more variety of goods in the vending machine, 24 hour library | |
| I wish the library was 24/7 | |
| make the friday & saturday hours open as long as sunday through Thursday | |
| longer hours (later), food | |
| later library hours Friday/Saturday evenings | |
| 24 hour | |
| have library open 24 hours a couple of days every month | |
| open later | |
| make library 24 hours | |
| thinking about the students when considering closing the library -- may have work to do? | |
| sometimes hours are weird, like closed Sunday before Spring Break ended | |
| more hours | |
| longer hours when midterms and finals are getting closer (not just during dead week) | |
| better J-term hours | |
| later hours | |
| more hours on weekends | |
| 24 hour library | |
| open earlier on weekends | |
| building | 23 |
| It's hard to navigate and find books. Also, having at least 1 copy of a PLU course book that can be checked out would be so helpful! | |
| Suggestions: What suggestions do you have for improvements or changes to current library services, resources, spaces, & furniture? | |
| the lighting and conditioning is uncomfortable | |
| more computers/places to sit would be nice | |
| feels a bit out of date. Maybe iPads to checkout would be cool. More workers willing to help you locate books, etc. | |
| the building would benefit from furniture and infrastructure upgrades toward technology use and wi-fi access throughout | |
| more group work areas | |
| I would say destroy this building and make a modern one, It was taken off the tour. This place is like a hell-hole for weirdos. | |
| general sprucing up and dust cleaning | |
| I think updating the space to create more group studies and individual studies | |
| maybe a new coat of paint to make it look less like the 1970's | |
| more private table areas | |
| brighter colors on the wall | |
| the furniture is a bit dated; sometimes smell and lighting bothers me | |
| more windows on 3rd floor | |
| I think the building could be updated, but that's asking a lot | |
| more individual study areas where I don't feel like I'm taking up too much space would be a nice addition | |
| more individual tables/ more available rooms | |
| brighter colors, plants | |
| update spaces and furniture | |
| update windows, furniture, study rooms | |
| change of color and distinct instructions for behavior on different floors | |
| more outlets for laptops, more group spaces, more windows | |
| outlets | 23 |
| more outlets for laptops, more group spaces, more windows | |
| improvements in internet accessibility, more outlets thought floors would be helpful, as well as faster internet | |
| Need more outlets. | |
| I would suggest having more spaces near outlets | |
| at some times comfortable chairs near outlets are at a premium. Having more plugs/outlets for laptops would be awesome | |
| more outlets! on 3rd floor | |
| better maintained study rooms that are updated, maintained, locks checked. More desks with outlets on it. | |
| furniture and more outlets on 2nd flooor | |
| more outlets helps study groups | |
| more comfortable chairs, outlets to plug in computers | |
| more outlets available at the tables | |
| I think it would be helpful to have more outlets by more tables | |
| more outlets! | |
| I would like more hours. I actually study on Friday nights, but it is closed. More table outlets | |
| certain areas lack access to electricity (outlets), which is an issue considering how much work is online | |
| more outlets to charge electronics | |
| more plugins and tables on 2nd floor! | |
| wish there were more plugins | |
| coffee shop/cafe in the library! and more outlets | |
| more outlets if possible, open earlier on weekends | |
| more plugins | |
| more outlets | |
| more power strips!!! | |
| study rooms | 19 |
| better maintained study rooms that are updated, maintained, locks checked. More desks with outlets on it. | |
| more individual tables/ more available rooms | |
| update windows, furniture, study rooms | |
| better study room computers | |
| improve the computers and put more in the study rooms | |
| more study room availability | |
| I never know if rooms have been reserved. maybe posting a schedule on doors so it's clear when they are available? | |
| clean study rooms more, new furniture in them | |
| need a little bit more space or more rooms to study individually | |
| more individual study rooms | |
| I would like to see an upgrade of furniture in study rooms ( & cleaner) | |
| more hours to be able to use a study room, more than 4 hours | |
| I wish the light in study room could be better | |
| bathroom on 1st floor and make 3rd floor study rooms noise proof | |
| longer hours for students to study. Less time for study rooms. | |
| study space, study rooms, helpful research help | |
| more rooms to do group work | |
| replacing chairs in study rooms | |
| more study rooms (large study rooms) | |
| services | 16 |
| more variety of goods in the vending machine, 24 hour library | |
| quiet rules enforced better | |
| study space, study rooms, helpful research help | |
| It's hard to navigate and find books. Also, having at least 1 copy of a PLU course book that can be checked out would be so helpful! | |
| change of color and distinct instructions for behavior on different floors | |
| have a list of all the things they offer -- maybe workshops | |
| Perhaps some computers on the second floor. And perhaps a community board somewhere. | |
| more computers and e-books (for textbooks) | |
| the wi-fi this year has been terrible. Not only the library, but everywhere on campus. (extensive comments, will share full text with librarians) a huge sign telling students where the hold shelf is -all classes that require research should have a tour of the library. The is will teach students how to find/use call numbers, also learn all the services we have to offer -remove the barcode sticker system and print barcodes directly on ID cards or have swipe check out |
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| If possible, more fun books to read | |
| Have a copy of each book used in classes so people with less money can read it in the library instead of buying it | |
| maybe instructions for copier/scanner | |
| have more events in the library that help students during tests or important papers | |
| the current barcode system could use more updates | |
| a larger selection of current documentary film resources | |
| more full orchestra scores? comptemporary | |
| searching | 13 |
| more full orchestra scores? comptemporary | |
| It's hard to navigate and find books. Also, having at least 1 copy of a PLU course book that can be checked out would be so helpful! | |
| add more journals online/ more computers | |
| easier access online resources | |
| a small computer to look up books | |
| continue to make our printed article collection available through search engines like JSTOR and EbscoHost | |
| occasionally online searches either repeats of sources or simply reviews. of things unrelated to my search and nothing else, no mater how specific I am. It doesn't happen too often though, and not sure if its just a glitch or me at times. | |
| more resources online via pdf files (research articles) | |
| maybe have more journal articles available online? | |
| more access to things | |
| it's very hard to find a search for CD's. Help catalogue? | |
| slightly more user-friendly book-locating service | |
| more articles on CINAHL | |
| printers | 11 |
| more computers, more free printing | |
| more computers/printers | |
| Introducing a printer/printing station on one of the upper floors would be great for students and groups studying upstairs | |
| enable printing from personal computers | |
| more efficient printers | |
| free printing | |
| have a printer on 3rd floor, that way people don't have to go to the 1st floor and leave their stuff unattended | |
| printers that work! | |
| creating capability between laptops and printers | |
| printing to be cheaper | |
| video screen desk have old 10 pin connecters, not as common on laptops. 10-pin HOMI converters? | |
| wi-fi/network | 9 |
| improvements in internet accessibility, more outlets thought floors would be helpful, as well as faster internet | |
| faster internet | |
| the wi-fi this year has been terrible. Not only the library, but everywhere on campus. (extensive comments, will share full text with librarians) | |
| a huge sign telling students where the hold shelf is | |
| -all classes that require research should have a tour of the library. The is will teach students how to find/use call numbers, also learn all the services we have to offer | |
| -remove the barcode sticker system and print barcodes directly on ID cards or have swipe check out | |
| wi-fi for laptop and GSS data knowledge from staff | |
| I wish you didn't take away two monitor PC from DesignLab. Mac's one not set up properly. In other words not user friendly. | |
| little improvement on internet | |
| more areas with sold wi-fi | |
| the building would benefit from furniture and infrastructure upgrades toward technology use and wi-fi access throughout | |
| check out cameras for longer | |
| noise | 8 |
| quieter 3rd floor volume regulations | |
| more quiet | |
| There is no way around it but the study rooms on the third floor can get very loud and are right by the (should be) quiet study spots outside | |
| stricter policies of quiet areas of library -- can get loud on seond floor sometimes | |
| quiet rules enforced better | |
| keep 3rd floor silent | |
| more hours availability, a little quieter environment | |
| can be a bit loud at times | |
| heat and a/c | 8 |
| longer couches so I can lay on them and type, better temperature | |
| heat/bathroom on 1st floor (needed) | |
| the lighting and conditioning is uncomfortable | |
| more air circulation -- it gets stuffy. Also front desk workers are pretty often too loud. | |
| It's a little too hot in the library. | |
| could be a little colder | |
| some fans | |
| sometimes it's too hot! | |
| drink/food | 8 |
| coffee shop/cafe in the library! and more outlets | |
| more snacks! | |
| coffee cart! | |
| store in library - for snacks | |
| coffee cart | |
| it would be sweet if we had an expresso cart after hours (like 8-11) | |
| coffee | |
| put a coffee chop/cart in! | |
| bathrooms | 6 |
| new furniture, bathroom on 1st floor | |
| bathroom on 1st floor and make 3rd floor study rooms noise proof | |
| 2 bathrooms (unless I'm mistaken, is there only 1?) | |
| bathroom on entry floor | |
| heat/bathroom on 1st floor (needed) | |
| bathroom on 1st floor | |
| other computer/media | 5 |
| better tech center that supports (illegible) data/no slow computers | |
| check out cameras for longer | |
| have a list of all the things they offer -- maybe workshops | |
| more large study tables, better computer support | |
| be able to check out camera to take photos | |
| help desk staff | 3 |
| wi-fi for laptop and GSS data knowledge from staff | |
| it's be nice if the "Help Desk" could be quieter | |
| help desk can be more quiet | |
| library(?) staff | 3 |
| more air circulation -- it gets stuffy. Also front desk workers are pretty often too loud. | |
| feels a bit out of date. Maybe iPads to checkout would be cool. More workers willing to help you locate books, etc. | |
| the layout of the library is great, the people not so much | |
| writing center | 2 |
| I work at the Writing Center and we'd love to be able to turn off our lights independently! | |
| put writing center in more visible/accessible location |