Your Suggestions - Y Cwad (The Quad)

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. This month we are focussing on some of the suggestions we have received for Y Cwad.

"I think that the computer area should be for work and not to be used for social networking sites."
LRC computers are open access and while we accept that some students may be visiting social networking sites for personal use, we also recognise that many students may be using these tools to aid their study. Some students use social media to keep in contact with their tutors and fellow students or to participate in a group project, for example. It is often difficult to assess how computers are being used without invading students' individual privacy.

"More colour, e.g. pictures"
The LRC has recently introduced new signage and artwork in Y Cwad with the help of a professional signwriter, and is currently investigating the possibility of introducing artwork to the area.

"The noise level in the study / computer area is really distracting"
The main area of Y Cwad is designed to be a social learning space. We would recommend students try using the individual study places upstairs in the Library for quiet study, or one of the study rooms in Y Cwad. Although designed for group study, the study rooms can also be used for quiet study and can either be booked or used when not reserved by other students.

Your Suggestions

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. This month we are focussing on some of the suggestions we have received for the Library:

“More lights / better lighting”: We are currently investigating options for improving the lighting in the Library with the University’s Estates Department.

“More tables to work at”: We will look at the space available in the Library to see if there is anywhere suitable to accommodate more study tables. A variety of study tables and seating is also available in The Quad, including bookable group study rooms, desktop PCs and wireless Internet access.

Don’t forget to have your say – remember our LRC Survey is running until June 30th! Fill in your response now to be in with a chance of winning £50 in our prize draw.

Your Suggestions

Fersiwn Cymraeg

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. This month we are focussing on some of the suggestions we have received for the Library:

"More computers": We are always looking at ways to increase our provision of computers, and in January 2010 we opened Y Cwad with 7 brand new PCs. In addition, we have ordered 2 iMacs for Y Cwad which will arrive shortly. Due to space contraints and the increase in demand for portable computers, we are currently looking at purchasing new laptops for the LRC.

"Longer loan periods": Where possible we try and review the loan periods on individual titles according to demand. We have just completed a review of blue band titles within the Library and have made some of these available for the standard 2 or 4 week loan period. Please do bear in mind that we have to balance your requests for longer loans with those from customers who feel we do not currently have enough books! We have recently introduced an e-books policy to ensure that any new titles are purchased as e-books where possible to increase access to these titles and make them available 24/7.

"Reduce the fines": We only charge fines on items that are returned late, so if you return or renew all your resources on time you will never need to pay us a penny! The reason we charge fines is to encourage customers to return resources on time, so that they can be made available to others. There are plenty of ways to renew your loans and avoid a fine - online at http://hip.trinity-cm.ac.uk, in person at the Library, or by phone to 01267 676780.

"A separate shelving sequence for Welsh and English Big books": We have considered this suggestion carefully and currently feel it would be unsuitable. One reason is because of the number of bilingual titles, which would not fit well into to such an arrangement. The current sequence also helps customers who are looking for material in either language according to subject, and gives equal prominence to both Welsh and English.

"Free paper": We already provide free paper for your printing and photocopying.

Your Suggestions...

Fersiwn Cymraeg

Thanks to everyone who has posted suggestions in our new suggestions boxes in the Library and Y Cwad. Here is our feedback to the most popular suggestions in Y Cwad this month...

"A clock in Y Cwad": good idea - we will certainly be getting a clock for Y Cwad!

"Some pictures on the wall": it has always been our intention to have artwork on the wall of Y Cwad, and we hope to have some in place shortly.

"Later hours at the evening and weekend": Y Cwad is open until 9pm Monday to Thursday, and we are currently running a survey about our opening hours which you can participate in here.

"More seating in Y Cwad": we have some more chairs on order which are due to arrive this week.

"More bins dotted around the place": there are already three recycling points in Y Cwad and we are monitoring the situation.

"Blinds for the windows": we don't currently have any plans to introduce blinds as we hope to make the most of the traditional appearance of this historic building.

"Skatepark": unfortunately we have no current plans to introduce a skate park!

Your suggestions for the Starbucks Cafe will be forwarded to the Halliwell Centre.

Please keep your suggestions coming!