In 1941 there were 738 students on campus, a far smaller number than the more than 1300 there are today. But, this first bit of advice is still good; don't hesitate to speak to students, faculty and staff you see on campus. It is a grand feeling to be able to speak to practically everyone you meet!
No the dining room staff are not your fellow students anymore, but please do treat them with courtesy along with the staff from physical plant who maintain the campus. Saying good morning, good evening, and showing them respect (even when they can't get to your problem immediately) is very good advice still applicable today.
We have a very fine library on campus. I'll let you decide if it is still one of the finest in Iowa. In certain areas quiet is appreciated, especially on the third floor. Study is still an objective, but ignore the rest of that second paragraph. Study groups, club meetings, and events are welcome and can be expected in the library. This means noise! You can also have food in the library (except in the archives).
The librarians and assistants are here for your convenience. Feel free to ask questions, get directions, or just say hi (we won't bite, I promise)!
Students can check-out books for 28 days and can renew them for a total check out of 56 days (almost 2 months!), periodicals (magazines and journals) can be checked out for 3 days, and DVDs can be checked out for 3-7 days (depending if it is a new release or not). Yes, if you fail to return library material you will be fined!
Next week: the etiquette of appointments with instructors and classes.
~Sara Pitcher, Archives Assistant
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