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A More Welcoming Entry to Scott Library

For many years, Scott Library’s doors were watched from the nearby desk that was grimly labelled “Exit Control.”  The staff at the desk watched (and still watch) the entering and leaving of Scott Library, discouraging the occasional pizza delivery and the “borrowing” of books not checked out. 

These days, however, under the leadership of John Thomson, Manager, Library Facilities, and Lorraine Toth, Facilities Supervisor, the desk staff are aiming to do that with a friendlier face. More importantly, they are also providing a number of services that make people’s use of the library a little easier, some that have always been provided, and some new services. 

Welcome Services desk

The desk has been reconfigured for a more approachable appearance and the new signs being made will say “Welcome Services.”

The Welcome Services desk is a first and visible contact point for a number of library users' needs - see the list at right.

Welcome Services

Ask the Welcome Services desk staff for assistance with the following:

» Directional Information
» Building & Facilities Concerns
» Library Security Concerns
» Printer/Photocopier Concerns
» Guest Computer Accounts
» Library Lost & Found
» Print/Copy on Research Account
» Change for Photocopiers/Printers
» Suggestions & Complaints
» Part-Time Job Application Drop-Off
» Group Study Room Queries
» Emergencies

New and Noteworthy

There is a telephone on each floor of Scott Library that calls directly to the Welcome Services Desk and library users are invited to use these phones to report problems and emergencies.


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