January 1971
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Noise pollution Funky
By CAROLYN BARNES
Noise In the library seems to bother many students at
Southeastern, in several meetings of students, faculty
members, and administrators, the problem was brought
to the attention of the director of the Learning Resources
Center. The fact that excessive talking disturbs many
students who are seriously trying to study was apparent
when the tally of the student questionnaires on the library
was finished during fall quarter. The results of the
questionnaires were used in the Self-Study Report now
being prepared for the team from the Southern
Association who will visit our campus this spring. The-
results of the questionnaire were tallied, and the com
ments and suggestions given by the students were noted.
Some representative comments from the questionnaires
are:
"Library is entirely too noisy. People get into groups
and talk loudly for long periods of time. This is very
disturbing to anyone trying to read or study."
"it seems more of a social club not a quiet library."
"There is always too much noise from students
gathering together in the study carrels."
"Wish students who are not studying would stay out of
library."
A real "scorcher" came from one student who com
mented, "It is the most undesirable place in this college to
try to study. Too many distractions-doors opening and
closing, people talking, electric pencil sharpener, etc. It
iust isn't a library at all. What it is a public gallery for
discussion. The only thing that resembles a library is the
books."
Along with comments on noise were comments regar
ding library staff services, need for a larger facility, need
for lounge furniture in the library, etc. Comments and
suggestions given by students were well-founded and
meant to be helpful. It is especially nice to note that there
were no "cute" or sarcastic remarks.
The arrangement and size of the library contribute
somewhat to the problem with noise. A larger facility with
more space to spread out would help as would conference
rooms for student who wish to study together without
disturbing others. Since our quarters are cramped, we
must be especially careful and be sure we are not
disturbing others.
What has the library staff done to help cut down on
noise? For one thing, the secretary's office has been
moved from the workroom adjacent to the reading room
into a smaller back office. This has helped to eliminate
noise from the typewriter and the telephone. Students are
being asked to leave the library when they are too noisy
too long, even though the director of the Learning
Resources Center does not wish to ask anyone to leave the
library.
Thir seems a good time to point out a few things the
library staff has been doing to make using the library
easier for students. The entire phonograph record
collection has been moved into the large workroom as has
the entire microfilm collection. The "New York Times"
Index has been moved into the workroom so it may be used
near the microfilm and the microfilm reader-printers. In
addition, there is a record player and a tape recorder in
the workroom for personal or group use. The workroom
may also be used by students who wish to discuss
material. Plans are underway now to move the periodicals
to one part of the library and arrange them in alphabetical
order for easier use. Since this will necessitate moving
almost every book in the library, this will take some time
and will cause ail library users some inconvenience when
the rearrangement actually begins. The need for a more
systematic arrangement has becorne apparent after
seeing much student frustration in this area.
What can you do to help cut down on noise in the library?
Ipiease remember that the library is not the Pl^^e for
social conversations. The library staff recognizes the fact
that friends are great and love is here to stay but the
ilibrary is neither the place for gathering
poses nor for courting. Please keep in mind the fact that
many of our students are living at home and may not have
a quiet place to study. Many of our students have only a
limited amount of time to study because they Ja;;®
after class. We must be considerate of these students and
remember that the library is for the use of eye»'yo"®*
library staff would appreciate the cooperation of all th^
students at Southeastern in helping to solve
If you are being disturbed by excessive talking, report this
to someone at the desk or in th® office. Now that the
secretary's office has been moved father from the
reading room, it is harder for library staff to ^
trouble areas. Above all, be aware of the fact that you may
disturb someone else if you carry on
versations in the library. Do you really
of the Learning Resources Center to be Head Babysitte
Chemistry
An Environmental
Chemistry Seminar Course
will be offered by the
Science Department of
Southeastern Community
College during the Spring
Quarter.The course, known
as Chemistry 100, will
carry one quarter hour of
credit. No previous in
struction in chemistry or
any science is necessary.
The course will be of a
lecture-discussion type,
with various specialists
conducting the seminars.
Topics to be discussed are
as follows: The Structure
of the Atom, Research in
Universities and Industry,
Drugs and Clinical
Chemistry, Pesticides and
Agricultural Chemistry,
Textile and Paper
Chemistry, Food Ad
ditives, Air and Water
Pollution, Household
Chemical Products and
Radiochemistry. This is an
excellent opportunity to
learn about the world in
which you live. The way
mankind has affected his
world by the abuse of its
resources, the proper use
of the world's resources
and in general what has
been done and is being
done to destroy as well as
preserve our world will be
an integral part of the
course.
Morals—One-fourth of
young adults agree that
premarital sexual
relations are all right when
the couple is in love, a
substantial increase over
times past. One-third
approve of birth control
pills for unmarried girls,
according to a "Seven
teen" survey.
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