Suggestion:

I would happily spend all of my money at a coffee/tea/pastry place if there was one at the library. I would love to see something at the Library similar to The Bakers Dozen in the Student Union.

Response:

We would happily love for you to spend your money here for Coffee/Tea/Pastry if we could only convince the powers that be to let us build an area to accommodate these needs. We have been trying to do this for years. We know the need and we are working very hard to make this happen. In the meantime, we do serve coffee and snacks during finals week. We serve coffee and snack twice a night during this time period.

Thank you for taking time to let us know your thoughts and we get these comments often. Hopefully soon we will be able to have these services available.

Mickey Dudley Russell
Library Administration
940 898 3746

Suggestion:

I would LOVE to see some Max Lucado books!


Response:

Thank you for your suggestion to purchase more Max Lucado books for the Library. Usually these titles are given to us by the publisher so we will add them as we receive them.

I appreciate your interest in the Library Collections.
Sincerely,

Kris Reed
Assistant Dean of Libraries
Texas Woman’s University
Blagg-Huey Library
PO Box 425528
Denton, TX 76204-5528

Suggestion:

please stay open 24/7 :(


Response:

We are in discussions concerning your suggestion. There are many students that are requesting 24/7 hours for the Library. Please know we do stay open until 2 AM during finals. We also serve coffee and snacks during this time. Unfortunately at this time we do not have the staff or the budget to keep our building open 24/7. We sincerely hope in the near future we will be able to accommodate the hours needed.

Mickey Dudley Russell
Library Administration

Suggestion:

I think the library should have a lounge where students can warm-up their lunches and drinks. It would be nice to have a lounge with a microwave and a coffee maker to brew our our coffee and teas we bring from home since I hear the library cannot afford a kiosk like some of the other buildings. If the third floor can have a lounge for the staff, why can't the library have one for the students? Also, perhaps the circulation desk can keep a refrigerator of Starbucks coffee and other drinks behind their desk, so students can purchase them. And I know the library must keep a certain temperature because of the computers and equipment, but I still believe the library is too cold. When I come to the library to study and work, I come for long periods of time, and I am already overloaded with books, supplies, and other things I have to bring with me. Now, I have to bring sweaters and throw blankets to keep warm because everything freezes to the bone, and I end up with a runny nose. My friends agree. It is sad that after spending fifteen minutes, we try to find a desk or table that sits under a sunlit window for warmth. The library used to be a favorite place of mine, but it is falling out of my grace when I think of how much I need to prepare for an indoor winter climate when I plan to work at the library.

Response:

Thank you for taking the time to make your suggestions.

The Dean of Libraries is exploring along with University Administration, the options of having a coffee lounge that would serve different types of drinks, hot and cold. This area would also have food available.

The temperature problem (freezing cold) is being addressed as I write. As soon as your suggestion came to me I notified Facilities Management. If this problem persists, please let me know as soon as possible. We do not want you to be uncomfortable and miserable while trying to study.

Thank you again for your suggestions.

Mickey Dudley Russell
Library Administration
940 898 3716