Full Suggestion:

Please FIX THE WI-FI in this library!!! We want to be able to study here.

Response:

As you may know, the library doesn't control the wireless network, of course – that is IT – but we work closely with IT to ensure it is working properly. Staff from IT have been in the library MANY times trying to improve the wireless coverage in the building.

We work regularly to try to adjust the Wi-Fi to get the best coverage possible. We have done entire “sweeps” of the building using a laptop with Wi-Fi speed tests. As a result of those tests, IT has made adjustments, and continues to make adjustments when students tell us a particular area in which they are getting a weak/no signal. In November, IT programmed and installed a new Access Point (AP) on the East side of the library near the two big TVs. Earlier this year, IT relocated and/or replaced other APs.

We currently have an open ticket with IT asking them to do check the Wi-Fi connectivity in the building to identify and improve Wi-Fi throughout the library building. Unfortunately, they have not responded (as of 12/6/22).

Bottom line, we are regularly working on this issue. We pride ourselves on providing a stress-free, hassle-free library environment for our students, and we know the Wi-Fi issues are not conducive to those goals.

Full Suggestion:

11/11 - Please purchase the book Blood Ball by William Landis
11/16 - Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
11/16 - I’m glad my mom died by Jenette McCurdy

Response:

Thanks for the suggestions!

I've passed the first two along to the Collections Management folks. The third one I’m glad my mom died by Jenette McCurdy is available as an audiobook.

Full Suggestion: I have really enjoyed Reese's book Club list - which some of the books are available at the duPont-Ball library.

If we could add more of her books to the library inventory that would be great. Thanks.

Response: I’ll send your suggestion to Collections Management personnel.

As you can see from our Collection Development Policy the goal of the library is to support the educational programs of the University. Public Libraries typically have robust popular reading selections to meet the needs of community members and would likely have almost all the titles from Reese’s Book Club. That said, we de collect some popular literature, including titles that are selected for Reese’s or Oprah’s Book Clubs. I believe we use a variety of best sellers lists to make guide those decisions.

Full Suggestion: Kristin Hannah book Firefly Lane

Would love to have this book option since you have her other books.

Response: Great suggestion! We will put in an order for that title.