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Would it be possible to put a sign in the center (sprial) stairwell by the Ammons room and the Art room asking students to not use their phones/talk there? I think a lot of students go to these landings assuming that they are getting away from quiet study spaces, like gov docs or the history room, when really, they’re shouting right into another study lounge. Thank you!

Thank you for your concern. In an effort to keep cell phone conversations out of study areas, we have directed students to go to stairwell lobbies, so in this case, the students are doing what we’ve asked them to do. On the other hand, loud conversations are not appropriate anywhere in the library. We will consider signage that asks people to keep their conversations quiet in an effort to balance all interests.