Finally rules for the library

I have not had much travel into or through the library at UW Sheboygan this semester until just recently. I can not tell you how very happy I was to see that students are expected to be quiet in the library. I have been waiting for library rules for years.
I do not know if any of you will remember the old library which was located where the UW Extension is now located. I used to try to use the library to study for tests between classes, but it was useless. There were always people talking nearby, breaking my concentration. The library had even sent around surveys one year asking about the noise level and policies of the library, but there was never any change. I was sure hoping for change when the new library was opened. When it did I had mixed feelings.
I was happy to see all the study rooms the new library had. These were great and at first hardly anyone ever used them. They were quiet and they faced out over the lawn. They were a great place to study for a test or do group work. Now they are usually much more occupied and sometimes unavailable, but still a great choice. The computer lab was a disappointment, I figured being in the library there would have been more regulation. And even though there was a sign posted that it was a quiet work area it was highly disregarded. Sometimes it seemed like it was the new hangout place instead of a quiet work area.
All in all I hope that the new library rules stay. Not to say that I do not feel bad for any students who have group work to do and need technology, because I do, especially if the cyber cafe is still dominated by the yelling video game players it used to be. At least the library should now be a better place for individualized work.