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Use of facilities in Duhig Building

Hi library team, I would just like to express my frustration regarding the lockable desks in the Duhig Building. For the second time this semester, after picking up the key for the desk I've booked for, I've come to find someone already utilising the desk. Usually I have no problems quietly informing those utilising the desk to move on, but today involved a bit of confrontation, and it took some urging to get the person to vacate the desk. He eventually vacated, and I offered to show him how to book a desk on the internet, which he refused. I understand that it's complicated to regulate, but could the library emphasise to all students on how to appropriately use the Graduate Study Centre? Or send a staff member to comb the centre a couple of times a day to see who is using a desk without a key and then inform them of the requirements? Again, I understand that this is a complex issue. But as a postgraduate student, I shouldn't have to worry about potential confrontations with people who clearly cannot respect the Online Booking System tool. Thanks

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Thank you for your feedback about lockable desks in the Graduate Study Centre. It is unfortunate that you have had to confront someone about your booking. As with all Library facilities, these desks are in great demand. It is not possible to regulate usage beyond lending keys to the patron that has booked the desk. The Library does rely on the goodwill of all patrons to use Library facilities appropriately. We endeavour to provide information, that is prominent on the Library web site about booking spaces.

Glen Dalgleish