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Carla says
Hi there,
I’m just wondering about a piece of library etiquette. I’m currently studying on the fifth floor of the Killam library at Dalhousie – a quiet floor where it says there are no conversations allowed. To my dismay, there are two individuals engaging in discussion that has been going on for the last half hour. Rather than give up my table, is it allowable to ask them politely to stop? The sign says if there is any noise, to report it to the front desk, which I did, with no results. I know this sounds like I’m that bitchy person…but really, I just really need to understand this Greek concept. Thank you for your time!
– Carla
Dalhousie Libraries says
Hi Carla,
Thanks for contacting us about this. Unfortunately it is an ongoing problem. We’re in the process of setting up our “quiet patrols” and will soon have staff members regularly walking through the quiet study areas and making sure people aren’t being disruptive. You may certainly ask people politely to stop talking if you’re comfortable doing so! There are signs posted on the 4th and 5th floors clearly indicating that these areas are for quiet study only.
Hopefully we’ll be able to keep this issue under control…
Thanks again Carla!