Signage - University of Alberta, Edmonton

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There are actually three signs, this is the best photo. It is for the quiet floor, there are additional signs for the silent floor and the common floor.

The Quiet Floor

"You are entering a
Quiet Floor
This floor is designated as quiet study space. Please respect the need for a quiet work space.
Quiet conversations can be expected"

The Silent Floor

"You are entering a
Silent Floor
This floor is designated as silent individual study space. Please respect the need for a silent work space.
No talking please"

The Common Floor

"You are entering a
Common Floor
This floor is designated as for group study and works space.
Conversational noise can be expected"

Signage - University of Calgary

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And here is another useful sign found in the bathroom. This time it provides contact numbers for places to get help with:

Safety on Campus
Distress Center/Drug Center
Sexual Violence
Physical Violence
Pregnancy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexual Harassment
Status of Women
Staff Assistance Program

I thought this was a very useful sign to have out. -- Jenny

Signage - University of Calgary

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This is a nifty sign, positive in that it tells students they can eat food here. And useful in reminding them to be responsible and clean things up.

University of Alberta - Edmonton

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I got to visit 4 different libraries on this campus it was fascinating. They are doing a bit (understatement) of construction in the Cameron Science library. The big pad of paper is by the reference desk and it asks the question: What should the sign over this desk say? Students and other patrons are then able make suggestions on the paper. I believe they have used this method to solicit all kinds of input from their patrons. - Jenny

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University of Calgary - Alberta

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The information commons area included desks with power strips and no computer so that people with laptops could just plug in. The reference desk also had instructions to help students access the wireless network.

This is a very large campus. On the road trip through Canada to Alaska I brought my husband Nick. For this campus I'm really glad I had him along. Someone here at the University of Calgary Library had input the coordinates for the library into Google Earth. Nick used his handy GPS gadget to get us right to the door. I really think more libraries may want to do this!

-- Jenny

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