James Branch Cabell Library on March 18 began extended operations, opening earlier on Sundays (10 a.m. compared to 11 a.m.) and closing later on Fridays and Saturdays, at 10 p.m. rather than 6 p.m.
Students apparently welcome the change. Data from the first week of extended services shows library use that compares favorably to library use during the beginning and end of previous extended hours during exams.
• 2010 people were in the building during the 2 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. period during the first week.
• During a census taken Monday, March 26 at 3:45 a.m., 105 people were studying in the building, about half in the second floor Cabell Learning Commons.
• The census on Monday showed that 10 out of 14 study rooms on the second floor were in use at 3:45 a.m.
Weekend use is also up by more than 1,000 patrons.
• 472 patrons used the library during the new 6 to 10 p.m. Friday night hours. Previously, Cabell closed at 6 p.m.
• 588 patrons used the library during the new 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday night hours. Previously, Cabell closed at 6 p.m.
Students apparently welcome the change. Data from the first week of extended services shows library use that compares favorably to library use during the beginning and end of previous extended hours during exams.
• 2010 people were in the building during the 2 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. period during the first week.
• During a census taken Monday, March 26 at 3:45 a.m., 105 people were studying in the building, about half in the second floor Cabell Learning Commons.
• The census on Monday showed that 10 out of 14 study rooms on the second floor were in use at 3:45 a.m.
Weekend use is also up by more than 1,000 patrons.
• 472 patrons used the library during the new 6 to 10 p.m. Friday night hours. Previously, Cabell closed at 6 p.m.
• 588 patrons used the library during the new 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday night hours. Previously, Cabell closed at 6 p.m.