Many students enjoy studying in the quiet of the basement of Tompkins-McCaw Library, but unfortunately many of the lights above the cubicles against the wall are out...some have been out for months, making certain cubicles a lot less desirable. Any chance on replacing the bulbs?

Jodi Koste, Head of Resources and Operations at Tompkins-McCaw Library replies...

Thank you for pointing out the problem with the lighting in the journal stacks at Tompkins-McCaw Library. We encourage you to report problems with our library buildings through the Library Service Blog or by stopping by one of our service desks. Your information helps us to maintain a good environment for research and study. Lights are replaced in the libraries on a regular basis by members of the Physical Plant Department. Library staff regularly report problems such as burned out lights. Unfortunately, many of our lighting fixtures are old and can not be made to work again simply by replacing a bulb. As funding allows, Physical Plant will replace the fixtures or renovate them to make them operational.