I would like to suggest to the VCU Library that you should get more computers for students and guests on all four floors [of Cabell]. [Several] web sites supply computers, for free. There aren't enough computers to go around. Sincerely yours, a guest.
From: Friend of the Library
Donna E. Coghill, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, responds...
The availability of computers, particularly in Cabell Library, is a valid point, and one that was recently addressed on this suggestion blog. You should review the response written by John Duke, Senior Associate University Librarian. Please read this post for the most recent information on computers at VCU Libraries. Thank you for letting us know of your concern.
The main reason there aren't enough computers to go around seems to me that a lot of people are using the computers for non-essential tasks (facebook browsing, games, etc). If we could have someone go around an talk to those people once in a while, that might help out. Some people will do anything they like as long as nobody confronts them.
Perhaps implement a user policy that limits recreational use to 15 minutes and gives priority to students on short deadlines.