Dear Editor,
Everybody knows that Bilkent has a great library with all kinds of books, a wireless
Internet connection and study areas. However, whenever
I go to the library to study on my own (the reason being to find a quiet place to study),
I am distracted by people talking, the occasional chatter of the library staff and even
the computer noises like mouse clicks.
When this happens, I find it difficult to concentrate and study and so ask people to keep
quiet around me. However, when they are warned they just seem to get annoyed and nothing
changes. But where are the rights for the people who just want a silent place in the
library for individual study? My suggestion is that there should be some floors or areas
in which students are allowed to talk and study as groups. On the other hand, there should
be some specific areas or floors for people who want to study on their own and not find
themselves distracted by other people, i.e., silent study areas where no talking is
allowed.
I am sure that many students would be pleased with separate areas because I see that there
are always groups of students and individuals studying. Such an arrangement wouldn't hurt
anybody and may actually make studying more efficient and successful by defining space for
individuals to study without being disturbed as well as space for groups to study without
worrying about disturbing others.
Thank you,
Ahmet Karaošlan
(IE/IV)
Response to the Letter:
Dear Ahmet Karaošlan,
I'm sorry to hear that you find that the library is not always quiet enough for the
concentrated studying conditions you require. However, I'm glad that you called this
problem to our attention. I appreciate your desire to offer suggestions and ask for
improvements. Library environments are changing with the advent of technology and more
assignments for group study work. We want to offer the best possible study conditions for
all students based on their particular needs. Be assured that we will seriously review
your comments and suggestions and provide you with a response as to how we may be able to
accommodate your desire for specific quiet areas for working in the library.
Barbara von Wahlde
Interim Library Director
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