[Sca-librarians] A question as regards libraries in general

[Scott Briggs]

Hello all,

         I have a silly question for you folks who work in libraries or 
spend a lot of time in them, both academic and public. Is it really 
becoming more prevalent to find Food & Drink stations (cafe's, coffee 
carts, etc.) in the actual structure of the library? In my situation my 
department is in the process of moving into an area about 1/3 the size of 
our current space, which I may add is not quite big enough to support our 
collection and our work space, in order for a "cyber cafe" and lounge area 
for the students. In this new usage there are plans to put in ovens so they 
can serve pizza, and other foods as well as soda & coffee. Am I going 
insane or stupid or something? I thought a library was about knowledge and 
information not food.


Sorry I had to vent/ ask if anyone else has had similar situations. Thanks 
for listening. I would appreciate any feedback.

Cormac


Scott Briggs
University Library
Reserves Unit
15 Lippitt Rd.
Kingston, RI 02881
Scottb at uri.edu