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

[Johnna Holloway]

Blame it on Borders--

Johnnae

Scott Briggs wrote:

> 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