the HEAT man, the HEAT!

As you know, its been unseasonably warm outside, which doesn't really help the temperatures inside. Some time during the Fall, college facilities turns on the heat for the ENTIRE campus, and doesn't turn it off till some time in the Spring. This means if we get 50-plus degree days outside, the Library gets warm, and progressively warmer as you go upstairs.

The rest of this week is supposed to stay around 50 for highs, so the Library will remain warm, till maybe next week when we might again see 20-40 degree days.

Only suggestion... dress in layers!

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Brand new term

Hope everyone had a restful time off. Of course the "Franklin Experiment" is in a few days, that should be fun. The Library staff returned January 3rd to get everything ready for the new term. ASK ANDY on IM is back in business. As always, if you have questions about anything, feel free to ASK. If you'd like to spout off anonymously, TELL US! is also available.



In case you missed it, 24 Hour pics from last term.