Strauss Library Wishes!

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Strauss Library Wishes was open from October 7th to October 25th, 2024.

Below are wishes that faculty, staff, and students at Anschutz Campus have submitted to the library in previous years.

We have included wishes that were granted and wishes that were not granted.

Thank you for helping make the library everything you want it to be!

Facility
Wish

I love using the whiteboards at the library! I wish we could get rid of the wooden ledges on some of the older whiteboards. Not only do they get in the way as I study, but it limits finding a whiteboard that doesn't have that annoying ledge.
I really like the study zone, but the glass that covers the whiteboards makes it heard to see and read my work due to the lighting and shadow it creates.

Wish Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the whiteboards. We will consider your comments as we replace worn out and broken whiteboards. Fortunately, we have a variety of options, and you are welcome to move boards around the library as needed. 

Service Desk
Wish

An electronic way to check out books after hours.

Wish Response

Thank you for sharing your suggestion regarding after-hours checkout. The library has thoroughly explored the feasibility of implementing a self-checkout system for use after hours. Unfortunately, it's not a cost-effective solution for us at this time.

However, we do offer a convenient alternative. Through our AskUs service, you can request items for after-hours pickup. Once requested, the library will check out the item for you and place it in one of our storage lockers. We’ll then email you the locker number and combination, so you can pick it up any time. Please note that requests need to be submitted by 5 PM to ensure same-day locker pickup.

You can request items for locker pickup through this link to AskUs.

Thank you again for your inquiry.
 

Relaxation
Wish

therapy dogs/animals once a week (or once a month pleaseeee!)

Wish Response

We have enjoyed therapy dog visits in the past. For many of us, dogs can provide comfort and joy during stressful times. We will be looking into how we can bring back our furry friends. Thank you for submitting your wish.

Facility
Wish

Please new expo markers!

Wish Response

We're always happy to see how popular our white board markers have become. We understand how important these markers are to you. That's why we work hard to keep up with the demand. We'll do our best to make sure you always have the markers you need when you need them while staying within our budget. Thank you for your wish.

Collection Requests
Wish

Complete anatomy subscriptions

Wish Response

Thank you for submitting a library wish for Complete Anatomy. We have been in contact with the vendor for more information and pricing options for the campus.

Facility
Wish

More whiteboard markers of different sizes! Also free coffee sometimes!

Wish Response

We love making your experience in the library productive! We know the white boards are popular, and we will try out some different size markers. Thank you for the wish.

 

Sadly, the library is unable to fund free coffee because of food safety and fiscal restrictions. 

Facility
Wish

Shredder

Wish Response

We are happy to grant this wish! We have ordered a sensitive documents box to be placed by the printers on the first floor. Thank you for the suggestion.

 

Budget
Wish

It would be awesome to provide free snacks or food for students so they can continue to study or work without having to leave.

Wish Response

As much as we would like to provide free food for our patrons, the library is unable to fund and manage this service due to fiscal and food safety restrictions. We do, however, provide access to vending machines as well as several areas with equipment that allows you to store and prepare meals and snacks in the library. Check out our refrigerators and microwaves on each floor.

Collection Requests
Wish

UWorld question bank access for all CUSOM students

Wish Response

Thank you for submitting a library wish request for UWorld. We will get more information about UWorld and look into subscription options if our collection budget allows.

Please visit us again for Library Wishes Campaign updates.