MCHSL Work Study Student Weekly Update

Mysteries of the Health Sciences Library

Every now and then you will have students coming up to you asking you for seemingly random items that they would like to check out. So we have compiled a list below of the most common "random" requested items and if we do have them available for check out.

Calculators

YES! We do have basic calculators that are available for checkout. They are located in the bottom drawer closest to the library work room in a black box. When checking these out please fill out the form that is also in that drawer, and inform the person checking the calculator our that it will be due 15 minutes before the library closes the same day.

Scissors

YES! We do have scissors, they don't actually check out but students can borrow them as long as they promise to bring them back.

Paper Cutter

YES! We have a paper cutter located in room 307 (Poster & Practice Room). It does not check out, and we ask that it does not leave that room. If students ask if there is another paper cutter they can use please tell them no. They are under no circumstances to use the paper cutter that we keep in the library work room.

Binding Machine

NO! I have no idea where this rumor started, but we do not have a binding machine anywhere in the library.

Journals

NO! Journals never check out (even if there is a barcode). However clients are more than welcome to make copies of journal articles and take the copies with them.

Headphones

YES & NO! We have one pair of over the head headphones that can check out, or the students can choose to take a pair of earbuds. If the student checks out the over the head headphones please fill out the form in the drawer where the headphones are kept and let the student know that the headphones are due back 15 minutes before the library closes. If the student takes a pair of earbuds, inform the student that they can keep the earbuds, however they will only ever receive one pair.

MAC Chargers

YES! We have two MAC chargers that are kept in the cabinet in the library work room. The chargers are kept in white bags and the adapters are kept in smaller clear bags on top. When checking out these items be sure that you check out both the charger and the adapter if needed. Also let the student know that they will be due back 15 minutes before the library closes.

Art supplies

KINDA! We do have various art supplies that we make available to the students, and they are kept in room 307. There are times, however, when the students will ask you for a supply that has run out. You are more than welcome to check the cabinets in the library work room (they are all labeled) for the requested supply. If you can not find the supply that they have asked for ask Kaitlyn or Noreen. If Kaitlyn and Noreen are both out of the office please leave a note on Kaitlyn's desk describing the supply that is needed.

Phone Chargers

NOPE! While we do not have phone chargers that check out, we do have the stationary charging station on the third floor of the library that clients are more than welcome to use. We do like to remind them though that we are no liable for any items that are lost, stolen, or broken.

Paper

YES & NO! If a client asks for a piece or two of paper that is absolutely okay to give to them. On the other hand, if a client asks for paper for the copiers downstairs, for their own department or office politely tell them no.

School supplies (folders, notebooks, etc.)

NO! We do not provide the students with school supplies. If a student requests a notebook or folder or something of that nature please let them know that the library does not provide these.