We love hearing your ideas, suggestions, and the occasional inspired rant about how the library should work. Many of your suggestions turn into real improvements. But some… well… here are a few things you asked for that we didn’t do – and why.
“Make the lights stop turning off when no one is moving in the library.”
You said: The motion-sensor lights are annoying, they switch off when you’re studying quietly and not moving enough.
We didn’t because:
Our lighting is controlled by built-in motion sensors, and unfortunately, we can’t change how sensitive they are. They’re part of the building’s energy-saving system, and adjusting them isn’t something we can do at a local level.
We know it can be frustrating (especially during intense, statue-like concentration), but for now the sensors will continue doing what they do: saving energy… and occasionally plunging you into darkness.
“Keep the library open 24/7.”
You said: Midnight inspiration is real – so why not keep the doors open all the time?
We didn’t because:
We looked closely at occupancy data, and the late-night usage is… let’s say “sleepy.” Not enough students are here at 3 a.m. to justify the extra staff, security, heating, lighting, and resources that a 24/7 schedule would require.
The result? A lot of extra cost for very little actual use. So for now, we’re sticking with the hours when most of you are here and making the most of the space.
“Regulate the temperature in the study rooms.”
You said: Some rooms are meat lockers; others are saunas. Fix it!
We didn’t because:
Temperature control for the whole building is managed centrally, and we can’t adjust individual study rooms (trust us, we’ve tried).
In the meantime, we have blankets you can borrow — or you can do the student classic and dress in flexible layers. Not glamorous, but effective.
“Stop using AI.”
You said: Stop using AI.
We didn’t because:
AI helps us work more smoothly behind the scenes. It takes care of some of the routine tasks, which means our staff have more time to focus on the helpful, human side of the library – the part that matters most to you.
We’ll always choose tech that helps us serve you better. AI is currently one of those tools.
If you have more ideas, keep them coming – even if they end up in the next edition of You Said, We Didn’t.