The administration just confirmed they are keeping the Physics Library open. I spent so many long nights studying in those stacks that knowing other students can continue to do the same makes all this effort worth it. We need to stay vigilant to ensure they actually maintain these services, but …
June 10, 2016
Final supporters
The Physics library is an important part of the academic fabric at UD. It serves a wide range of students in a critical location on the North Green. Not limited to use by physics graduate and undergraduate students, or the substantial research programs in physics, materials science, and astronomy / astrophysics, rather, the Physics Library also meets current needs of thousands of students who use Sharp Laboratory, The North Green, and take courses in Sharp Laboratory. Sharp Laboratory (where tuition revenue equal to 4% of the total UD budget is generated) has one student printer station, one open computer station area, one resource desk for course materials, and one study room, all contained in the Physics Library.
It is very concerning that in a time when students pay a hefty sum on par with an average household income to attend UD, university administration has a limited concept of what constitutes important academic resources. The decision to close the Physics Library based on a retirement in Chemistry is disconnected from the UD academic community and reflects a perspective less interested in offering critical services efficiently, and more interested in offering no service.
Updates
March 23, 2016
I have spent the last few days in Sharp Lab watching students scramble for space because they have nowhere else to go. The administration remains silent on our concerns but I am currently drafting a formal letter to the Dean to force a real conversation about these cuts.
March 23, 2016
Seeing this level of support reminds me why I spent so many long nights studying in Sharp Lab during my own degree. It is clear that I am not the only one who refuses to let this essential space disappear into an administrative decision.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2016
44 Comments
One of my best RAs & students at my time at UD not only uses this location as a study spot but also as a work opportunity to help allow him to continue his education at UD. Please don't sacrifice valuable academic and work spaces for those committed to their success at UD and future beyond.
I used the Physics library almost every day I was on campus. It's a great environment to study for tough science classes, which can be difficult to find on campus beyond the often crowded Morris library. It would be very disappointing to see this place go.
The UD Physics library is the only reason I have my Engineering Degree today. Ridding the University of something as valuable as this would be a huge disservice to those who rely upon it as an academic staple. If this is truly for cost cutting measures, try looking at the University president's salary instead...
This place has been amazing, personal environment for studying and working with fellow students. The staff was phenomenal and extremely helpful. Also when issues with Trabant resources occurred, being able to run to Sharp was vital for helping myself and countless others. I would be extremely disappointed and frustrated if UD were to remove this place!
The physics library is a sacred place at UD. Much like the chemistry library in Brown, the physics library is one of few places on the green at UD that facilitates an interdiciplinary and scientific environment in which students from educational backgrounds across STEM (and more!) can collaborate.
Don't let the University take away the second best place to take a quiet dump on campus.
The best library on campus! Get rid of chem if you have to get rid of one. And this is really saying something because I hate physics.
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The administration just confirmed they are keeping the Physics Library open. I spent so many long nights studying in those stacks that knowing other students can continue to do the same makes all this effort worth it. We need to stay vigilant to ensure they actually maintain these services, but …
June 10, 2016
Final supporters
The Physics library is an important part of the academic fabric at UD. It serves a wide range of students in a critical location on the North Green. Not limited to use by physics graduate and undergraduate students, or the substantial research programs in physics, materials science, and astronomy / astrophysics, rather, the Physics Library also meets current needs of thousands of students who use Sharp Laboratory, The North Green, and take courses in Sharp Laboratory. Sharp Laboratory (where tuition revenue equal to 4% of the total UD budget is generated) has one student printer station, one open computer station area, one resource desk for course materials, and one study room, all contained in the Physics Library.
It is very concerning that in a time when students pay a hefty sum on par with an average household income to attend UD, university administration has a limited concept of what constitutes important academic resources. The decision to close the Physics Library based on a retirement in Chemistry is disconnected from the UD academic community and reflects a perspective less interested in offering critical services efficiently, and more interested in offering no service.
Updates
March 23, 2016
I have spent the last few days in Sharp Lab watching students scramble for space because they have nowhere else to go. The administration remains silent on our concerns but I am currently drafting a formal letter to the Dean to force a real conversation about these cuts.
March 23, 2016
Seeing this level of support reminds me why I spent so many long nights studying in Sharp Lab during my own degree. It is clear that I am not the only one who refuses to let this essential space disappear into an administrative decision.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2016
44 Comments
I used this Library all the time when I was a biology major at UD. Although the Hugh Morris Library is a fantastic resource for students, it is not the best environment to study in. The Sharp Lab Physics Library as well as the study space in Brown Lab were vital in my performance in my Undergraduate science classes.
One of my best RAs & students at my time at UD not only uses this location as a study spot but also as a work opportunity to help allow him to continue his education at UD. Please don't sacrifice valuable academic and work spaces for those committed to their success at UD and future beyond.
I used the Physics library almost every day I was on campus. It's a great environment to study for tough science classes, which can be difficult to find on campus beyond the often crowded Morris library. It would be very disappointing to see this place go.
The UD Physics library is the only reason I have my Engineering Degree today. Ridding the University of something as valuable as this would be a huge disservice to those who rely upon it as an academic staple. If this is truly for cost cutting measures, try looking at the University president's salary instead...
This place has been amazing, personal environment for studying and working with fellow students. The staff was phenomenal and extremely helpful. Also when issues with Trabant resources occurred, being able to run to Sharp was vital for helping myself and countless others. I would be extremely disappointed and frustrated if UD were to remove this place!
The physics library is a sacred place at UD. Much like the chemistry library in Brown, the physics library is one of few places on the green at UD that facilitates an interdiciplinary and scientific environment in which students from educational backgrounds across STEM (and more!) can collaborate.
Don't let the University take away the second best place to take a quiet dump on campus.
The best library on campus! Get rid of chem if you have to get rid of one. And this is really saying something because I hate physics.
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I used this Library all the time when I was a biology major at UD. Although the Hugh Morris Library is a fantastic resource for students, it is not the best environment to study in. The Sharp Lab Physics Library as well as the study space in Brown Lab were vital in my performance in my Undergraduate science classes.