[Publib] FW: Any good ideas to reduce noise?

[walt 24seven]

>To:  Publib at webjunction.org (PubLibListserv)

>Dear Folks:
>I perused the archives of Circplus looking for good ideas which have
>helped reduce noise in the library.  Noise from patrons, that is.  The
>completion of our annual library survey shows this to be the biggest
>problem/most complained about problem in our library.  Unfortunately,
>the list archives seemed to indicate that no one had come up with a
>positive or effective solution.  ("I've given up," for example, was a
>common response! :)
>
>Does anyone have an idea which is positive and which has been good for
>combatting the noise issue.  My anecdotal observation simply shows that
>many people are simply not considerate of others in today's library
>world...I don't know how to teach that to 500,000+ visitors a year.
>
>Thank you for sharing your ideas with me.
>
>
>Robb M. Waltner
>Head of Access Services
>University of North Florida
>Thomas G. Carpenter Library
>1 UNF Drive
>Jacksonville, FL.  32224
>Tel: (904) 620-1516
>Fax:  (904) 620-1513
>E-mail:  rwaltner at unf.edu

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