JEFF MITCHELL
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It’s that time of the year again. With exams around the corner, Osgoode students take a seat in the Library to study. As upper years will recall, the “exam period restricted access policy” is just around the corner. During this time the Osgoode Library has extended hours and is a study space designated for Osgoode students and members of the community who wish to use legal resources at York. The policy this year will take effect before the end of the month with two amendments.
1. The Osgoode Library will have a select number of seats and computer terminals available for general use. This area (location TBD) will be regulated by the Library staff to ensure that the library remains an optimal study area.
2. Wristbands are no more. Students will be issued stickers to their York U ID card. This will be shown upon each entry to the library over the entire length of restricted access. Students will receive their sticker from Library staff. In order to be effective, this system requires students to bring their ID with them, and take it with them as they leave the library (even to get another late night coffee). Please remember to have your card with you in order to have quick access to the Library.
Student Caucus has worked hard with the Dean and the Chief Law Librarian to improve the exam period library policy. We look forward to hearing how this policy works for students. In January, Student Caucus will be asking for feedback on the exam period policy and your thoughts on how the Library could be improved.
Last but not least, Dean Sossin has agreed to make the ADR breakout room available for group study. The administration is currently working on integrating existing bookings with the Library’s current group study room booking system. With news this big, you can expect an announcement from Student Caucus as soon as the rooms become available.
Good luck on finals!
Jeff Mitchell is the 2L Student Caucus Representative.