Thursday, March 21
How do we let users know that this is a collaborative (not really quiet) study space?
I'm looking for some creative ideas for signage to go around our area to let users know that this is not meant to be a quiet area. It would probably be a good idea to point out the quiet areas of the Library to give them options or to point out that there are laptops/iPads for loan that can be taken to a more quiet spot.
What do you think?
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Perhaps some sort of small signage at the service desk would work. I was originally thinking of a larger poster/sign for the wall but I think we already have plenty of signs hanging around.
ReplyDeleteThe sign could be 8 1/2 x 11 or smaller in an acrylic holder or table tent. Maybe it can say something a long the lines of "Do not hesitate to collaborate in groups, this is not a quiet area." It might be a good idea to indicate that it doesn't mean that people can just holler and be loud either. A picture of a laptop can be placed at the bottom with a notice to alert users that they can be taken anywhere in the library for quiet study.
What do you think about that?
I like the idea of table signage for group collaborative work. The suggestion to add something like "Want quiet? Borrow a laptop with your UD iCard." helps reinforce this positive message.
ReplyDeleteHow about "Quiet" with the red slash through it? Or "Shhhh" with the red slash.
ReplyDeleteWhile talking about signs I still thin "Room A" and "Room B" hanging signs would be helpful.
Perhaps something on the stairs side of the stairwell & atrium doors with Mike's quote would work also. That way, people coming down (the main ways, at least) would not have to visit our desk before seeing the sign? Adding pictures of groups at the GroupLink and open area tables might be good as well (going back to more "poster" sized).
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