SHERMEEN :D

on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:28 PM

I've got something to say. That's why I'm here right.

Dramarama @ Bedok Library

Background knowledge:

I ♥ My Library... NOT!

Practise these 10 manners when at the library:
1. Handle all library materials and facilities with care and respect.
2. Maintain a quiet environment at all times.
3. Show consideration to all those who are waiting.
4. Return borrowed library materials to the book bins.
5. Sleep at home, not at the library.
6. Supervise your children at all times.
7. Eat and drink at the cafe only.
8. Settle outstanding payments properly.
9. Give priority for seats to those using library materials.
10. Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.

Adapted from a poster on a wall from Bedok Library on Level 2.

Act 1 Scene 1:
At level 2, studying when the librarian came over.
"You're not supposed to be studying here. Can't you see that there's a sign saying that this is only for those reading newspapers?!"

So we moved. To level 3. Children's section.

Act 2 Scene 1:
At level 3, sitting on the floor studying. Not much people around to be seen.
L = Librarian, M = Me [aga aga the things we said]

L: You all are not supposed to study here too.
M: But this is the second time we're going to move!
L: You can go downstairs!
M: There wasn't space that's why we came up here.
L: I just came up, and there's space! All the people go for dinner already.
M: *ponders*
L: And I've received complaints that there isn't space for people to read. And you're not supposed to be studying in the library.
M: But there isn't a rule that says "NO STUDYING IN THE LIBRARY"
L: THERE IS! But just that you don't know! And we just close one eye. If you want to study, go home and study!
M: *roll eyes*

Act 2 Scene 2:
Goes back down to Level 2. No seats to be found. WTH.

-end-

Like come on lah, it's because we can't study at home, that's why we go to the library to study right?! And so far, I haven't seen any libraries that chase people around like that. Other than Bedok Library. Yes, I do admit that it was our wrong for sitting at the newspaper reading area to study. But we would only be sitting there cos there wasn't any more space around right?!
And what's with that sucked up attitude man. Oh well. I was really pissed just now. :/

But then, I found this too.

Why
can't I study or hold discussions in the library? Why is studying not allowed?
Why is there only limited time available to study?
The library is a
common user-space for learning and reading. With more than three million
visitors frequenting our public libraries monthly, it is our key priority to
ensure all library users are able to enjoy a pleasant reading environment, be it
for library research purposes or self-study.Students and members of public can
use the tables for self-study at all our public libraries. Within the Reference
Section of the larger regional libraries, some tables are set aside for
reference users who need to consult the library materials. The rest of the seats
are open for other users.We would however like to highlight that priority for
seats is still given to users who access, browse and use library resources. We
reserve the right to ask users who are not using library materials to give up
their seats to others who wish to do so. As there are limited seats during peak
hours, seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. We seek our
users' cooperation that the reservation of seats is not allowed.For self-study,
you may wish to use the Study Lounge at level 5 of the National Library
Building, or school libraries and study centres at Community Centres.

But in conclusion,
I'm so not going back to Bedok Library to study.
BLEH! GOODBYE!

Ps. I ♥ Khong Guan biscuits!
Sherlyn! One for you, one for me! :D

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