Save our library! That's the message from students at a college campus in Clinton County.
Lock Haven University students are concerned about losing books and space at their library.
A couple dozen students sat outside the president's office Friday wearing pins saying, "Save Our Library." They hope to get the attention of university officials proposing to remove thousands of books from the library.
"The idea of getting rid of any book just puts horror into the heart of an English major," said junior Kelly Monks. She joined in the sit-in, proud that her fellow students are concerned for the future of the library. "This is very near and dear to all of us. We feel if we don't stand up for this something else might be taken away, and something else and something else."
Lock Haven University said it needs more space because it will be tearing down an annex building which is out of date. The university will also be remodeling another building on campus and say it needs the space in the library for offices.
"A task force is being created to determine what the best use of spaces is on campus, including library," said Dr. Tara Fulton of Lock Haven University.
Library officials said books are usually removed over time but the university has been lax in recent years and the library could afford to remove some outdated books.
"We won't be losing anything in the collection that we think really belongs in the Lock Haven collection now," Fulton added.
Students, however, want to be kept informed as decisions affecting their future and the future of the university are made.
"We want to know what books will be removed, what books have been removed, when will it happen," said senior Chris Brittain.
Lock Haven University students are concerned about losing books and space at their library.
A couple dozen students sat outside the president's office Friday wearing pins saying, "Save Our Library." They hope to get the attention of university officials proposing to remove thousands of books from the library.
"The idea of getting rid of any book just puts horror into the heart of an English major," said junior Kelly Monks. She joined in the sit-in, proud that her fellow students are concerned for the future of the library. "This is very near and dear to all of us. We feel if we don't stand up for this something else might be taken away, and something else and something else."
Lock Haven University said it needs more space because it will be tearing down an annex building which is out of date. The university will also be remodeling another building on campus and say it needs the space in the library for offices.
"A task force is being created to determine what the best use of spaces is on campus, including library," said Dr. Tara Fulton of Lock Haven University.
Library officials said books are usually removed over time but the university has been lax in recent years and the library could afford to remove some outdated books.
"We won't be losing anything in the collection that we think really belongs in the Lock Haven collection now," Fulton added.
Students, however, want to be kept informed as decisions affecting their future and the future of the university are made.
"We want to know what books will be removed, what books have been removed, when will it happen," said senior Chris Brittain.
