The Michigan Daily-Thursday, September 4, 1980-Page 7-8 MWAMI.- Libraries act as -04% f social, study hubs By BETH PERSI( It's the day before the cbmistry final and you're sweating ullets-and rightly so. You've floundced around all semester, partying to .he hilt. You haven't cracked a booksince the mid- term and now it's clearhat to pass the exam you've got to gettown to some in- tense cramming. But in -the dorm crazies make irritating noises 24 hbrs a day. Where can you go to escapet all? The Univer- sity has dozens of liraries, which can be used during suclmergencies. The Harlan Btcher Graduate Library (the "Gra" for short), when not frequented bypanicking students campus libraries. The Grad also con- tains an Asia Library and a Library Science Library. WHEN STUDENTS can't find a seat in the Grad, have to do re- serve reading, of just want a looser atmosphere, they may opt for the Un- dergraduate Library (UGLI). Since the Grad closes at midnight every night ex- cept Saturday, when it closes at six, many students migrate to the UGLI at the strike of twelve, since it is open most nights until two a.m. On Saturday nights, the UGLI's doors are locked at 10. The ' "UGLI," its' nickname describing the bare cement walls and Fall and winter term hours GraduateI Undergrad Libury: Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. to Friday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, I p.m. to midnight. uas Library: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. midnight; to 2 a.m.; reparing for ,pals, offers a comfor- table, relaxingand quiet atmosphere. THE DEC& in the Grad varies greatly, raging from the high- ceilinged refrence room on the second floor to Micelangelo-like murals on several wall. The third floor offers a reserve reeding room with comfor- table, moden chairs and decor, as well as 'a snak bar. On the more Pjirhitive--nd typical-side, graffiti- covered stdy carrels can be found on P the seconothrough sixth floors of the south builthg. The. oldr, more impressive side of the Gradntroduced by massive stairs beginninat the south edge of the Diag, contrast; with the newer sections, which inludes the study carrels and a rare boos room on the seventh floor. aThe rre books room is "a way of showin off some of our special treasurs," said librarian Karla Van-. dersypn. The exhibits, which are' replacd every two months, deal with topics uch as feminism, intellectual freedoi, and the fall of Rome. The card catalogue room on the secon floor contains a listing of every book:ontained in the Grad's stacks as well is book listings for many other strewn litter, is seen by many students as a social center. However, the four floors, each including study space, are often packed by fretting crammers in anticipation of exams. Reserve readings are required for many classes, and they often present a frustrating problem. Many students who wait until the last minute are often unable to obtain' the needed books, which can usually be checked out for only a few hours. THE AVAILABILITY of reserve readings "really depends on how many books the professor puts out, how many people have to do the reading, and how long they wait to do the reading," said Aileen Murray, a student assistant at the library. The UGLI and the Grad both have elaborate electronic detectors at their exits, which make it virtually im- possible to leave the buildings with library materials that have not been checked out. Librarians report nabbing "a couple of people a day" trying to escape with unchecked library materials. If a book is returned to most campus libraries by the third day it's overdue, no fine will be assessed. But the fourth dxy brings a fine of $1 per book, with an additional 25 cents fine for each day thereafter. ONE LIBRARIAN said a grace period of a month is usually allowed before a hold credit is placed on a student; which makes virtually any of- ficial University transaction im- possible. UGLI records list an average of 3,000 hold credits at any given time, with almost 2,000 books being turned in late each term. Professors, unlike students, are not charged overdue fines until the book is eight weeks late, at which time they are assessed $1.25 per book. There are many libraries besides the UGLI and the Grad which are available to undergraduate students. The majestic Law Library is located in the Ivy League-style law quad. Long tables and walls adorned with intricately car- ved wookwork create an atmosphere unlike that of any other campus library. SEVERAL MEDICAL libraries provide modern comfort, among them the Dentisty Library, the Medical Cen- ter Library, and the Public Health Library. Many students prefer to find an empty classroom in the Public Health Building across from the Markley residence hall during finals, while others prefer the comforts of the reading room of the Modern Languages Building. Many libraries serve a dual pur- pose-as research tools and as displays of special works or collectons. The Clements Library, decorated in a plush, antiquated style, offers rare books dealing with America's history from the late 15th Century through the Civil War. The special library attracts mainly graduate students from all over the country. The Museums Library contains exhibits on different living creatures, the Fine Arts Library a special collec- tion on Asian Art, and the Music Library a collection of American Popular Music. Other campus libraries include Ar- chitecture Library, the Bureau of Government Library, the Chemistry- Pharmacy Library, the North Engineering Library, a Mathematics Library, Michigan Historical Collec- tions, a Natural Science-Natural Resources Library, a Physics- Astronomy Library, and a Social Work Library. Run out of places to study? Try your dorm library. UNIVERSITY CELLAR S MEDICAL, DENTAL & L AW T E XTS.... E EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE... AND A COMPLETE SELECTION OF THE MOST UP-TO-DATE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES .. 501o OFF LIST PRICE ON NEW BOOKS 25-35O1o OFF LIST PRICE ONJSED LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR =OF THE MICHIGAN UNION BLDG. OPEN MONDAY- THURSDAY 9-9 FRIDAY 9-5:30 SATURDAY 0-5 S U NOAY 12-5 t r. 460 9i . . AATA management union renew nego By ELAINE RIDEOUT as days After a week of inaction, AATA joint un management officials renewed and uni: negotiations with representatives of the tackling Transportation Employees Union "We're (TEU) yesterday, but both sides agreed issues tl only' that the talks did little to resolve he said the week-long strike. resolve, AATA employees walked off the job back int by a vote of 150-3 at midnight last Mon- BUT dayafter AATA management did not stiategy recommend extension of the contract at the s< that expired June 30, and the union guarant refused to ratify the management's contrac final proposal. Shell AATA UPPED its six per cent wage TEU, increase offer to 9.2 percent prior to the mat ,l contract expiration date. In its final of- fer last week, the union brought dow' its wage request to 33 per cent frr per cent originally requested.:I The two parties met both and together with a state of four hours yesterday but AATA director Richard new proposals were sut h side. According to management has of discussing non e c Y r.: a off with pay, the structure of nion-management committee, forms for bus operators bef, the issue of wage incre' trying to focus on fiftee hat tie in directly wit . "The more of tl the more fundi" ;o wages." THE union ;y as "dodgi- ame time teed e t. ey . '.T :. ... '" r_ . . r ., Cr A-,A L - ' o rs;L ~ I t .L* .t _. .. ± ! A M -R ra lro so - 0 r:~JL 4-;-J-r L -up-.-d . 1 I