So I made my way to downtown UTSA and did end up going during the night. I was lucky that my husband dropped me off while he went to go run some errands. Now to find the library, was pretty tough but thank the lord I was able to run into the campus police and he guided me to where I would find the library. I walked for about five minutes and then noticed the library right in front of me.
As soon as I walked in, the library was so quiet that you can hear a pin drop. As I was browsing around, I came into contact with the KIC machine. I had no idea what it was but I did notice a young lady using it so I asked if she could explain to me what this machine was. She said, “Well you can get a book, make copies of it, save it under a pdf or jpeg file and then make as many copies as you want.” I was still confused by it but I thanked her for explaining it to me and continued to look at it a bit more. Then that is when I decided to go ask the gentlemen at the help desk. He told me the exact same thing so I guess it is what it is. It makes copies, makes it a file and then as many copies, as you want. What confused me about this machine, was doesn’t it violate copyright issues if you make copies of a book into a file and then go and make more copies. I may be overthinking it but I just find it really strange. I found it neat how they also have a scanner for anyone who wants to scan pictures of any kind. The only downfall to it is there is only one for the entire library. Right next to the student computers, there is a small group of about four computers, which are for guests. I asked the gentlemen if those could be used by anyone and he said yes. All I would need to do is let him know and he will sign my on using his password. I think that’s pretty neat to have something like that.
I asked where the books would be located and they told me it would be on the second floor. So there I went up the stairs and looked around. What I found really neat is as soon as I walked up; I came upon a phone that stated, “Call For Assistance.” So basically, if you can’t locate a book that you are looking for, then you call for assistance and they will help you. I have never seen that before. I may be too excited about it but it’s the first time seeing something like this so it just fascinates me. I came upon a distance-learning classroom so and many group study rooms on the second floor. I must admit though, the upstairs is pretty intimidating. I got lost and really thought I know where I was going. Well I got lost about three times, too funny!
I honestly wish I could have learned more about the library but the librarians that I saw behind the desk were with someone from the time I entered until the time I left. I am hoping maybe to go beck because from what I hear they have new modeling going on and give tours on Tuesdays so we can get to know the library and what’s available to all to use and learn. I learned that the library is so much better than the one in my hometown. They have so much to offer and honestly students don’t have an excuse when it comes to computers not being available to them. They are for everyone and anyone to use. Would 110% recommend this and really hope to be returning.
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