On Wednesday last week, Library and Learning Services made the decision to stop services at Lincoln University and will move back to Madras Street permanently on July 4th. That will end 12 weeks of providing academic support and Library services to our Nursing and Commerce students based there.
Twelve weeks ago, Learning Services staff were sandwiched between the two sliding doors in the foyer of Lincoln’s library. We didn’t mind as we were very visible and April was a sunny, warm month. We had a great view and a couple of comfy sofas to relax on. However, they proved not to be so suitable for holding appointments. And once the weather became cold and rainy, we had to carefully manoeuvre our way around the myriad pairs of gumboots!
That is one of several memorable sights; the many pairs of mud-splattered gumboots lined up at the library door, waiting patiently for their owners to return from within. The other striking memory is of the beer garden where, on those fine days, students could be found drawing sustenance between their lectures.
When winter arrived we moved our desks, our handouts and ourselves into the library proper. It was a busy time for the learning advisors as the first batch of assignments neared their due date and CPIT students sought appointments. As we were still very conspicuous, we also got requests from the Lincoln students for help. The Lincoln librarians and academic advisors were very friendly and supportive, and the only downside was the travel… and the long walk to the NRE building.
It was pretty much business as usual for the learning advisors based at Lincoln. It’s a beautiful campus with friendly staff and students, but… we’re pleased to be coming home.
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