Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Don't forget the Library will be closing at 5pm Wednesday, November 26th and remain closed until 7:30am Monday, December 1st.

Enjoy your break everyone!

Comments? Questions? Suggestions?

Is there a book you think we should have?  Have you experienced a weak wi-fi signal somewhere in the Library?  Are you curious what a librarian does on the weekends?

We want to hear your questions!  Also accepting: concerns, comments, suggestions.  We have comment cards available at the desk and at the suggestion drop box, which is located near green roof under the bulletin board.

 

Please, tell us what's on your mind.  We are continuously working to improve the Library.  Our goal is to provide an environment that promotes academic integrity and encourages strong study skills.  Ask for a comment card, or submit your comment online here.

Most comments and responses are posted on our Suggestions and Solutions board in the Library.  If you desire a personal response, please include your contact information on the back of the card.  And of course if you need immediate assistance, please inquire at the desk.  We are happy to help, it's why we're here!

"I Voted" Did you?

We Voted - Did you?

Today is Election Day, which means if you are over 18 and a citizen of the United States - it is your civic duty to get out and vote.  Let's ignore the campaign politics and focus instead on incentive.  Why do people vote?

Many patriots vote because they believe it is their duty to uphold democracy by voting for the candidate of their choosing.  Some do extensive research into the policies and beliefs of each candidate.  Some vote based solely upon the party with which they side.  Some people vote at random.  The important thing is that you vote, regardless of your method. 

In return, voters receive a small red, white, and blue sticker that proclaims "I voted."  This sticker serves a dual purpose.  It allows you to quietly, yet proudly display your patriotism.  It also urges others to vote by reminding them that today is election day.  Like children in kindergarten, nobody wants to be left out and everyone likes stickers.

How did the "I Voted" sticker start?  The history is murky at best.  The Phoenix Board of REALTORS (also called the Phoenix Association of REALTORS) claims to have developed the sticker in 1985, but the article doesn't explain why the stickers were incorporated into the voting process.  Additionally electionstickers.com, part of National Campaign Supply, claims "The Original 'I Voted Stickers' Satisfaction Guaranteed Since 1986."  However little else is found on the website to back up their claim.

Other articles discuss why the sticker is important and even the cost associated with voting stickers.  Even more articles claim that some businesses give away freebies for flashing your "I Voted" sticker, but had to cancel or alter their promotions on account of it possibly being illegal.  In recent years, several states have held contests to engage children by asking them to redesign the sticker. 

While we cannot be sure of the origin of the "I Voted" sticker, we can be sure of it's impact on our society.  Today will be filled with 'sticker selfies,' election day discounts, as well as companies and organizations urging you to cast your vote.  Whether you vote because you firmly believe that Candidate A is better than Candidate B, or because you enjoy feeling like a part of something bigger - cast your vote, be heard, and collect your sticker.

What does the "I Voted" sticker mean to you?