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Hagerty's 24-hour room begins student food service options
Noah Cohen
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: News
The Hagerty Library's 24-hour room began offering an array of food choices Jan. 14 and library officials said they are planning more additions including outdoor seating and a coffee machine, according to library officials.
Dorothy Schwartz, director of administrative services for the library, said the feedback from students has been positive so far and encouraged students to share their thoughts on the plans.
The food options at what the library has called the Book Mark Café include many of the same sandwiches, salads and wraps found in the Cresse Café with service provided by University food vendor Sodexho.
There some options unique to the Book Mark Café, including mini pizzas and microwavable soups.
Schwartz said the food selections would be varied seasonally and be based on what students prefer.
The food options, design of the room and the library's reference resources make the 24-hour room an ideal place for students to study and work in groups, according to Schwartz.
"Students really do look at this [the 24-hour room] as a place to get together," Schwartz said.
She also stressed the safety of the room, which is staffed by Drexel Public Safety officers 24 hours a day. The room includes three closed circuit security cameras, and walking escorts are also easily accessible from the guard on duty.
After 2 a.m., students must use their DragonCards to access the 24-hour room through a side door near 33rd and Ludlow Streets.
In the next fiscal year, Schwartz said she would like to install a gate similar to the one at the main entrance of the library.
"Once the gate has been installed, we will be able to leave the door to the 24-hour room open during the day. The guard will be able to watch each person pass through the gate/turnstile one at a time. … We are attempting to recreate the security situation that exists in the lobby of Hagerty today," library spokesman Richard Levison said.
As the library staff continues to look for new ways to expand the options in the 24-hour room, Schwartz said she urges students to submit feedback on the library web site or in person.
Dorothy Schwartz, director of administrative services for the library, said the feedback from students has been positive so far and encouraged students to share their thoughts on the plans.
The food options at what the library has called the Book Mark Café include many of the same sandwiches, salads and wraps found in the Cresse Café with service provided by University food vendor Sodexho.
There some options unique to the Book Mark Café, including mini pizzas and microwavable soups.
Schwartz said the food selections would be varied seasonally and be based on what students prefer.
The food options, design of the room and the library's reference resources make the 24-hour room an ideal place for students to study and work in groups, according to Schwartz.
"Students really do look at this [the 24-hour room] as a place to get together," Schwartz said.
She also stressed the safety of the room, which is staffed by Drexel Public Safety officers 24 hours a day. The room includes three closed circuit security cameras, and walking escorts are also easily accessible from the guard on duty.
After 2 a.m., students must use their DragonCards to access the 24-hour room through a side door near 33rd and Ludlow Streets.
In the next fiscal year, Schwartz said she would like to install a gate similar to the one at the main entrance of the library.
"Once the gate has been installed, we will be able to leave the door to the 24-hour room open during the day. The guard will be able to watch each person pass through the gate/turnstile one at a time. … We are attempting to recreate the security situation that exists in the lobby of Hagerty today," library spokesman Richard Levison said.
As the library staff continues to look for new ways to expand the options in the 24-hour room, Schwartz said she urges students to submit feedback on the library web site or in person.
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