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Friday, February 23, 1979
University Daily Kansan
THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE
THEY LIVE IN PLACES LIKE CHAD, MARY, TOGO,
BELIZE, BENIN., GABON, RWAMA AND FJIJI,
AFRICA, ASIA,LATIN AMERICA, THEY LIVE IN
AMERICA,TOO, IN CROUNDED CITIES,FORGOTTEN
HILLS, THEIR DREAMS ARE COMMON, NEEDS BASIC;
FOOD AND WATER,HEALTH AND HOUSING, JOBS,
AND YOU., TO HELP AS A PEACE CORPS OR VISTA
VOLUNTEER.
PEACE CORPS
VISTA
By DOUG HITCHCOCK
Staff Reporter
Vanishing books plague libraries
A student hidden deep in the stacks of a KK trench library suddenly sees the book he had to return from the shelf and shoves it to the bottom of his backpack as he looks to make sure he is there.
The check-out desk looms ahead, but the student heads toward the doors with the book tucked away from the sight of the librarians. He escapes unnoticed.
Another book is missing from the shelves and the next person who looks for it will find a copy.
There is virtually no system for catching book theses in branch libraries at the University of Kansas, Jim Ranz, dean of libraries, said recently.
Although Watson Library has a security monitor at the door to check backpacks and purses, there is no such checkpoint at any of the branch libraries.
BOB MALINOWSKY, associate dean of libraries, said, "We don't really have the data we need."
The lack of funding for student assistants
in the KU library system has kept library officials from monitoring the doors of the branch libraries with security personnel, Jeanne Richardson, science librarian, said.
"If we had more money, we could staff security desks," she said.
Geni Honn, student librarian at the mathematics branch in Strong Hall, said, "There're really no way we can watch students in here because of the way the library is set up. We can't see people in the stacks when we're sitting at the desk.
*ASIAN FAR AS I KNOW, we've nearly cower*
*in ANXIETY. But we'll use the firmware*
*INFORMATION.*
Honn was the only librarian on duty in the math library.
"We just got a book back that had been missing since 1968," she said.
In Malott Hall's science library, books that disappear often reappear again, Kathleen Neeley, assistant science librarian, said.
However, she said a lot of missing books never turn up.
"It's a constant problem, really. A lot of material turns out missing. A lot an in-progress."
Because of the limited budget, missing
books are usually replaced slowly, Neeley said.
"IF SOMEONE is panting for a book, we'll replace it fairly quickly," she said. "Otherwise, we wait to see if it will turn up."
In his recent budget proposal, Gov. John Carlin cut the amount of money that had been requested by the Kansas Board of Regents for the libraries by $2.8 million.
Although student library employees received a raise in the governor's proposal, which was 3 percent larger than the Regents and provided new student positions were created in the proposal.
Besides being unable to provide security staff for the branch libraries, the library system does not have enough staff to inquire about that are in the libraries, Malnowsky said.
HOWEVER, if a student cannot find a book that will look like a service that will look for missing books for six months to a year. If the book is not found within a year, it is listed as missing from the library.
If a book is stolen and the search service is not asked to look for it, the librarians do not know what to do.
One possible solution to the theft problem
would have been the addition of electronic detection devices, which Carlin cut from
Neeley said, "I was looking forward to the tattoe tape system because it works without people. Statistics show that it's well worth the cost of putting it in."
IF THE DETECTION system were installed, 10 percent of the books would have a strip of metal inside their jackets. The metal would set off an alarm at the door if someone tried to walk out without checking on the book first, Neeley said.
However, the system reportedly was cut from the budget because of the high cost of buying the devices and installing them in their new premises. The price for $100,000 for its purchase and installation.
Chancellor Archie R. Dykes made an appeal to state legislators to restore the detection systems for Watson and the branch at Malawi to Carlin's proposal.
The Regents recommended to the joint committee of the Kansas House and the Senate Ways and Means committees to add the request for the device for Carlin's proposal.
ATTENTION!
All Non-Traditional Students attend an "OPEN FORUM"
A program aimed at generating a genuine dialogue between all non-traditional students . . . married/single, parents, old/black, black/wite, veterans, commuters . . . regarding your interests, needs, ideas. Come prepared to communicate!
Sunday, February 25th 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Jayhawk Room, Kansas Union
Anyone is welcome to attend. For additional information, call the Student Assistance Center, 864-1064.
THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS presents
Monday, February 26 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence High School, 19th and Louisiana
A Theatrical Production by K.U. Black Students
NO CHARGE
Black History Month Activities—February 23 through 28
This aided for by Black Student Union, funded in part from Student Activity Fees.
FILM: "BUSH MAMA"
HALLE OLLER DISCUSSES HIS FILM FOLLOWING THE SHOWING
Friday, February 23
SPONSORED BY STUDENT UNION ACTIVITIES, MINORITY
AFFAIRS AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS
AFRICA NIGHT
6:00 P.M. BANQUET 7:00 P.M. MEMBER IS NO CRISIS"
"BAND INFORMATION 8:00 P.M. FILM PROGRAM
Sunday, February 25 Lawrence Campus Bldg. 11th St. & Vermont
PRESENTED BY AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
CO-SPONDENED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB AND THE
ADMINISTRY
Admission: $3.50 Adults $1.50 Children (under 12) for all events
STEPPIN'
A THEATRICAL PRODUCTION BY K.Y. U.BACK STUDENTS
Monday, February 26
Lawrence High School, 1981 & Louisiana
SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
No Change
REV. EMMANUEL CLEAVER,
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF S.C.L.C.
Wednesday, February 28 8:00 p.m. Ellsworth Hall Lobby
SPONSORED BY ELLSWORT HALL BLAACK CAUCUS
No Change
This atpald for by Black Student Union, funded in part from Student Activity Fees.
Naturalizer Group ...9.90 & 12.90
Children's Leather & Canvas 4.90
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Step in today
Wood Bottom Group...5.90
Sport & Dress Shoe Group..9.90 & 12.90
813 MASSACHUSETTS
Marijuana Penalties Are Too Strict $ ^{*} $
If you agree and want to do something about it, join students from other Kansas universities on Tuesday, FEB.27 in TOPEKA at the State Capitol for MASS-LOBBY DAY.
ASK
Associated Students of Kansas Serving 70,000 Kansas Students
FUNDED BY STUDENT SENATE
CALL 864-3710 for more information
- The legislature won't decriminalize marijuana until they hear both sides of the argument.
Stories detailing traffic incident still conflicting
The incident occurred last Saturday when a car driven by Thomas J. Flanagan Jr., McLouth graduate student, was allegedly forced off the road by a car driven by a man who identified himself to Flanagan as a KU parking officer.
Accounts of a traffic incident involving a KU Parking Services officer and a KU student still contilfer after a review of the incident, directors, director of KU police, said yesterday.
Flanagan alleged that as he approached the officer, Lee Johnston, the officer drew his service revolver and told Flanagan, "it's best you just forget about."
"We still have to speak to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper who was at the scene of an accident a Lawrence police officer was investigating." Thomas said.
Thomas said, "As a matter of policy, the review must go before Mike Malone, Douglas County district attorney, and Phil Rankin, acting director of personnel services, before it is decided whether to have a further investigation."
Johnston would not comment on the situation yesterday.
Thomas said, "None of the other officers were present, observing the officer removing his weapon."
One witness to the incident has not been interviewed yet, he said.
Flanagan could not be reached for comment.
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Does it meet your expectations?
If adjustments are needed,
now may be the time.
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Information on dropping—Page 235
*February 23 is the last day to withdraw your enrollment and receive one half tuition refund. Contact: The Student Assistance Center, 235 Strong Hall, 864-4064 for more information.
Information on Withdrawing—Page 234
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to apply for the following 1979-1980 board member positions. All applications must be received in the SUA office located in the Union, by 5:00 pm today.
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