{"id":72702,"date":"2023-11-10T16:37:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/?p=72702"},"modified":"2023-11-10T16:37:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:37:18","slug":"sait-students-embrace-the-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/thepress\/2023\/11\/10\/sait-students-embrace-the-library\/","title":{"rendered":"SAIT students embrace the library"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Library staff: <\/strong>Kristian McInnis poses in his office in the library in the Stan Grad building at SAIT. McInnis is the user services coordinator at SAIT (Photo by Ricardo Calala\/The Press).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a few years of virtual classes and isolation, SAIT students are eager to rediscover the joys of in-person learning.<\/p>\n

In a world where information can be gathered with just a few clicks, it could be assumed that libraries are gradually becoming less relevant, However, libraries have resources that might not be easily accessible on the internet.<\/p>\n

SAIT has seen an increase in students spending time at the library according to Kristian McInnis, the user services coordinator in the Reg Erhardt Library located at SAIT.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy observation, it seems like we have more students who are spending more time at the library,” said McInnis. “Whereas maybe previously, students would come in and they’d meet with a group, or they study for a little bit between classes.”<\/p>\n

The library\u2019s comeback in usage has been a continuous endeavour. The library plays an important role for students who need support through academic difficulties.<\/p>\n

Many institutions are currently addressing the challenges students experience. Libraries have developed into more than just a centre for academic cohorts, but also a place where relationships are moulded.<\/p>\n

The library also remains an oasis for SAIT students who need academic support in an era of constant digital distractions. Some students recognize the need for a digital detox and SAIT has guaranteed that the library is a safe space to do that.<\/p>\n

McInnis noted during the school year the campus can be a very loud and busy place.<\/p>\n

“At least in the library, it’s a little quieter.”<\/p>\n

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Library staff: <\/strong>Kristian McLnnis poses in his office located in the library in the Stan Grad building at SAIT. McInnis is the User Service Coordinator at SAIT (Photo by Ricardo Calala\/The Press).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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