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Campus Announcement: New Library Hours
The university library will extend its hours to 24/5, starting next semester. The library will be open from Sunday 8 a.m. to Friday 10 p.m., with weekend hours unchanged. This change aims to accommodate students' diverse study schedules, especially during exam periods. To support this, additional security staff will be hired, and a small fee will be added to student activity fees to cover increased operational costs.
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M: Did you see the announcement about the library being open 24 hours during the week? I think it's a great idea!
W: Really? I'm not so sure. The extra fee bothers me. Students already pay so much, and not everyone uses the library at night.
M: But think about the benefits. Many students have jobs or group projects that run late, and the current closing time at 10 p.m. is too early. I've had to leave during crunch time, which is frustrating.
W: I understand that, but I rarely stay past 10, and I don't want to pay for something I won't use.
M: Well, it's only a small fee, and it ensures a safe, quiet place for those who need it. Plus, it might reduce stress during finals.
W: Still, I think they could have just extended hours only during exam weeks, not the whole semester. That would save money and still help most students.