Show should the over-crowded conditions of past New bookstore offers better student service By ENOCH J. STOLLA Service to the students and attractive surroundings are the two main themes stressed in the preparation of the University Bookstore which will have it's formal opening at the new location behind the Park in a few This reporter was taken on a tour of the new facilities by S. W. manager of the and observed what he is sure will have a pleasing effect on all members of the student The new bookstore contains of floor space as compared to at the present The most noticeable increase in floor space will be seen in the sales and display room of the Here the available space is almost twice that occupied by the same activity at the present THE WESTERN HALF of the north wing will be occupied by the laboratory and office supplies Here the roomy display counters and extensive shelf space will facilitate a self-service conducive to speedy service for the student In the eastern portion of the sales and display room you will find the text book Greatly increased shelf space will allow carrying a greater number of each text thus correcting past troubles of running to the stockroom for sup stocks every few Due to the large crowds purchasing texts during the first week so of a self service system is found but serious consideration is being given to making text books self serving on a trial basis during the periods after the quarterly During this period students will be able to Drowse about as one does in retail bookstores in the The increased area of the text book department should expedite the purchase of texts to a great SEVERAL LARGE areas of the new building have been set aside for activities not directly connected with the retailing of books and A airy study and lunch room occupies most of the south wing of the new Here students may eat their lunches or congregate for loafing or Two alcoves at the far end of the room are designated as lounges and will be furnished with comfortable sofas and A snack bar is located conveniently at one end of the study and lunch room to furnish you with candy It is not intended to include cafeteria or fountain services in the new but present facilities for the serving of packaged goods will be expanded to include coffee and donuts and a few other In the the serving of malts may be |