Page two The Other Press Sept.18, 1980 Library sends plea for grant IMoronic Garbage| by Lesli Pardely Douglas College students will not have the same access to library books after the college splits, which will create problems for both the stu- dents and the librarians. “Right now we've got about 100,000 books in this library, but when the col- lege splits, so will our books. 50,000 books will go to the north side, and 50,000 books to the south side. So, to aid us in our loss, we've asked for 20,000 extra books for each side,’’ said Virginia Chis- holm, head librarian at the New West campus. The libraries have asked for a grant to help them in the purchasing of the much needed extra books, but so far, there has been no announcement on __ these grants. Magazines will have to be split in half, ensuring. that each side receives their. fair share, and only one library will carry back issues. This means that students will have to travel to the various campuses to get the books they need or wait for ‘‘Formal Inter-Library Loan Procedures.’’ (About 1 week waiting). This can be both costly: and time consuming to students. When the invitation list is Kenemuareawitare list can be short. BEN EAN THE LIGHT HITE WINE FOR SHARING. > LINDEMANS od VIGNERONS AND VINTNER Another seemingly never-ending problem is the books that are being stolen by students. . The stolen books are those that have been as- signed by the instructors and the ones that are in the highest curricular demand. Chisholm said that cost isn’t the only problem that the library faces when a stolen book has been dis- covered, replacing it is also very difficult. ““We’ve got some excel- lent sets of encyclopedias, and when one of them goes, we usually can’t get a replacement because it is out of print. That’s the problem with books,’’ she said, ‘‘they. go out of print too fast.’’ Surrey and Richmond both have effective security systems which help to pre- vent book thefts and it has been proven that these systems will pay for them- selves in the course of five years. New West doesn’t have such a system. “‘There is a reluctancy to put a security system in the old library, although it can be moved when. the new library is completed in 1982,’’ Chisholm said. “We're looking forward to the new library, this old library is just getting too crowded,’’ Chisholm said. by Philip Staines There is little subtlety to rock music today. It seems that all successful groups are becoming more and more pretentious, and are content to jump on the pop bandwagon, completely disregarding the actual music they’re producing on record. Several years ago there existed an underground music scene that consisted of progressive groups who’s music wasn’t just tolerated, it was loved. The music was fresh and intro'duced new ideas and honest creativity. Nowadays, we have to listen to stale melody lines and bogus lyrics that have nothing to say for them- selves. It’s sad also, to see old favorites dwindle on the AM pop charts due to either lack of inspiration or lack of money. Music of the eighties doesn’t seem to be break- ing any new ground. It. has taken a futuristic, spaceage direction which makes sense, but the music is basic, sterile, and full of electronic gimmick- ry. A few examples of artists who have moved in this .direction are; X.T.C., Robert Fripp, David Bowie, Devo and Gary Numan. This particular brand of music is pleasing to the ear, but it soon becomes monotonous and boring. There is one group I must mention because they have fallen prey to musical commercialism without meaning to do so. They are Pink Floyd, a group who’s music had depth and mystery, but now their music is melting under hot spotlights after promoters got their grotty little hands on the over produced, sound exstravagant wall epic, turning it into a commercial monster. Pink Floyd have pounced to ultra-mega status and have seen the last of their touring days. It’s a shame really because the group couldn’t even do a descent tour; they got too carried away with their monolithic stage show, thus restrict- ing them to play only three cities during the entire wall tour. Anyway, that’s not the point I’m really trying to stress. The point is that music has become _ too commercially accessable. Let’s just hope someone comes along and puts some sincerity back into music It isn’t fair having to pay exstortionate prices for al- bums, only to be torment- ed by the moronic garbage it produces on your stereo. Oh well, that’s showbiz, besides you could always try microwaving the record and using it for a piece of modern art. Precautionary measures Douglas College New Westminster Campus has been fortunate in most areas of public safety and criminal activity.. Losses have been relatively small. Nevertheless, every seme- ster faculty, staff and Limited Limited parking is an aggravation at Douglas College, N.W. Campus. This situation is fully re- cognized by the College but there are only limited possibilities of improvement. These pos- sibilities are being invest- igated but the problem will remain. It is therefore necessary to solicit your cooperation in respect to parking only in approved parking spaces. Approved legal parking is designated by white lined parking stalls. Do not leave your car parked outside or a designated parking space. The New Westminster Fire Department requires that free access fire lanes students lose many dollars in cash and kind, not to speak of the time’ and inconvenience from the disappearance of private and institutional property. Many of the Campus population do not seem to parking be maintained. It will be necessary to tow away any illegally parked cars. Persons suffering from mechanical breakdown should advise the Campus Supervisor and arrange to remove the vehicle as soon as possible.. Unless special arrangements are made, cars parked indefinitely, apparently abandoned, will be towed away. Cars missing from Cam- pus may have been stolen OR towed away if illegally parked. In any event, persons unable to locate their car should check with the N.W. Police Depart- ment. The College will not be held liable for any damage to vehicles towed away. care enough to take pre- cationary measures. For those that do the following suggestions will reduce the liklihood of loss and aid recovery; a) Mark all personal possessions with both SIN number and drivers licence, number. b) Don’t leave your be- longings lying about. c) Report missing / lost items immediately to either or both campus switch- q boards in the 100 "re ® and/or the Campus Re- source Centre in the 500 | Bldg - the Cafeteria. While found articles are usually turned in within 48 hours at most, keep check- ing back as items do some- times take a while to reappear. Faculty/Staff are caution- ed not to consider their office secure as every sem- ester radios, purses an wallets disappear from un- locked ‘offices and desks. In respect to bicycles and the like the watchword is the same: LOCK IT OR LOSE IT!