University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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F ew KSC students make it through the school year without visiting one facility at least once: the Calvin T. Ryan Library. It is here that students may research and gather information fora class, read a hometown newspaper or simply find a quiet, peaceful atmosphere in which to study. Several changes have recently taken place at the library. Early in the year the cataloging system was changed from the Dewey Decimal System to the more modern Library of Congress System. In an effort to further improve the distribution of television programs on campus, a CCTV room was constructed on the lower level, with four channels available for distribution. In addi- tion, the use of microfilm and microfiche has been increased in recent years. This method of preserving publications saves much time and requires less space for storage. A program to provide English 100 students with library instruc- tion and a library tour was begun in 1975. Since every student must take this course as a general studies requirement, no student will graduate from KSC without some knowledge of how to use the library. Surveys taken by the library show that the library instruction unit, plus library instruction classes for upper level students, may be decreasing the students1 need to ask for help, thus creating a more self-directed student. -by Connie Custer a student cannot find something, someone is always around willing to help (Photo by Paula Kite). Sometimes the library is the only quiet place to go (Photo by Bob Reece). 29

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Study Time Librarx) provides more than books to scholars Campus events can be found in the library (Photo by Paula Kite). The library has many of the hometown papers (Photo by Paula Kite).

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Ailments Student Health is no minor operation From a stuffy nose to a broken toe, the registered nurses at Stu- dent Health know the cure for whatever ails you. Health services which are con- tained in a $6 fee, are provided for any KSC student taking seven or more credit hours. According to head nurse Fran- ces Scott, approximately 1,000 stu- dents visit Student Health per month with a variety of ailments and problems. Although colds and flu are the most common inflic- tions, Scott says they perform at least one appendectomy per year and have lots of broken bones. The Student Health office is located on the first floor of the Auxiliary Gym with a staff consist- ing of two RN’s, five doctors from Kearney Clinic who visit daily Monday-Friday and a receptionist. Besides the physical treatment of students, the staff also provides counseling on birth control, VD, diet and immediate service for emergencies. Other services available at Stu- dent Health are allergy injections, non-prescription drugs, health in- formation and supplies such as crutches, wheel chairs, ace ban- dages and ice packs. -by Denise Harrington Many students who enter the office complain of throat viruses (Photo by Paula Kite). For 17 years, Norma Slaughter has shown her secretarial talent (Photo by Paula Kite). The nurses offer free blood pressure tests to all KSC students (Photo by Deb Goodwin). 30