Daily Wildcat — October 12, 2011

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INTERIM COACH LOOKS TO MOVE FORWARD

NORDSTROM RACK COMES TO THE CORNER

STOOPS OUT: DECISION VITAL PERSPECTIVES – 4

SPORTS – 6

ARTS & LIFE – 3

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Library looks to expand e-book offerings Places greater emphasis on adding electronic formats over replacing paper-bound books By Samantha Munsey DAILY WILDCAT

The UA Main Library prefers e-books to paper when it comes to adopting more resources for students. After receiving feedback from students and conducting loophole assessments at the end of each school year, the library staff has

seen requests for more electronic material. As a result, a policy was created to encourage the purchasing of electronic books before paper. “The library can’t afford to buy things in multiple formats generally,” said Doug Jones, the library’s circulation coordinator. “When we are acquiring materials, the preferred

format is electronic and that is based on a lot of feedback from most users.” One aspect of the policy regards the replacement of library books on the shelf that appear to be damaged or outdated. If the same content is available through e-book or other online databases, the library will not replace the paper book on the shelf. “If they are not usable anymore, like if the book is ripped out or too fragile, we take that into account and do an assessment,” Jones said. “A variety of

It may look like a slightly dated building compared to the villas that are going up next door, but it will have all the amenities that you’re going to find in the other dorms.” — Christopher Kraft, a facilities project manager

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factors come into play if we’re going to replace it, then the same general guidelines would be in place, and, if we feel if it is important to replace that title, then the first thing that we will see is if it is available electronically.” Joshua Indani, an economics freshman, said he thinks the move to have more of the library’s books online is better than replacing existing books on the shelf because it will make the resources more readily available to the student. “Getting your books online is

better because it is a lot easier to use.” Indani said. “There is really no point to replace any books on the shelf if you can get it online.” While some students might see the move to more online material as beneficial, others think it may limit resources and the way students get information. “I find more of my information online, but I think that books are better,” said Melissa Woznicki,

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$27.8 mil

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The total cost of the Residence Life Building Renewal Phase III project

Sander holds Campus Forum

>> President Sander will hold a town hall-style meeting in the Gallagher Theater in the Student Union Memorial Center at noon today.

CORONADO

Bad day?

>> It’s International Moment of Frustration Scream Day. But take heart, it’s also Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day.

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Left: The nine-story Coronado Residence Hall, built in 1966, undergoes construction and renovation on Tuesday. The project to renovate the Coronado and Cochise residence halls is currently 5 percent complete.

45-year-old residence hall gets first set of renovations in 18 years By Alexandra Bortnik DAILY WILDCAT

As Coronado Residence Hall undergoes its third phase of construction, much of the building has been demolished and approximately 5 percent of the project is complete, according to the UA’s Project Status Report. Built in 1966, this is the first time in 18 years that the residence hall is undergoing renovations. Plans for the hall’s revamp include replacing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and renovating bathrooms. Christopher Kraft, a facilities project manager, said the size of the common spaces will be increased and unnecessary amenities such as ironing board rooms will be eliminated. The superstructure of Coronado will remain

the same, according to Kraft, and updating the interior of the building is the focus of the renovation. “We’re not just improving what’s there, we’re renovating the place and making it new,” Kraft said. “Everything except the structure is being replaced with brand-new finishes, brand-new plumbing fixtures, brand-new showers, brand-new washers and dryers, brand-new everything. It’s going to be like a new building, but in the … concrete and brick tower that we all know and love.” Seth Litman, a psychology senior who lived in Coronado his freshman year, said the dryers, which cost money to use, never completely dried his clothes and led him to use

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Townhall meetings set CAMPUS REACTS for presidential search ARIZONA FOOTBALL

By Brenna Goth DAILY WILDCAT

Students and community members can give their input on what they want in the UA’s next president at forums this week. The Arizona Board of Regents Presidential Search Committee will hold town hall-style meetings on campus Thursday and Friday. Participants are invited to share the qualities they seek in the new president as well as bring up issues they think he or she will face. The committee, made up of regents and representatives, has outlined characteristics of candidates. A search firm is also working with the committee throughout the process. Open forums will allow the community to participate, said Regent Rick Myers, co-chair of the committee. Attendees do not have to submit comments ahead of time, allowing them to participate freely, he said. “We’re going to be in listening mode,” Myers said. “We want to get as many views as possible.” President Eugene Sander said he is not directly involved in the process but encourages students

If you go Thursday, 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Tucson Catalina and Tucson rooms in the Student Union Memorial Center.

to attend and meet members of the committee and see the search process. “It’ll show the search committee you’re interested,” Sander said. The forums will also help gauge the priorities and expectations of those who are affected by the university, Myers said. “Having a strong UA helps create a multifaceted, vibrant community,” Myers said. “It improves the quality of life.” The feedback will be recorded and used to guide the committee’s conversations, Myers said. It will also be given to the new president. “We want to close the loop in the end,” Myers said. “It’s a window into the thinking of the state and community.”

TO STOOPS’ FIRING Students express opinions about the sudden firing of head football coach Mike Stoops “I was extremely excited and I think it was a very smart decision for the football athletic department at this time. I’ve been to every football game, they’ve lost every home game so far this year, I’m pissed (laughs).”

“I think it will definitely benefit the program of the Wildcats. I absolutely think it was fair, I don’t think he was very good at all.”

“I respect the man but screaming and yelling can Tim Sherman marketing only get you so far. After a senior while it becomes kind of old and tiring, so maybe it’s time for a fresh face … Wildcats all the way, just win.” “It’s about time…” — Brandon Born, political science junior — Tyler Tompkins, natural resources senior Travis Goodson regional development junior

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