Tech Students Need Library WiFi Upgrade, Consistent Hours
Tennessee Tech students avoid the Volpe Library, as they cannot complete schoolwork on the overloaded WiFi, producing an unreliable signal for prolonged work. Student Trustee Braxton Westbrook said students often do not use the library because of its unpredictable operating hours and poor connections. Westbrook said the problem will only get worse as enrollment increases. […]
Tech Announces New Volpe Library Dean Kelly McCallister
Tech’s Volpe Library has a new dean, hiring Kelly McCallister to the postion. The announcement came from Tech Provost Lori Mann Bruce that McCallister would bring her vision and leadership abilities to the university’s library. McCallister is coming to Tech after serving as associate dean and associate professor of university libraries at Appalachian State University. […]
Tennessee Tech Combating Rising Textbook Costs For Students
Tennessee Tech has launched an online resource to help combat the rising costs of textbooks. Volpe Library Public Services Coordinator Sharon Holderman said in some cases this could eliminate costs for required course materials. Holderman said faculty will use the site to lower the financial burden on students. “It takes evaluating to see whether or […]
