Library Etiquette

Ah, the library.

Serene, peaceful, inspiration brimming from wall to wall, the smell of knowledge one could acquire from its many shelves of books fills the air, so full of life, so-

Full of people taking afternoon naps on the couches?!

Alright so let's get real.  50 percent of the time, it's packed with students cramming for finals and upcoming tests, the other half for the ones who have either nowhere else to go, nothing to do or are hoping to make a ruckus to annoy other students around.

Eitherway, whether you're part of the former or the latter, here are a few basic etiquette rules that aren't going to get you kicked out of the library or shushed by the librarian countless of times.

1.  Don't fangirl.

Keep the pictures of Chris Evans and Alex Pettyfer away.  Don't watch a Zac Efron movie or any romance movie where the guy sweeps the girl off her feet with a grand, elaborate (normally cringe worthy in my opinion) gesture.  Don't even listen to One Direction, the last thing you want is to be caught by the librarian on duty glaring at you as you swoon and hyperventilate at the sound of Harry Style's british accent.

2.  Don't break out into a dance routine.

All the world's a stage but NOT when you're in the library guys.  Unless you want a video of you shuffling, doing the chicken dance and pirouetting circulating round YouTube, I'd advice you not to.

3.  Keep all Karaoke sessions at bay.

Reminder : This is a library, you're not here to film a music video nor audition for American Idol.  Keep it up and there'll probably be a Simon Cowell at the other end of the room yelling "It's a no for me, now shut up or get out."  Harsh.

4.  Pick up a book.

Books are great, and I don't just mean textbooks or reference books, but novels.  Even if you're not an avid reader and don't have a penchant for fiction, you could pick up a magazine or two!

5.  Sleep.

I think this is pretty self-explanatory.  Libraries are a great place if you're hoping to catch a few winks.  Aircond and peace & quiet, what more could you ask for?

Well, peace and quiet if this etiquette is instilled in every student.

Ha ha, like that's gonna happen.  Starbucks it is.