Student workers and RBC borrowing

It was brought to our attention at a recent staff meeting that some staff members were issuing RBC items to student assistants inside the work room. We are asking all clerical staff to desist from this practice. Student assistants are only allowed to borrow RBC material at the end of their shift and they must collect it with all other students on the other side of the RBC window. Some staff members are trying to comply with this regulation, but when their own colleagues do not comply, it makes them seem unreasonable. Furthermore, it encourages the students to flout the rules by asking only those members of staff with whom they may be friendly and who will break the rules for them.

Please remember that the reason that student assistants are not allowed to borrow RBC items on the inside is to ensure the security of the collection. They are also not allowed to take books (personal or library) into the Section. I am appealing to all staff members who work both day and night shifts to ensure that student assistants follow the rules.