SI and PLTL resources location by floor in McDermott Library?

• A. First floor
• B. Second floor
• C. Third floor
• D. Ground floor

Answer: (A)

Focus on accessibility for students seeking study support. SI (Supplemental Instruction) and PLTL (Peer-Led Team Learning) are designed for collaborative, drop-in help and group study, so libraries place them where students can find and use them easily.

In McDermott Library, those resources are on the first floor, which makes them readily visible to students as they arrive and move about the building. The first floor is typically set up for student services and collaborative spaces, aligning with the way SI and PLTL sessions operate. By locating these resources there, the library supports quick access before students head to quieter study areas or to more extensive collections on higher floors.

Ground floor areas are often entrances, service desks, or display spaces; the second and third floors usually house more books and quiet study zones, which aren’t as conducive to the interactive, drop-in nature of SI and PLTL.