Two students and a professor are discussing extending library opening hours during exams. Liam (Student) It's always packed during exam season, and by 10pm. we're being ushered out. Honestly, later hours would help a lot. Some of us work better at night, especially when we're juggling part-time jobs or group projects. Extending to midnight just during exam weeks could make a big difference. Mia (Student) I get that, but I think earlier weekend hours might be more useful. Some people are early risers and want to study before their flatmates wake up. If the library opened at 7am. on Saturdays and Sundays, students could get a full morning in before things get noisy or busy. Prof. Harris (Professor) I appreciate both suggestions. The issue, however, is staffing. Our budget is already tight, and extending hours means paying additional wages. We can't rely on existing staff to take on more shifts, especially at inconvenient times like late nights or early weekends. Liam (Student) What if we explore volunteer opportunities? I've heard of peer-led study zones where students supervise quieter areas. Maybe some senior students would be willing to cover basic supervision in exchange for service credits or certificates. Mia (Student) That could work. Also, let's not forget we already have access data. The student usage stats from last year clearly showed a spike in visits around exams. If we use that to justify the demand, we might strengthen the case for a short-term trial. Prof. Harris (Professor) Usage data is persuasive, yes. But security concerns must also be addressed. At night, we need at least one professional staff member and a guard on duty. That alone adds to the costs. Still, a limited pilot could help us weigh the benefits against the overhead. Liam (Student) Exactly. A trial lets us test feasibility without committing long-term. We'd know if students actually use the hours, or if the library stays mostly empty. It's better than guessing or rejecting the idea outright. Mia (Student) And if turnout is strong, we can argue for reallocating part of the semester activities budget next year. Some of that money might be better spent supporting academic access during peak times rather than events with lower attendance. Prof. Harris (Professor) All right, here's what I'll do. I’ll draft a proposal for a two-week extension during this exam period late nights Monday to Thursday and early openings on weekends. We'll monitor attendance closely and gather feedback. If it proves effective, we can revisit funding options and present findings to the dean.