Opening & Closing Procedures

Library opening and closing procedures are conducted together by a Librarian and a Library Clerk.

Opening

• Unlock door to library and push button to activate automatic door unlock.
• Turn on lights (behind Circulation and Reference desks).
• Record gate counter on log (on clipboard by gate).
• Turn on copy machines.
• Turn on catalog computers.
• Bring in newspapers from emergency door and give to library clerks.

Closing

• At five minutes to closing, notify students.
• Turn off copy machines.
• Turn off catalog computers.
• Check study rooms and all spaces for any remaining patrons.
• Record gate counter log.
• Turn off lights.
• Push button to active automatic door lock.
• Lock door to library.