Opening+and+Closing


 * Opening Procedures **
 * Get to the library at least 20 minutes before opening.
 * Pick up any newspapers delivered by the back door on your way in.
 * Unlock outer (back) door - inner door is not locked. Disarm the alarm (enter code, press ON/OFF button) and turn on lights by mailboxes.
 * Turn on the lights in the back room, and then in the main Circulation area.
 * Open up the 2nd and 3rd floors first.
 * __3rd floor __: Turn on hallway lights (switch is by the elevator), lights on left wing, 2 computers, and main floor lights. //If hallway computers are OFF, turn ON; they don't need passwords: click OK at login prompt.// Open all entry doors on these floors.
 * __2nd floor __: Do not open Academic Support. Turn on hallway lights (switch is by the elevator), main floor lights, //and 2 computers (same thing - no passwords)//.
 * __1st floor __: Make sure Circ. area lights are on, turn on main floor lights. Computers should be on. Keep Reference Office door closed/locked on weekends. Turn on Circ. computers and load Voyager.
 * When it's time to open, unlock the two inner doors by turning the lock to the right until you can't turn them anymore. Flip the switch for the out-door UP to keep it open. Flip the switch for the door that leads in DOWN to turn automatic open/close on. (Take master key just in case door locks in closed position.) Unlock TWO outer doors. Flip switches in to the DOWN position to engage automatic open/close. Return to inside and flip switches to DOWN position for the two inner doors as well.
 * Door switches:
 * Up = stays open
 * Down = automatic open/close (leave in down position during open hours)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Middle = neutral
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Please do NOT push on doors.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Remember to do the count as recorded.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Check the book drop.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Closing Procedures **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Do attendance checks at 90 minutes before closing and 30 minutes before closing.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">At 30 minute check, remind patrons that library will be closing.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Gather all library materials, check them in, and reshelf them or leave them on carts to be shelved the following day.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Note: All public computers are left on so they can run updates!! DO NOT shut down public computers including front desk computers!!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Automatic entrance doors: Carrying master key just in case. Flip switches for two inner doors UP to keep them open. Neutralize the two outer doors by positioning switch to the MIDDLE. Lock doors by turning knob to the left all the way. You may have to pull or push the door slightly to make sure the bolt goes into the lock completely. Return to inner doors, flip switches to MIDDLE to neutralize. Lock these doors as well.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Close third floor first: go down a far aisle and check for patrons. Turn off lights in left wing, both bathrooms, and main floor lights. Close both sets of floor doors, turn off hallway lights. Leave lights on in stairwell.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Close second floor: go down a far aisle and check for patrons. Turn of lights in both bathrooms, and main floor lights. Close both sets of floor doors, turn off hallway lights. Leave lights on in stairwell.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Close the first floor: The Reference Office door should be locked. Turn off all lights in the Circ. area, close the Circulation office door and lock it Turn off lights in bathrooms and main floor, and close the main floor doors. Make sure lights are on in stairwell. Turn off the lights in staff bathrooms, back stairwell, and any lights in staff area.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Exit by side door. Arm the alarm system (enter code, press ON/OFF button). Turn off lights by the area and let yourself out.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">If you are alone you may call Public Safety to close up with you at ext. 7225.