Student Employee Training

During the semester the library is open from 8AM-12AM (midnight).  In the summer, the library is open from 9AM-5PM.  If you are working during the last hour that the library is open, you may be asked to take part in the procedures involved in closing the library.  Usually, a librarian will instruct you as to how they would like you to take part in these procedures.

They are listed below.

1. Fifteen minutes before closing, library staff will need to go around each floor of the library and alert any remaining patrons to the fact that "the library will be closing in 15 minutes."

2. Once you are sure the library is empty, tape the "Library is Closed"  signs on the inner and outer sliding doors. Signs are located on the bookshelf behind the circulation desk.

3. Turn off all lights in basement.

4.Change PureChat button to "Unavailable (more on this in the "Email & Chat" tab). Put computer to sleep. Make sure space heater is turned off.

5. Turn off lights in breaker boxes located on the back wall of the main floor. (Most likely a librarian will do this part).

6. To lock up the library, flip switch on outer sliding door. Go outside and slide the outer doors closed. A librarian will lock the deadbolt on the outer door.  

If you have been assigned to work on Saturdays and Sundays, refer to the "ADVANCED" tab. Open the dropdown list and choose "Working Weekends."