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Coronavirus-19: Phase 1 Operations for the LRC

by Alison Rollins on 2020-06-17T22:02:14-04:00 | 0 Comments
On Monday, 22 June, the University will enter Phase 1 operations.

Phase 1 LRC Operations
During the Phase 1 operations of the University, entrance to the LRC is by appointment only.

  • The library’s doors will be open and staffed 0800 – 1600 M-F.
  • Registered CACs may be used for swipe entry to the LRC on weekends, evenings, and early mornings to provide 24/7 access. Those who enter the LRC must comply with LRC Rules (below), even after staffed hours.
  • The LRC is stocked with hand sanitizer stations and wipes to clean work surfaces. 
Reserving a Space
To reserve a seat in the LRC (24/7), please visit https://usuhs.libcal.com/reserve/StudyRooms.
  • If you cannot access the system, please contact lrc.ami@usuhs.edu for assistance with your account. Each seat is described and photographed. Everyone inside the LRC must comply with the rules, including mask wearing (described below). Seating is prioritized for student study.

Checking out Books & other print material
To check out a book, please submit a request to lrc.ref@usuhs.edu or through the “Chat with LRC Staff” link on the LRC’s homepage. Include:

  • the call number,
  • citation,
  • a phone number we may call,
  • and a requested pickup date/time.

Please allow at least a half-working day for our staff to retrieve your book and store it for you at the front desk. To search our catalog of print books, visit our website and usethe Catalog tab under Search Our Collections.


LRC Online & On-site Services 
Most LRC staff services (reference, instruction, purchase requests, electronic ILL, and computer support) will be provided online through the LRC's webpage (https://usuhs.libguides.com/)
  • On-site staff will be able to direct patrons to their seats, check-in and check-out library materials, and provide physically distanced computer support.
LRC Rules for Use
  1. Anyone who is sick, or believes they may be sick, should stay home. Please cancel your reservation, contact your supervisor and notify USU Occupational Health: 301-295-9444 or employeehealthquestions@usuhs.edu.
  2. Users must:
    1. Wear masks except while seated (Commercial or Fabric masks compliant with CDC guidelines).
    2. Sit in their reserved space.
    3. Maintain a distance of 6 feet from other users. 
    4. Take personal items with them when they leave the LRC. 
    5. Sanitize their workspace after use using the provided cleaning supplies.
    6. Phone calls are permitted outside the LRC and on the 2nd floor patio.
4.     The LRC Patio will be unlocked on dry days.
5.     Users may not enter the LRC beyond the front desk without a seat reservation. Patrons with a reservation may arrive up to 5 minutes early.  
6.     Print books and materials may be checked out from the front desk. Print items must be requested one business day in advance through an email to lrc.ref@usuhs.edu.  
7.     LRC Staff will comply with social distancing rules during patron interactions.
 

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