Someone remains at the Circulation Desk to watch for emergency personnel and answer the telephone while the final check is made. Upon completion of the final check, lights in the library are turned off and the doors are re- checked for proper locking. Although the safety of the staff takes priority over safety of the library and its contents, please make an effort to protect the library when possible. 55 gallon bags are for covering computers. Plastic sheets for covering shelving in periphery of library are in another black plastic bag and in a box labeled for periphery of library.
All book shelves are to be covered down to the floor and taped in place.
Compact shelving mechanisms facing the windows are to be covered with plastic and the plastic taped to keep plastic in place. The following is a checklist of equipment to be protected. Unless otherwise noted, these items should be moved to protected areas of the building, if feasible. The large group study room, workroom and area behind the workroom should be used for protection of computers, printers, paintings and typewriters. If equipment is in a room, the room should be locked after equipment has been placed in them.