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EMERGENCY OPENING and CLOSING GUIDELINES

When the University closes, the Libraries close.

When the University cancels classes, the Libraries will attempt to open at 10 a.m., allowing staff time to arrive and park on campus safely.

All Public Services staff will contact their supervisor if they cannot report to work. It is the responsibility of the head of each Public Services department and branch to determine whether and when the department or branch can open. The head should consult with an Associate Director or Director. If the Libraries do not have sufficient staff to open a single reading room, Administration will close the Libraries to the public. Administration will place this announcement on 632-7100 x3.

Public Services staff of all levels who report to work will be asked to staff Public Services desks.

Once the Libraries have opened, if there is sufficient staffing, at least one Public Services unit of the Melville Library will remain open until scheduled closing time. Sufficient staffing is one regular staff plus student assistants. If the regular staff person in charge of the Libraries decides there is insufficient staff to keep one Public Services unit open, he/she will report this to the Associate Director for Public Services or the Director. (March 3d, 2004)

Stony Brook University Libraries
Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300
631.632.7100 (t), 631.632.7116 (fax)

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