F.Y.I.

Because of the recent fire alarm there is now information for what students who check out laptops from Floor 3 should do in an emergency. They should take them with them when they leave the building for the emergency. They need to get the laptop back in 4 hours of when the library re-opens. If they can't get it back to Floor 3 in that time they should call Reserves to give them a reason why it can't be back and the time to expect it back. Any late fees due to am emergency evacuations will be waived.

Anyone who takes a laptop out will be given these instructions.

It is important during any fire alarm that you get yourself out of the building as quickly as possible. I am just giving you this information just in case you ever get asked. Please never stay at the desk during an emergency to answer questions.

Emergency Closing Information

I can't believe it is that time of year again! But we have to talk about snow closings. The Library follows the University...so if the University is closed due to weather or other emergency so is the Library. If the University delays opening or closes early, so does the Library. So if the Library is closed do not report to work. It is your responsibility to check to see if the Library is closed before leaving to come to work.

For Information about the University call 413-545-3630 or go to www.umass.edu
You can also check the Library by calling 413-545-0414 or got to www.library.umass.edu

If you have any questions about the above please let me know!

In case of an emergency...

If the fire alarm ever goes off in the building it is part of your job to help clear the building of patrons. There are a few possibilities for what you need to do:

1. If you are on a rove, let the supervisor know where you are and start coming down to the lobby through the stairs. DO NOT USE AN ELEVATOR!

2. If you are at the front desk, take a radio and decide which emergency exit you would like to hold open. Each student should work one door, located in the stairwell lobbies on either side of the floor. Open the doors and let people coming down the stairwells know they should exit there. Do not allow patrons to leave via the lobby doors, they need to be cleared for fire personnel.

3. Once the stair wells have cleared, radio the supervisor and leave the building yourself. Stand on the deck and await further instructions. Make sure students and passerby's know they cannot enter the building until you give them the all clear. Make sure people leave pathways and stay out of the way of the exit doors and the lobby overhang.

4. Once you get the all clear, let everyone know it is safe to go back inside through the lobby doors-not the emergency exits. They can then use elevators to return to their work. Report back to the Info Desk to speak with the supervisors.

What should be the right course of action if any child were to go missing in the Library?

Call the Supervisor on the radio IMMEDIATELY!!!! Any emergency type situation having to do with the building, a person, or anything else needs to be reported to the Info Desk Supervisors. They are responsible for dealing with these issues and to call the appropriate authorities. Just send any patron or phone call to them!