Fire
When the fire alarm goes off the Library must be evacuated. Evacuation is primarily a precautionary measure, but it is also one that must not be ignored.
If the alarm is just a test, the fire alarm system will state that a test is in progress. If the alarm sounds and does not indicate a test, we evacuate the building.
Please note, at this point the elevators are out of service.
If the fire alarm sounds, and it is not a test:
Staff gather at the Circulation desk, then move to clear and check the building, if that is their role.
Unless you are a designated fire warden, or a supervisor has asked for your assistance, please leave the building right away.
The staff member assigned to the Circulation desk locks the cash register and brings the keys.
Do not place yourself in jeopardy. Meet outside and wait for instructions from your supervisor.
Our fire alarm system sends a signal directly to Campus Security. They will notify the Fire Department. The Fire Department arrives within a few minutes of the alarm sounding. No one is to re-enter the building until authorized to do so by the Fire Department.
When the all clear is given, staff must enter the building first and proceed to the main desks before patrons are allowed back in.
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Staff gather at the Circulation desk, then move to clear and check the building, if that is their role.
Unless you are a designated fire warden, or a supervisor has asked for your assistance, please leave the building right away.
The staff member assigned to the Circulation desk locks the cash register and brings the keys.
Do not place yourself in jeopardy. Meet outside and wait for instructions from your supervisor.
Our fire alarm system sends a signal directly to Campus Security. They will notify the Fire Department. The Fire Department arrives within a few minutes of the alarm sounding. No one is to re-enter the building until authorized to do so by the Fire Department.
When the all clear is given, staff must enter the building first and proceed to the main desks before patrons are allowed back in.
Back to Emergencies