Difference between revisions of "Guidelines for setting library hours"
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*Sat & Sun - closed for break periods between semesters - EXCEPT, any graduation, Alumni weekend, | *Sat & Sun - closed for break periods between semesters - EXCEPT, any graduation, Alumni weekend, | ||
*Sat & Sun open 9 – 5 pm for break periods within semesters | *Sat & Sun open 9 – 5 pm for break periods within semesters | ||
− | *Fall Orientation 8 AM - 8 PM | + | *Fall Orientation 8 AM - 8 PM |
*Thanksgiving: CLOSE TH-S, re-open Sunday starting 2014. | *Thanksgiving: CLOSE TH-S, re-open Sunday starting 2014. | ||
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== Routine Processes == | == Routine Processes == | ||
− | <br>• Hours reviewed annually in July and on a as needed basis throughout the year by a representative group of | + | <br>• Hours reviewed annually in July and on a as needed basis throughout the year by a representative group of Library staff (Circulation Services, Library Administration)<br>• Review activity, user feedback, usage stats and staffing resources to determine changes to hours; regularly evaluate for possible budget savings <br>• Provide advance notice and consult with constituent and user groups regarding library hours; consult with Event Management<br>• Notify the user community – all staff/faculty/student - to any change in the regular library hours – spring break, fall break, Thanksgiving, Exams, Winter Carnival, Holidays, break periods<br>• Hours signage posted on web, at service points and on entrance doors<br>• Notify Public Safety<br>• Notify Library Cafe<br> |
[[Category:Circulation procedures]] | [[Category:Circulation procedures]] |
Revision as of 11:25, 6 April 2015
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Library Hours - Guiding Principles
- Match college calendar - closed when college is officially closed; reduce hours on official holidays
- Reduce open hours during semester and holiday breaks
- Hours at branch libraries the same when possible, varying only when use statistics and activity warrant
- Exam and winter holiday hours will be TBD each semester/year
- Fall Midterm break and Winter Carnival break - reduce hours at Davis Family and Armstrong.
- Closed on Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving
- Circulation Desks are staffed all hours Libraries are open
- Other LIS service point hours may differ from building hours
Regular Hours - Davis Family Library
Academic Year
Mon.-Thur., 7:30 AM – 1 AM
Fri., 7:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat., 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun., 9 AM – 1 AM
Summer
Mon.-Thur., 7:30 AM – 12 MIDNIGHT
Fri., 7:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat., 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun., 9 AM – 12 AM
Exceptions - Davis Family Library
- Open full hours the day before classes resume, except the beginning of the summer session
- Weekend before Fall and Winter classes resume: Sat 9-5 (closed Winter) and Sun 9-8
- Close at 8 pm on days that classes/exams end
- Open 9-5 Monday-Friday during break periods
- Sat & Sun - closed for break periods between semesters - EXCEPT, any graduation, Alumni weekend,
- Sat & Sun open 9 – 5 pm for break periods within semesters
- Fall Orientation 8 AM - 8 PM
- Thanksgiving: CLOSE TH-S, re-open Sunday starting 2014.
- for 24/7, try having regular hours the middle Friday and Saturday for Spring 2014
Regular Hours - Armstrong Library
Academic Year
Mon.-Thur. 7:45 AM - Midnight
Fri. 7:45 AM – 6 PM
Sat. 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun. 10 AM – Midnight
Summer
Mon.-Thur., 7:45 AM – 10 PM
Fri., 7:45 AM – 6 PM
Sat. 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun. 1 PM – 10 PM
Exceptions - Armstrong Library
- Close at 5 pm on days that classes/exams end
- Open 9 - 5 Monday-Friday during College break period
- Saturday and Sunday closed during College break periods
- Sundays - breaks within semesters before classes resume - 4 pm - 12 midnight
Exam Periods
- Davis Family Library open 24/7; to be evaluated on a semester by semester basis pending budget, stats review and user feedback; and by consulting exam schedules/locations
- Armstrong - extend hours until midnight the Friday of the exam period - ONLY if needed to accommodate exam schedule; extended hours will match the earliest or latest exam in Bi-Hall. If there are no exams scheduled, regular hours will be in effect. Close on Saturday when last exam in MBH ends.
- Middlebury College Access card required for entry to Davis Family Library during exam period outside regular hours to prioritize facility use for primary users
Summer
- Regular opening - 5 pm July 4th (unless we get permission to close)
Routine Processes
• Hours reviewed annually in July and on a as needed basis throughout the year by a representative group of Library staff (Circulation Services, Library Administration)
• Review activity, user feedback, usage stats and staffing resources to determine changes to hours; regularly evaluate for possible budget savings
• Provide advance notice and consult with constituent and user groups regarding library hours; consult with Event Management
• Notify the user community – all staff/faculty/student - to any change in the regular library hours – spring break, fall break, Thanksgiving, Exams, Winter Carnival, Holidays, break periods
• Hours signage posted on web, at service points and on entrance doors
• Notify Public Safety
• Notify Library Cafe
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