Emergency Closings
Information on campus closings will be found by contacting
651-696-6397 (696-NEWS) to obtain information about possible
College closing.
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Headphones
Headphones may be checked out from the Reserve desk for a
period of two hours. Headphones may not leave the library.
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Lockers
Current Macalester students may check out a locker in the link
for one semester at a time. Priority will be given to students
living off campus, students working on honors projects, and
students having other special needs. Otherwise it is first come,
first served. Locker requests may be made at the Circulation
Desk.
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Microform Printers & Charges
Microform copiers are available on the lower level of the library.
The charge for microform copying is $.10 per copy, payable at
the Circulation Desk.
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Photocopiers & Charges
Public copiers are available on the first floor and lower level
of the library. Current photocopy rates are $0.08 per page with
a copy card, and $0.15 per page with cash. First-year students
receive their first copy card free of charge. Cards are also
available for purchase at the Circulation Desk for $1.00. Students
load value on their copycards using machines available on the
first floor and lower level of the library. Faculty and staff
may obtain preloaded $25.00 copy cards, which are charged to
their department.
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Special Events
Food and beverages are permitted in library meeting areas for
library and campus functions if the event has been given prior
approval by the members of the Library Events Committee. All
food and drink are to be consumed within the confines of the
designated space. Hosts for the event are responsible for the
clean up and removal of all leftover food and beverages.
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Staffing During Severe Weather Conditions
The College policy on offering services during emergencies is
stated in the Staff Handbook under Emergency Procedures. The
Library is identified as an essential building/function which
should remain open if the College closes. It is essential that
Circulation services be offered when the Library is open during
severe weather; it is preferable but not essential that other
public services, such as Reference and Periodicals services
be offered; it is not essential for Technical Services to be
staffed.
Library hours will be as close to normal as possible given
the emergency conditions and availability of staff. The Library
Director and Public Services Team Leader will jointly determine
library hours.
If unusual conditions exist and the College does not declare
an emergency closing, the Library will give top priority to
maintaining hours and services, especially public services.
However, under no conditions will the library staff be expected
to take personal risks to report to work.
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The Library does not assign study rooms to students. The rooms
remain open for use on a "first come, first served"
basis. 30 lockers are available in the link if students have a
lot of study materials to store for a project. These lockers are
assigned through the Circulation Desk of the library.
Four locked study rooms - 407, 408, 416, 417 - have been set
aside for use by faculty. These rooms remain locked at all times.
Faculty who are interested in a study room are to be directed
to the Provost's Office, as these rooms are assigned by the Provost.
The faculty approved for study rooms receive their keys and a
written copy of the Policy for Provost Guest Studies from the
Library's Office Manager. Faculty may access these studies anytime
during open library hours only. When the term of use is complete,
Faculty members must return their keys to the Library Office.
