170.2 Library Hours

Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999
Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 70 - Library
 
Originator: Director of Libraries
Current File: 170.2
Adoption Date: 1/29/1999
Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006
 
Replaces File: 170.2
Date of Origin: 8/17/1993
 
Classification: Faculty
 
In Archive? No

170.2 Library Hours

 

A. Background

The Furman University libraries maintain hours designed to meet the information needs of members of the University community. The libraries will be open during those hours that students and faculty regularly make use of library resources and services. Statistics on use are kept to provide data for planning regular and exceptional library hours. Each of the libraries will be open during those days and times when evidence indicates that a substantial number of students or faculty members would make use of its resources and services.

 

B. Policy

The libraries, in cooperation with the academic offices, will publicize their regular operating schedule and special hours.

 

C. Guidelines

1. University libraries will observe a "regular schedule" during the days that regular undergraduate classes are conducted during the academic year (September - May).

2. During the summer sessions (June - August), the libraries will observe an abbreviated schedule designed to meet the needs of summer school, graduate, and continuing education students.

3. The libraries will be closed on the following official University holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the day after Christmas and New Year's Eve.

4. The library will operate on an abbreviated schedule during the following academic calendar interims: Fall Break, Thanksgiving holidays, Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday, Easter Holidays, and between academic terms. The official schedule for each library will be posted on the front door, at the Circulation Desk, and on the library web site two (2) weeks prior to the interim period. Interim hours will be planned to meet the needs of continuing education students as well as students and faculty remaining on campus.

5. Library entry doors will be locked fifteen (15) minutes prior to closing.

6.  The Hamrick Family Study Lounge will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the regular academic term.  University ID cards provide access to this area.  Study lounge hours will be abbreviated during academic breaks and holidays.

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