The LRC is pleased to announce it is piloting 24/7 access to the library!
June 15th - August 1st, USD students, faculty, and staff may use the 1st floor of the library at any time. At 8pm, the Circulation desk will shut down and anyone in the library will need to move to the 1st floor information services area. At that time, the atrium doors leading to the rest of the library will be locked and entry to the LRC will require a valid campus ID card.
FAQs
Restrooms - the single user restroom outside PLRC 113 will be available after hours.
Security/safety -
The SALTO building access system will require a current campus ID card to enter the building and the library after hours. This should prevent people who are not members of the USD community from entering after hours. Please help us maintain a safe and secure environment by not propping open doors.
The 1st floor information services area is being used for the pilot because it allows for a safer, more secure environment compared to the rest of the library. Campus Public Safety is able to monitor this area remotely by security camera.
Checking out items -
Peripheral items held at the circulation desk (e.g., charging cords) must be checked out before 8pm when the service desk closes. They may be left in the dropbox on your way out, or returned the following day (within 24 hours of checkout time).
Books that are housed in the 1st floor information services area (including study aids) may be checked out after hours using a self-service kiosk.
Books that are housed elsewhere in the library cannot be checked out after hours. Patrons may request the item via the catalog for pick up the next day.
After August 1st -
We are offering this pilot in hopes it will be a success and we’ll be able to continue 24/7 access going forward.
As we review the results of the pilot, we’ll be looking at a variety of issues including usage, security/safety, impact on services, and more.
We welcome your feedback! Please drop by and chat with us or send your comments to lrccirc@sandiego.edu.
We’ll keep the community posted on the results and plans going forward.