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HPL Training Resources

This guide contains information training resources for HPL staff.

Library Opening

  • Write down the gate count on sheet at the circulation desk.
  • Open the computer lab – turn on all the lights and date the sign in book for the day.
  • Make sure the printers are filled with paper up to the line.
  • The library has the main floor and the second floor. The main floor should be quiet at all times. The second floor is for groups where patrons can speak at a normal volume.
  • Turn on all lights in the main area (light switches are behind the circulation desk) and the second floor stacks area (light switches are on wall on left)

Closing

  • The computer lab should be closed 15 minutes before the closing time.
  • Turn off all the lights and fill the paper trays in Alcove. Lock both doors and the library lab door.
  • Walk through the entire library, including the second floor stacks, 20 minutes before closing and alert the patrons of the closing time.
  • Count the laptops, chargers and calculators that is located in AJ’s office in the gray cabinet. Write your name, date, signature and number of items in the cabinet on the sheet provided. All items need to be counted including broken items. Also, make sure to close AJ's office door shut which locks the office as well.
  • Turn off all the fans and fill the paper tray in the main area.
  • Perform a final walk through 5 – 10 minutes before closing time to make sure no patrons are present.
  • Turn off all the lights of the main area and second floor stacks area.
  • Turn off all the fans and close the terrace door if open.
  • Input the gate count on the sheet according to date and time of the closing.
  • Lock the front doors from the inside and use the exit near the kitchen to leave.
  • Lock the kitchen door, brown door and orange door that’s behind the circulation desk before leaving

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