LIBRARY SECURITY

To maintain the integrity of the collection, the Library has a secured entrance.  An alarm will sound when sensitized materials pass through the gates. Whenever an alarm sounds, you are required to stop and return to the circulation desk. Frequently, tapes or books from other libraries or bookstores and electronic items trigger the alarm. A patron may pass through the gate only after the reason for the activation of the alarm is determined.

If the desk assistant discovers non-circulating Pierce Law Library materials or materials not checked out, a written report of the incident is made and given to the library director for further action. Failure to stop when the alarm sounds upon exiting is a violation of library policy and a possible honor code violation.

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS

Return to the circulation desk. Remove your laptop, cell phone or other electronic devices from your bags and leave them at the circulation desk as you walk through again with all other materials.

ALARMED DOORS

Emergency exit doors on the first and third floors are alarmed and are to be used only in the event of an actual emergency. Students who exit through one of these doors without a declared emergency are in violation of the honor code. If you accidentally push the door and trigger the alarm go to the circulation desk immediately.