Section 1.3 :
Department Equipment Policies
Use of departmental office equipment.
The office equipment, especially the computers, are not for public or private use. Permission should be obtained from a department supervisor to use the equipment.
Equipment is not to be removed without permission.
Equipment failure / problems should be reported ASAP to a staff person.
Staff should be familiar with notification procedures for problems with the OCLC and Voyager.
Daily department shut down procedures
If you are the last person in the department please make sure that the following procedures are followed.
Computers — Please run the Windows shutdown procedures.
Exception: DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS ARIEL.
Click Start
Click Shut Down
Make sure Shut down the computer? button is selected
Click Yes
All programs should be closed before you shut down.
Turn all computers off. Wait for the message – It’s now safe to turn off your computer.
MAKE SURE ANY APPLIANCES – HEATERS – MICROWAVE etc. are turned off. Heaters need to be unplugged.
Make sure all doors to the department are closed and locked.
See also: LRC Emergency/Disaster Manual
