Building sweeps are done to give us an idea of how many people are using the building. Sweeps should be done at the beginning of each shift, and at least twice for a four-hour shift.
1). Take sweeps sheet or use the Teams App on your phone (Access and Collection Services 2 > Apps > Sweeps) to keep track of patron numbers.
2). Count patrons by section of the library and floor in the building.
- Don’t forget to count patrons in study rooms, classrooms, computer labs.
3). Push in chairs.
4). Check circulation office copier for paper.
5). Check public copier for paper/bring up paper if needed.
a. if paper is low (down to two boxes in copier closet), tell supervisor
6). Pick up loose paper and trash.
7). Turn off lamps.
8). Record patron count in Forms on Teams if not using phone.
- Teams -- Law Library -- Access and Collection Services 2 > Sweeps
9). Browse books.
- Visit every floor to find books left on tables or carts.
- Use the Mr. Browse account to record the barcode in each book found and reshelve.
