B. Library Guide to the New Normal

**Updated as of 30 November 2020 

The library remains closed to the public until further notice. Temporarily, only UPB employees and students (within allowed age) can avail of services and enter the library. 

Outside researchers are still not allowed to enter the library but may use online platforms for their request subject to existing policy for external researchers.

Standard health protocols are observed as follows: 

   » Everyone is obliged to use a face mask and face shield and must observe safe physical              

     distancing of at least 1 meter. 

   » A thermal scanner is installed at the library entrance to monitor temperature not   

      exceeding 37.5 degrees with a contact tracing logbook.  

   » Returned books will undergo 72-hour quarantine before re-circulation.

   » Computers and other library equipment are disinfected every after use. 

   » Everyone is required to bring and use their own writing implements when transacting. 

   » Reading areas will be available with safe physical distancing (faculty only).