Inclement Weather Procedures

Libraries staff should know that a good way to get information regarding weather closures is to subscribe to SAFE-U alerts via text, phone, or email. You can subscribe to SAFE-U alerts or manage your notification preferences on the MyInfo page of MyU. Details on weather closures also will be posted on the SAFE-U alerts website and the U of M homepage. 

In the event the University Twin Cities campus does close for weather-related or other events: 

• University administration will send an email to all Twin Cities faculty, staff, and students with details about the closing. 

• The University Librarian/Dean's main phone number (612-624-4520) will have a voicemail message repeating the official closing information. 

• The University Librarian/Dean's office will send a Libraries "all-staff" email confirming the campus closing. 

• Supervisors of student staff should forward the message or otherwise attempt to contact students as appropriate. 

• Staff who work weekend and evening shifts should call the University Librarian/Dean's main number (612-624-4520) if they believe the University may be closed or closing on the day of their shift. 

   

If you have any questions about communication procedures, please speak with your supervisor. 

Desk Guide and Procedures

1: Button Studio Key Card

There is a 1:Button Studio located in Walter Library Room 240.  It is a fully automated HD video recording space with professional studio lighting and sound equipment. It is set up to record high-quality video projects without any knowledge of lights and cameras.

We have key cards available for this room at the 2nd floor desk in the lock box. Key cards may be checked out to University of Minnesota students, staff and faculty only. For more information click on the 1:Button Studio Link  on the right-hand navigation bar.      

Library staff is not responsible for supporting the equipment. If users need help they should contact OIT at 612-625-6001 or email video@umn.edu. This contact information is available in Room 240.

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Here you will find links to helpful information about the University Libraries and specifically Walter Library.  Just click on a link to the right for more information on that subject. 

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