UCSD LIBRARIES INFORMATION DESK
SSHL REFERENCE DESK

On days when both the Information and SSHL reference desks are single-staffed breaks will need to be staggered amongst the Information and Reference desk staff members. Staff members will inform one another as to when they would prefer to take their break(s) and lunch/dinner break.

When the Information Desk Staff member takes a break:

• The Information Desk staff member will indicate the time when s/he will be returning to the Information Desk on the "clock" sign and place it on the Information Desk along with the "Temporarily closed…" sign.
• S/he will notify the Circulation and the SSHL reference desks that s/he is taking a break or lunch/dinner break, and when s/he will be returning to the desk.

• S/he will forward the Information Desk telephone calls to the SSHL reference desk telephone.

• When s/he returns from break s/he will inform the Circulation and SSHL reference desks.

• S/he will remove the above mentioned signs and cancel the call forwarding.
  

When the SSHL Reference Desk member takes a break:

• The Reference Desk staff member will indicate the time s/he will be returning to the reference desk on the "clock" sign and place it on the reference desk.

• S/he will notify the Information and CPNM desks that s/he is taking a break or lunch/dinner break, and when s/he will be returning to the desk.

• When s/he returns from break s/he will inform the Information and CPNM desks.

• S/he will remove the above mentioned sign.