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Library Security

The University Library Security Department’s first priority is to maintain a safe and secure environment for all library staff--faculty, graduate students, support staff, and students--as well as for all library patrons, keeping in mind the Library’s goal of access for all and equal treatment of all.

We would like you to call Library and/or Campus Security anytime you feel uneasy about any situation or person with whom you come in contact. People who are usually going to cause trouble stand out, act differently, or just make you nervous. Most times the mere presence of a Security Officer can defuse a situation before it really begins. Security Officers would rather get 100 false calls than just one that was called in after a situation has gotten out of hand. Please make everyone’s job easier by calling at the first sign of discomfort.

In case of Emergency:

First, call 911

Next, call Library Security (available during most open hours)  217-841-7874

(Library Security advises that if you feel at all threatened that you can always call 911 and then Library Security at 217-841-7874)

Facility Emergency (Day 8 am-5pm, M-F):

Library Facilities: 217-333-0317

Facility Emergency (Night):

Facilities & Services 217-333-0340, then dial 0 for Campus Police Dispatch

A message should include:

• Building Name
• Location within the building
• A very brief description of your problem
• Your name
• The phone number at which you can be reached

Phone numbers

Campus Police

Emergency 911

Non-Emergency 3-1216

Library Security

Available during most open hours

Call *11 (from a library phone) or 217-841-7874 (from any phone)

Security Personnel

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Last modified by: Douglas Heintz on 11/5/12