Entry and Exit Procedures

At the Madison Building entrance, a Library Police Officer operates X-ray scanning equipment as part of the entry procedure.

Individuals should limit the amount of personal property they bring into the Library. Persons entering the Library do so with the understanding that all property in their possession, including, but not limited to, suitcases, briefcases, attache cases, handbags, large envelopes, packages, and office equipment, will be inspected by the Library Police upon entry and exit.

Entry Procedures

Entry procedures have been implemented to ensure that prohibited items are not brought onto the premises, thus safeguarding the Library's visitors and staff. Members of the public entering any of the Library buildings must pass through a magnetometer (metal detector). X-ray machines are also used by the Library Police as part of this entry procedure.

Also at the point of entry, privately owned office equipment including, but not limited to, laptop computers and other devices, must be registered with the Library Police.

Exit Procedures

At the Library building exits, all individuals must present for inspection all property in their possession, including, but not limited to, suitcases, briefcases, attache cases, handbags, large envelopes, packages, and office equipment. Most books, magazines, and other library-type materials will be thoroughly inspected by the Library Police Officer on duty.

At the exit, all individuals must also pass through a theft detection gate, which will sound an alarm if a targeted collections item is carried through it.