COVID-19 Fall 2020 Update

This guide is intended to provide up-to-date information during the campus reopening related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

The Andruss Library faculty and staff are committed to fostering an environment of research and study. We are closely monitoring government policy changes, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, government mandates, University requirements, and public health advancements and will continue to make changes as necessary or appropriate to our protocols and procedures

***Due to BU changing to remote learning only, we are only accepting current BU students, faculty, and staff***

(last updated 8/31/2020)

As part of our Fall plan, we have several safety measure in place for patrons and employees 

Patrons will be required to wear a face mask and follow the safety guidelines posted by the entrance.

• Wear a face covering over mouth and nose
• Practice social distancing of at least six feet
• Wash hands frequently
• Please refrain from moving any furniture
• No meals inside the library - small snacks and drinks are okay
• Only one person in an elevator at a time
• Stay home if you are sick

In an effort to support social distancing and maintaining cleanliness in Andruss Library, we have implemented the following safety measures:

• Added hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and plastic covers for computer keyboards and mice throughout the building & located in elevator lobbies of each floor
• Removed excess furniture to reduce density and occupancy
• Re-arranged furniture to support social distancing - PLEASE DO NOT MOVE FURNITURE
• Increased number of cleaning stations 

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