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New Knowledgebase: Building Information

Building Information

Building Keys:
 
If you need a specific building key, please contact Mark.
This includes staff bathroom, loading dock, general access keys, etc.
 
AMAG:
 
If the AMAG system is not functioning, occupants are to call 335-5071 and ask for us (Facilities Management) to investigate/repair the problem. If it is after hours, the same phone number is used, but the caller needs to press “1” to get transferred to the Power Plant so that our after-hours maintenance person can take care of the call. If the AMAG system is not working after hours and it is imperative that you get into the building, contact UI Police Emergency Communications Center/Dispatch at 335-5022 and an officer would be dispatched to assist you. The UI Police are the only ones that are issued override keys for the exterior AMAG doors, and they keep those keys in an electronic key safe that can track who “checks out” a key ring.
 
If the building loses power, the AMAG system will run on batteries for several hours. If the building loses Ethernet connectivity, the AMAG program functions based on the most recent instructions and access rights for cardholders. In the four years we’ve had AMAG on campus (and over 50 buildings), an override key has not been needed on an exterior door. We have been asked to issue override keys for the exterior doors for the new Hygienics Lab building at the Research Park Campus and for Jessup Hall – both requests were denied. In fact, the Knox Box, installed on the outside of buildings for Fire Department access, has a proximity card or fob, not a key, for the first responders to gain access to buildings.
 

Maps of building 

Hardin Library Map

General Info about 24 hour study room: it  can be accessed by anyone affiliated with UI or UI health care with ID. On initial use, may need to swipe card 2x to gain entry... If this does not work, someone with UI health care affiliation can contact hospital security to gain entry. If someone calls or comes to desk reporting problems with access, need to contact Deanna so that she can work with security to resolve issue.

There are over 10 quiet study rooms on this floor. They are first come, first serve. 2 group study rooms (414 and 415). Faculty study rooms are available, need to be reserved with Deanna.

​Location of books, journals, etc.:

Print Journals and the Reserve Collection are located on the 3rd floor. The folios and general collection is located on the fourth floor. Media items are located by the reserve collection on the third floor. 

Use of the Break Room:

Only Hardin Library Staff are permitted in this area.

Facilities:

Report problems with lighting, etc. to Mark.