Emergencies
The John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) has a special alarm system, which is not controlled by the Hardin Library alarm system and cannot be silenced by desk staff. If the alarm is activated in the JMRBR, call 911 to describe the location and alarm, then inform the Circulation Desk (335-9151) and make sure that Deanna and Janna are aware of the situation. If there is no one in the Administrative Office, contact the following individuals in order until you reach someone:
When the alarm is activated due to fire, the door to the room will automatically close and a special fire suppression system will activate; All staff and patrons in the JMRBR must evacuate the room immediately. |
John Martin Rare Book Room
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-1098
Tel: 319/335-9154
Fax: 319/353-3752
Emails may be sent to: damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu (curator)