The librarian on duty, whether day, night, or weekend, has the responsibility to occupy the reference desk during the hours that s/he is assigned.

If the librarian must leave the desk, whether to help a patron on another floor or for some other reason, they should post the "Librarian on duty will return shortly" sign.   The librarian should check the telephone for messages upon their return to the desk.

Librarians should not leave the building before their shift is over, except in emergencies. Student assistants are responsible for finding replacements among their coworkers when they cannot work their assigned hours. See Swaps for further information.

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