Welcome back to DUT Library
In response to the implementation of level 2 lockdown and curfew adjustment, as well as the mandatory Guidelines and Protocols from the Covid Response Task Team, we have instituted at all DUT Libraries adjusted services and operating hours to allow restricted access to libraries and services without compromising the health and safety of the DUT community.
Several measures have been implemented to ensure that library spaces and information services are reorganized to maintain social distancing. These changes are necessary and have limited student and staff access, the study and social spaces, access to computers and laptops, as well as some of the face-to-face services offered by the Library. Information and Reference services are available at all library sites, however the virtual services will also continue to be offered. The Ask a Librarian chat facility, remains operational during office hours.
The following LEVEL 2 MANDATORY protocols are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Library spaces:
- Controlled restricted access to libraries based on the number of available seating to comply with the social distancing guidelines and implementation.
- Hand sanitizers have been provided at the entrance and throughout the Library to ensure that all users sanitize their hands.
- Compulsory use of masks by all library users to minimize the spread of infection.
- Library furniture has been re-organized to ensure that a two-metre distance is in place between users.
- Sneeze shields have been installed at all library service points and all frontline staff are equipped with face shields as an extra layer of protection for themselves as well as our users
- Dedicated self-check points are in place to quarantine all returned library material for a period of 24 hours
- The number of students using a group room has been reduced to comply with the social distancing measures.
- Loaning of laptops is allowed under close supervision and proper sanitation protocols will be observed
- Use of Ezone computers is limited to one hour per user.
Revised opening times:
