Fall 2020: Visiting the Library

We are here to help, virtually! Most library services remain online. See https://library.health.ufl.edu/services/covid-19/ for details.

Keeping Healthy:

• Masks will be required at all times, including in individual study rooms.
• UF affiliates will be expected to follow social distancing guidelines as recommended by the CDC. Library seating is spaced to support appropriate social distancing guidelines.
• No eating or drinking will be allowed in the Health Science Center Library, with the exception of drinking from water bottles.
• The entire space will be cleaned daily.
• To keep your study space clean, please bring needed cleaning supplies.
• HSC Security will be regularly patrolling the area for your safety.
• Individuals with symptoms should stay home and contact their medical provider.
• Hand sanitizer is available throughout the HSCL for your safety.

First Floor:

• The 1st floor will be open posted hours; hours may change based on exigent circumstances.
• UF affiliates will need to display their Gator 1 card to enter the 1st floor.
• Non-UF affiliates will not be allowed to enter without an appointment and prior screening. To request an appointment email ml.rethlefsen@ufl.edu and nortonh@ufl.edu.

Second Floor:

• The 2nd floor will only be open for students enrolled in Health Science Center colleges and residents/fellows in UF Health programs.
• The 2nd floor will be available posted hours; hours may change based on exigent circumstances.
• Learners will access the space using their Gator 1 cards. Gator 1 cards are needed to enter and exit the space.
• Individual study rooms may be reserved using the LibCal system: https://ufl.libcal.com/reserve/individualstudyHSCL
• Four individual study rooms are available for ProctorU/Honorlock testing.

2nd Floor Access Instructions

• You will need to have a Gator 1 card. Your Gator 1 Card is automatically activated when you register for classes.
• To enter the study space, you are required to swipe your Gator 1 card through the reader at the 2nd floor door. Failure to do so will set off the door alarm.
• To exit the floor, you are required to swipe your Gator 1 card through the reader at the 2nd floor door. Failure to do so will set off the door alarm.
• If the alarm sounds, you must swipe your Gator 1 card through the reader and push the door open to stop the alarm.
• Key card access ceases at closing time, and is not available until reopening. See our hours for details.
• For questions about accessing our 2nd floor study space, please contact the HSC Library at (lib-hsclcirc@health.ufl.edu) or (352-273-8408).

Fall 2020 services