Library News & Announcements

Libraries Reopen 20 July in a Limited Capacity

As of June 24, MCBQ Lowered Health Protection Condition to BRAVO - HPCON-B. The Commanding General, Marine Corps University, has authorized the Marine Corps Research Library and Quantico Base Library to open in limited capacities.

Both Libraries will have different maximum patron capacities and levels of service, indicated below.

• Our primary focus is to provide services while mitigating health risks to staff and patrons.
• The July 20 opening remains contingent upon procuring/installing Plexiglas shields at staff-patron transaction areas and staff work areas, and procuring other PPE and sanitization supplies.

MARINE CORPS RESEARCH LIBRARY

Hours: Monday-Friday: 0730-1700 and Saturday & Sunday 1000-1700 (This allows us to clean public spaces daily from 1700-1800).

Max. patron capacity: 50 persons, limited to MCU students, faculty, staff, DoD active duty only.

Face Masks: Required for staff and patrons.

Social Distancing: Required for staff and patrons.

Library Staffing: We will continue to adhere to minimal staffing as practicable, and telework options.

Public Computers: Patrons will check in and receive a workstation assignment. Max. computer time is 1 hour. Active duty family members will not be authorized computer use on the Research Library side.

Second Deck: Second deck is closed to patrons. If you need assistance retrieving books from the second deck, Library staff will get them for you.

Meeting rooms: Closed.

QUANTICO BASE LIBRARY

Hours: Monday-Friday: 0730-1700 and Saturday & Sunday 1000-1700. (This allows us to clean public spaces daily from 1700-1800.)

Max. patron capacity: 10 persons, limited to DoD active duty and family members only.

Face Masks: Required for staff and patrons.

Social Distancing: Required for staff and patrons.

Library Staffing: We will continue to adhere to minimal staffing as practicable, and telework options.

Public Computers: No public computer use. Active duty family members will not be authorized computer use on the Research Library side.

Programming & Activities: No programming/activities for first 30 days after reopening.

Thank you for your patience - we look forward to seeing our patrons again and eventually reopening to full capacity!

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The Library Staff