Unlocking integration opportunities: How Dahlgren Memorial Library implemented the circulation of room keys for the Georgetown University School of Medicine rooms

Abstract

Dahlgren Memorial Library, the Graduate Health and Life Sciences Research Library at Georgetown University implemented the circulation of room keys in 2007. The rooms were outside of the library and managed by Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Office of Financial Affairs who were integral in the implementation of the keys and the management of the rooms. This article will discuss the policies and procedures for circulating the room keys, downfalls and benefits, and future plans.

Keywords:

• Circulation
• lecture rooms
• meeting rooms
• room keys
• room reservation system
• study rooms
• Virtual EMS

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