Hours
LibCal Hours, Google Business Profile Hours, and Banner Alerts.
About Hours
- LibCal Hours — LibCal Hours are displayed on the library website and are coordinated and managed by the Access Services department. Adjusting hours should be done with caution; changes may adversely impact group study room reservations and the hours component on the library homepage.
- Google Business Profile Hours — Google Business Profile Hours are displayed in Google search results and are managed by the Electronic Resources and Systems department. The hours associated with this profile must be updated manually to match the posted LibCal Hours.
- Banner Alerts — Banner alerts are posted on the library website to notify patrons of expected and unexpected changes to building hours and closures.
LibCal Hours
LibCal Hours are managed in LibCal. The main building hours are at the 'Gleeson Library' location; nested departments maintain separate services hours and include 'Reference & Research Services', 'Special Collections & University Archives', and 'Ask A Librarian'. 'Monihan Atrium' is managed as a separate location with separate hours.
- Responsibilities — Access Services is responsible for coordinating and managing the library's hours in LibCal. Electronic Resources & Systems provide backup.
- Permissions — Select Access Serivces staff and Electronic Resources staff have access to update the LibCal Hours.
Getting There
Use Caution Before Adjusting LibCal Hours
Group Study Room Reservations — Group Study Room availability is linked to the LibCal Hours 'Gleeson Library' location. If the library shortens its hours or closes unexpectedly, existing impacted room reservations must be cancelled and patrons must be notified.
Hours Component on Library Homepage — Adding new library locations or departments in LibCal Hours will break the hours component on the library homepage. Please consult with the Electronic Resources & Systems department before adding new locations or departments. Adjusting the hours for existing locations or departments will not break the hours component on the library homepage.
Springshare Documentation
Google Business Profile Hours
The Google Business Profile Hours are managed in Google. Electronic Resources & Systems is responsible for managing the library's hours in our Google Business Profile. The hours should exactly match the main Gleeson Library building hours in LibCal. Department-level hours (Reference, SCUA, Ask A Librarian) and Atrium hours are not not included in our Google Business Profile.
- Permissions — Anders, Katlyn, Brian, and Sherise have access to update the library's Google Business Profile Hours.
Getting There
- Perform a Google search for Gleeson Library | Geschke Center.
- If you're not already signed into your USFCA Google account, click the Sign In button at the top right of the results page.
- Click the Edit profile button directly under the 'Your business on Google' heading.
- Select the Hours tab to access the screen where you make and save your changes.
Note: It is not possible to access the library's profile via the Google Business Profile app. You will be blocked with this message:
We are sorry, but you do not have access to Business Profiles. Please contact your Organization Administrator for access.
If you encounter this message, use the access method described above.
Hours and Holiday Hours
Google Business Profile Hours are organized into two types:
- Hours — The main hours the library building is open during semesters and intersessions.
- Holiday Hours — All other hours, including holidays and other breaks.
Google Business Profile Help Documentation
Banner Alerts
We use banner alerts to let users know about changes to our hours. See: Components > Alerts »