Weather Update
Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.
Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information.
The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.
Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed. The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open. For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS.
3:12 PM 02/08/2013
Weekend and Holiday Delivery
Mail Services is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and College holidays, and couriers are not permitted in the dorms except for delivery of some perishable items. Do not spend extra money for Saturday delivery, since packages are not accepted or processed over the weekend.
Tracking
Use signature tracking and insurance options for valuable or very important items. The U.S. Postal Service—as well as private carriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.—provide options that can track and protect your letter or package, provided that a signature is captured at the point of delivery. Mail Services and Receiving acknowledges proof of delivery at Barnard only for those items signed for by one of our staff.
USPS Delivery Confirmation issues
Many booksellers and other companies use USPS “Delivery Confirmation” as their preferred shipping method. “Delivery Confirmation” is something of a misnomer. At present, most Delivery Confirmation items do not require a signature or even an acceptance scan at Barnard. When the USPS web site tells you that such an item has been “delivered,” it means that it has arrived at the local Post Office, not at Barnard. For this reason, we do not accept Delivery Confirmation by itself as proof that an item has been received at Barnard.
Credit Cards and Cash
Every year, the Post Office receives thousands of complaints nationwide about cash missing from mailed envelopes. Barnard College cannot be held responsible for claims concerning missing cash. Please ensure that all credit cards sent are not validated until after receipt by the card user.
Edible items
Securely wrap food items in an air-tight metal container. If not, the package may be damaged by rodents or other vermin during transit. Send non-perishable items only; never send fruit!
