Library Behavior
In
order to create an optimum environment for study, research and learning, Library
patrons are asked to adhere to the following regulations:
-
Noise. All of the
areas of the Library are considered quiet study areas. Electronic devices such
as radios, cellular phones, beepers, etc. should not be used in the Library.
Cellular telephone conversations should be conducted outside the library. The
Library understands verbal interaction is necessary to conduct certain group activities,
as well as conducting business at the circulation and other public service desk,
however, Library patrons should be considerate of other students, faculty and
staff who are reading and studying by keeping voice and other sound levels as
low as possible.
- Food
and beverages. Food and beverages pose a threat to library materials and furnishings.
Do not bring them into the library. Drink containers, including water bottles,
must be kept in backpacks.
-
Use of furniture.
Library furniture is for the exclusive use of patrons who are reading or studying.
Furniture should not be relocated or used for sleeping, as footrests, etc.
- Library
materials. After
using materials, please place them in the book trucks located on each floor. Items
may also be left on the tables. Do not try to re-shelve materials or leave
them where they can be damaged: on the floor, stacked too high, on the copy machines,
etc.
- Waste
paper and trash.
Patrons should clean up after themselves by placing waste paper and other trash
in the waste receptacles located throughout the Library.
- While
on the library, patrons are not allowed to
- smoke
- sleep
- eat
or drink
- solicit
(try to sell merchandise or services.)
- sit
or stand on work surfaces such as tables, counters, desks, etc.
- play
music at a level audible to other persons.
-
physically, verbally or with gesture threaten, abuse, or assault another person.
- be drunk or
disorderly
Staff
may call the campus police if any person committing any of these offenses or engaged
in inappropriate behavior refuses to abide by the library policy.
At
its discretion, the Library may exclude from use or revoke borrowing privileges
for anyone known to have violated any rule in this policy.
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