Use of Library Facility

The Library is committed to maintaining an atmosphere conducive to research and study. Behavior of groups or individuals which disrupts or obstructs the library-related work and activities of the University community is prohibited.

Unattended Minors

Generally children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. At the discretion of Library staff, middle school students (ages 12-14), who are using the library for school research, may be permitted to stay unattended if they are behaving in an appropriate manner. High school age students (14-17) may use the library for research purposes. Unattended children under the age of 14, middle and high school students not using the library for research purposes, and any person behaving in an unacceptable manner will be asked to leave the library.

Food and Drink

Recognizing that students spend many hours in the Library and enjoy a cup of coffee, can of soda, or a small snack while studying, the University Libraries provide vending machines on the 2nd floor. Crumbs and spills attract bugs resulting in damaged collections; so please clean up messes immediately and discard trash in appropriate containers.

Drinks are allowed in closed containers such as covered cups, cans, or water bottles. Food is limited to snack items. No group meals, fast food, or open plates of food are allowed. The delivery of food to the Library for library users is not allowed. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. The consumption of food and drink in the shelving areas, the University Archives, and The Marian Library is prohibited.

Smoking

Smoking and chewing tobacco are not permitted anywhere in the library building.

Weather Related Closings and Delays

Closings

When classes are canceled and campus offices are closed for the whole day, the University Library will try to be open between noon-8 PM. The severity of the weather and the ability of library staff to safely travel the streets will determine actual hours.

On days when the campus closes offices in the afternoon or cancels evening classes, the library will try to remain open until 8:00 or 9:00 PM depending on the severity of the weather.

The voicemail message at 229-4221 will be updated to indicate the correct library hours. Email messages will also be sent to the campus community indicating early closings or other departures from normal operating hours.

Delays

When the University opens on a delayed basis, the Library will open at the same time campus offices open and classes begin.

Bulletin Boards

Posters and signs may be displayed on the bulletin board across from the restrooms on the 1st floor. All materials must have an Office of Student Activities stamp.

Other bulletin boards in the library are dedicated to library materials.

See also: Community User Policies

See also: Computing Policies