For the safety and comfort of library patrons and staff, and the protection of library property, the following actions are examples of conduct not allowed on library property:
- Verbally or physically threatening or harassing library staff or patrons
- Unruly and disruptive behavior
- Using restrooms other than for their intended use
- Defacing or otherwise damaging library property
- Eating and/or drinking in areas where it is expressly prohibited
- Presence in the building, except where allowed, when the building is closed
- Soliciting or conducting surveys not authorized by the library
- Smoking, chewing, vaping, and other substance use
- Using cell phones and devices in a manner that disturbs other visitors. Cell phone and other audible notifications must be turned off
- Entering the library barefooted or without a shirt
- Bringing animals, other than service animals, into the library
- Filming or photographing without prior permission from Library Administration
- Any activity in violation of federal or state law
- Carrying firearms or dangerous weapons of any type, except by law enforcement officials
All bags and other articles are subject to inspection by library personnel. The library reserves the right to limit the size and number of items brought into the library.
Any minor age 12 or under MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
Library Computers are to be used in compliance with University Policies.
Inappropriate activities may jeopardize the user’s continued access to the University Libraries. Library staff or Campus Security personnel will intervene to stop prohibited activities and behaviors. Failure to comply with the libraries’ established standards of acceptable behavior may result in removal from the building and/or restriction of library privileges.
Policy #06-01
Approved: Interim Dean Wessells 10/05
Revised: Dean David C.Maslyn, 9/21/09
Revised: Interim Dean Larsen 2/22/23