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User
Conduct Policy Statement
Do's
& Don'ts
In
order to provide an atmosphere conducive to research and study at J. Eugene
Smith Library, the Library staff expects all patrons to comply with the
following policies. Failure to comply with any portion of this policy
may result in appropriate corrective action, which may include suspension
of library privileges and / or expulsion from the Library.
Please
DO:
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Be prepared to show that all library materials which you are removing
from the Library have been properly checked out.
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Keep conversations quiet and to a minimum in study areas so as not
to disturb others.
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Dress appropriately for a library setting. You must wear shoes and
shirts.
- Accompany
and supervise young children (under 12 years of age) at all times.
(see
CT State General Statutes, Sec. 53-21a).
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Comply with all policies and procedures contained in the latest version
of the ECSU Student Handbook.
- Keep a lid on your beverage.
When
in the Library, please DO NOT:
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Smoke or use tobacco products.
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Eat in the library.
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Direct verbal or physical abuse toward any individual
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Carry a weapon (see
the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 53-206)
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Use or possess alcohol or Illegal drugs.
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Behave in a disorderly manner, deface property, perform other acts
which are prosecutable under state or federal law
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Bring animals, except those animals assisting persons with disabilities
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Use library telephones, computers, or other equipment improperly or
without authorization.
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Enter into posted staff areas restricted to staff without staff permission.
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Use emergency doors and exits in non-emergency situations.
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Use electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, or headphones
in a way that disturbs others (i.e., no internet phone calls, cell
phone calls or loud music in reference or study areas)
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Bring in bicycles. (bike racks are available outside the Library building)
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Play sports or games, such as hacky sack, frisbee, throwing footballs,
baseballs, or basketballs, or other disruptive physical games in the
Library building.
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Roller blade or skateboard in the building.
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Post notices of upcoming events or tape any notices on the walls in
the Library building. All notices must be approved by the Library
director and put only on bulletin boards.
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