Animals | Cell Phones, Pages and other Audio Devices | Children and Minors | Circulation of Library Materials | Clothing | Computer Use | Disruptive Behavior | Emergencies | Filming and Photographing | Food and Drink | Identification | Library Materials, Equipment, Facilities, and Furniture | Literature Distribution and Posting/Advertising | Skateboards, Skates, and Bicycles | Soliciting
University Libraries supports the instructional and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Cincinnati. Library facilities, collections, and services are also available to community users and visiting scholars whose work requires access to a research library. In order to provide appropriate library environments for all library users, the following policies have been developed. Persons who do not abide by these policies will be asked to leave the libraries. Campus Police will assist as needed.
No animals are allowed in the libraries other than those assisting persons with disabilities.
Cell phones and pagers should be set to silent or vibrate when in the library in consideration of other library users. Patrons talking on a cell phone may be asked to go to an area where the conversation would be less distracting to others or to leave the library. Headsets must be used for any audio listening while using University Libraries. Audio devices should be played at a level that does not disturb others. (Cell phone use is prohibited in the Archives and Rare Books Library and the Classics Library.)
Children under the age of 14 who are not registered UC students must be accompanied by an adult. Adults who bring children into the library are responsible for monitoring their activities and regulating their behavior. A UC ID or a photo ID may be required to verify age or student status. If a parent or guardian cannot be located, Campus Police may be contacted.University Libraries does not filter content from the Internet. Parents and other adult care-providers should be aware that allowing minors to have unsupervised access to electronic resources and the Internet could result in their access to information or images that parents may find inappropriate for their children. State and federal laws and university computer use regulations apply in the Libraries.
Removing or attempting to remove library materials or property without following standard check-out procedures or other authorization is prohibited.
Appropriate dress is required. Shirts and shoes must be worn in the libraries.
Library computers are provided primarily for the use of the UC community. Certain computers in each library are available for community users. State and federal laws and university computer use regulations apply in the libraries. See for example, the Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources Policy.
Headsets must be used for any audio listening while using University Libraries. Audio devices should be played at a level that doesn’t disturb others.
Disruptive behavior toward others, both library patrons and staff, is prohibited. Examples include:
In the event of fire, severe weather, power outages, or other emergency situations, library staff, Public Safety staff, or a public emergency announcement will alert building occupants to the procedures for evacuation or taking shelter. All fire alarms require immediate exit by all building occupants.
UC students, faculty, and staff may film/photograph for academic use in the libraries provided that they do not photograph users without permission or cause a disruption. Others wishing to film/photograph in the libraries (i.e. the Media) must be approved to do so by Library Administration (556-1515) or an appropriate library administrator provided no users are photographed without permission and no disturbance is created.
Beverages in closed containers (bottled water, travel mugs, sodas, coffee cups with lids, thermoses, etc.) are permitted in University Libraries. Those who consume beverages in the libraries are asked to contact the person at the nearest service desk for assistance if they accidentally spill a beverage. Drinks are not permitted in the following areas:
Consumption of food is prohibited in library facilities. University Libraries provides space on the outside patio (Langsam) and in the 5th floor lobby (Langsam) for patrons to consume food. Those not complying with these policies will be asked to dispose of their food or leave the building.
A UC ID or a photo ID may be requested to verify age or student status. Public Safety staff will require users to present a UC ID or a photo ID to enter Langsam Library after 6pm.
Misuse of library materials, equipment, facilities, and furniture is prohibited. The following are examples of prohibited actions:
Public bulletin boards are located throughout campus for posting. One is located in the lobby of Langsam Library. Questions about posting materials in the libraries should be referred to Library Administration (556-1515) or College and Departmental Library Department Heads. Inappropriate materials will be removed.
Skateboarding, roller or inline skating, and bicycling are prohibited within libraries. Bicycles must be parked in designated outside areas.
Soliciting or accosting patrons or staff for any purpose is prohibited.
Questions regarding these rules may be directed to the Library Administration (513 556-1515).
Approved by MC November 7, 2007
