The Robert E. Eiche Library abides by Federal laws, the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, local ordinances, the University Code of Conduct, and other University and College policies that guide behavior on the campuses including the Academic Integrity Policy. Presented here are particular provisions for behavior within the library. Violations of this code may result in the loss of library privileges or further disciplinary actions from the College.
- Food, Beverages and Tobacco
Food is not permitted in the library. Beverages are permitted in spill-proof drinking containers only. Library users should dispose of all food and non-spillproof drinking containers in the appropriate receptacles or recycling bins before entering the library. Tobacco use of any kind is prohibited in the library.
- Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior of any kind, including excessive noise, harassing library users, or harassing library staff is prohibited.
- Defacing Library Materials, Equipment, Furniture, and Facilities
Cutting, tearing, or defacing materials such as books, periodicals, pamphlets, microforms, compact disks, videos, or tampering with computers, software, software configurations, equipment, furniture, and facilities is prohibited.
- Denying Access to Library Resources
Preventing or postponing timely access to library resources through theft or deliberate misplacement of materials or other acts is prohibited.
- Copyright and Licensed Databases
The responsibility for the appropriate use of copyrighted and licensed material lies with the user. The misuse of or unauthorized use of copyrighted or licensed information may lead to criminal prosecution or result in a loss of library and computing privileges or other disciplinary action.
- Courtesy and Responsibility
The University Libraries are unable to guarantee the privacy and/or confidentiality of persons using the Internet. Nor is it possible to prevent other library users from observing online information or images they may find inappropriate. All persons using online and Internet resources are expected to show common courtesy and respect for both the privacy and sensibilities of others.
- Bicycles, Scooters, Roller Skates, Roller Blades, and Skateboards
The use of bicycles, scooters, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards in the library is prohibited. Bicycles may not be parked in buildings.
- Animals
No animals, except those used to assist people with disabilities, are allowed in the library.
- Photographs, Films, and Videos
To ensure that the privacy rights of library users are respected and to avoid disruptions of normal business operations, the library reserves the right to limit the use of photographic or video graphic equipment within the facilities.
- Soliciting
Soliciting for donations or signatures on petitions is not allowed.
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