JOYNER LIBRARY POLICIES
Library Conduct Policy
Joyner Library is committed to providing users with an environment that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to study and research. Users and visitors are expected to engage in behavior consistent with this goal. They are also expected to abide by all relevant University policies, state laws, and federal laws.
To ensure that all library users and visitors are able to use library resources and services effectively, Joyner Library requires full compliance with the rules and regulations listed below. Entering the library represents an agreement to abide by these rules. Anyone who observes violations of this policy may report them to a security guard who will take the appropriate action.
Food and Drink
Food and drinks are permitted in the library, except in the following locations:
- North Carolina Collection
- Special Collections & Archives
- Music Library
- Areas with computers and other electronic equipment, such as photocopiers, printers, and microform equipment
Drinks must be in covered containers.
Library users may not have food delivered to the library.
Trash should be disposed of in the nearest trash receptacle.
If a spill occurs, the patron responsible should go to the nearest service desk and request cleaning supplies. The patron is responsible for cleaning the spill.
General Behavior:
Library patrons must observe all posted rules of library use, including, but not limited to, restrictions related to the use of group study rooms and computer use.
Library patrons must turn off ringers on cell phones and pagers or turn them to a non-audible setting upon entering the library. Cell phone conversation should be brief and conducted in a low voice. If an extended conversation is necessary, please go to the pay telephone area or outside the building. Take your belongings with you if you move to make a phone call. Cell phone conversations are prohibited in the Music Library, in Special Collections, and at library service desks.
Individuals 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Adults who bring children or minors into the library are responsible for monitoring their activities and regulating their behavior.
Headphones must be used when listening to audio materials. The volume should be set at a level that ensures that the sound is not audible to others.
Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
Prior approval from Library Administration must be obtained before filming or using flash photography.
Fliers and signs may be posted on the boards in the public telephone area on first floor of Joyner Library. Prior approval from Library Administration must be obtained before posting fliers and signs in other locations or distributing leaflets in the library.
Animalsare not permitted in the Library. This prohibition does not apply to service animals trained to assist disabled individuals or animals approved by the Environmental Health and Safety Office and Library Administration for special circumstances or events.
Prohibited Behavior:
- Preventing or limiting access to library facilities, equipment or materials through theft, vandalism, or deliberate misplacement of materials
- Removing library materials from the building without checking them out
- Defacing, destroying, or corrupting any of the library’s information resources
- Engaging in disorderly or disruptive behavior
- Using rollerblades, skateboards, or roller skates in the library
- Possessing or using alcohol or illegal drugs
- Using tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco
- Solicitation or sales activity
- Being in unauthorized areas of the library, or remaining in the library after closing, or when requested to leave during emergency situations or drills
Users of the Library’s computers are expected to follow all University rules, regulations and procedures for University work produced on computing equipment, systems and networks. The use of these technologies for commercial gain or private profit is prohibited.
Date Issued: December 2, 2004
