Conduct Policy
The Walker Management Library seeks to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our users. The library is a place for active learning and quiet reflection. Mutual courtesy and respect among users and staff are essential to promoting the educational mission of the library.
The Library has adopted several policies to assist in creating this environment for everyone - Food and Drink; Noise and Disruption; Study Rooms. More conduct related issues such as abuse of property, personal behavior, misuse of computers, and children in the library are covered by the library-wide conduct policy.
Food and Drink
- Non-alcoholic drinks are permissible in the library in covered containers
- Food is discouraged for several reasons:
- Disturbance of others (noise, odors, spills)
- Damage to library materials, equipment and facilities
- Attraction of vermin
- Owen spaces where food can be consumed with fewer constraints and less impact are readily available.
- Packaged, wrapped, non-messy items, consumed carefully and thoughtfully, and disposed of properly, may be acceptable.
- Any problems resulting from food and drink should be reported to a library staff member on duty.
Noise and Disruption
- Some noise is inevitable in a library environment. The second floor is more of a quiet area than the first floor, where library staff will be assisting users.
- Cell phones should be turned off or set to vibrate while in the library. Calls should be taken and/or made from outside the library open spaces.
Study Rooms
- The study rooms in the Library are for the use of Owen students, faculty, and staff.
- Students are only allowed to reserve rooms for group use (2 or more students).
- Policies and procedures associated with study room use and reservations are developed and approved by the Owen Student Government Association. The Library has the responsibility for administering these policies and procedures.
Last Updated: October 2006
