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Terre Haute, IN 47809

Patron Conduct

Policy

In order to foster a safe and civil envi-ronment for both library patrons and library staff, we have a written policy in place that outlines expectations and actions of our users. Violations of any of these guidelines may result in individuals or groups being asked to leave the library, or in more serious cases, requesting assistance from campus police. Users of the Cunning-ham Memorial Library will be ex-pected to follow the patron conduct policy including, but not limited to the items listed in this pamphlet.

The library reserves the right to require anyone violating the Library Standards of Behavior to leave li-brary premises. As determined by federal, state, or local law, and li-brary policy, misconduct may lead to legal action or criminal prosecu-tion.

April 2012

POLICY

Circulation: 812-237-2541

Reference: 812-237-2580

libray.indstate.edu

Cunningham

Memorial

Library

General Conduct

Not engage in any activity in viola-tion of Federal, State, local or other applicable law or library policy.

Not behave in a disruptive or po-tentially harmful manner.

Not harass or speak abusively to other library users or to library staff.

Not consume or possess alcohol, illegal drugs or be under the influ-ence of drugs or alcohol.

Not carry or display weapons.

Not engage in sexual activity of any kind, or engage in sexual har-assment or indecent exposure.

Not create disruptive noises, use profanity, yell, or scream.

Not smoke, chew, or use tobacco in the library or in unauthorized areas.

Obey the library noise policy. Dis-ruptive patrons will be required to move to an appropriate floor, or asked to leave the building.

Interaction with Library

Staff

Cooperate with staff and allow be-longings to be searched in the event that the material detection alarm is activated.

Leave the library at the designated closing time or upon request from library personnel or ISU Public Safety Officers.

EXPECTATIONS AND ACTIONS

Library Equipment and

Facilities

Not sleep at public workstations Use library and library furniture, equip-

ment and materials for their intended function.

Use restrooms only for their intended purpose. Bathing and laundering are prohibited.

Not occupy more than one computer workstation at any given time.

Not hold computer workstations for future use by the placement of bags or other personal articles at the work-station.

ISU students, staff, and faculty have priority over computer usage or other technology.

Not tamper with, damage, or destroy library facilities, materials, or equip-ment.

Not block walkways, exits, or entranc-es, leave belongings unattended, or monopolize library space with excess personal belongings.

Not monopolize seating or library spac-es while not engaged in reading, study-ing, or use of library materials or ser-vices.

Not use library furniture as bedding Not trespass in nonpublic areas or be

in the library without permission of an authorized library employee before or after library operating hours.

Caregiver Responsibil-

ity

Supervise the behavior and safe-ty of minors for which you are responsible.

Adults who cannot care for them-selves must also be monitored by their caregivers while on li-brary property.

Hygiene and Attire

Maintain acceptable personal hygiene. Persons with odor of-fensive enough to constitute a nuisance to others will be asked to leave the library.

Wear appropriate clothing. Shoes and shirts must be worn.

Personal Property

Attend to personal belongings. The Library is not responsible for belongings left in/on Library property.

Items left unattended at comput-er workstations for a period long-er than fifteen minutes will be placed into safekeeping at the Circulation Desk. If unclaimed, these items will be sent to cam-pus Public Safety.

Other

Not bring animals and pets into the library, with the exception of service animals.

Refrain from solicitation of any kind for any purpose without pri-or approval of the Library Dean.