Responsible behaviour
The Library is a shared resource and can get very busy at times. To keep things running smoothly and avoid frustration, everyone needs to behave in a responsible manner.
- Repeated failure to obey instructions from the Library staff or other authorized individuals, or to follow zoning regulations, may result in a user being required to leave immediately and may result in disciplinary action.
- All users of the Library are required to conduct themselves in a manner which is considerate towards others, including staff and other users. Those considered to have verbally and/or physically abused any member of staff or another user will be required to leave immediately and may be subject to disciplinary action or even criminal investigation.
FOOD AND DRINK
Please help us to provide a welcoming and hygienic environment for all our users. Userss who do not comply with the food policy may be asked to leave the Library.
- You may bring in drinks in closed bottles and small cold snacks.
- No alcohol is allowed on Library premises.
- No hot food may may be brought into the Library.
- Food may be eaten outside the Library.
- Please separate and recycle your rubbish using the bins provided. Recycling bins, suitable for dry paper and packaging are available in the photocopier room. We cannot recycle paper that is wet or soiled.
- Please keep drinks away from electronic sockets and equipment to prevent damage. You may be charged for deliberately or negligently causing damage to Library materials, furnishings or equipment.
- Please leave your workspace clear and clean for the person who wishes to work there after you.
UNATTENDED BELONGINGS
Please keep your personal belongings, and particularly valuables, with you at all times. Even within safer spaces such as the Library, you must always consider the security of your personal belongings and take your valuables with you whenever you leave your desk. The University cannot accept liability for any loss or damage to personal belongings. Please do not leave your belongings unattended for extended periods.
PROPER USE OF COLLECTIONS AND FACILITIES
- The library collection is a shared resource for everyone. Please handle Library materials with care to keep them in good condition.
- Books and other Library materials must not be written in, mutilated or defaced. This includes underlining and annotating in pencil.
- If you damage Library property or through evident negligence allow Library property to come to harm, you will be expected to pay the full replacement cost.
- Copyright law must be strictly observed by everyone when making copies of library materials, including scanning and photocopying. Please ask for guidance on how much you may lawfully copy under our educational copyright licences.
- All materials must be issued to you before you attempt to take out of the Library. Attempting to take Library stock beyond the turnstiles without it first being issued comprises a disciplinary offence and might even be considered theft.
NOISE AND ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The Library is a place for study and research. It is important for all library users to maintain a quiet study atmosphere.
- The main spaces within the Library are Individual Silent Study zones.
- In Individual Silent Study zones, talking is not permitted, all devices must be switched to silent mode, headphones worn to listen to audio/video recordings, and the volume control adjusted such that no escaping noise can be heard by anyone else.
- In all other areas, quiet discussion is allowed however please maintain social distancing and think of others trying to study near you, keep your voices low and please turn down the volume on your mobile devices and headphones so that your noise does not disturb anyone studying nearby.
- If someone is disturbing you, please email the librarian and someone will come around and speak to them.
RECYCLING
The Library exceeds 80% recycling on average but with your help, we could do even better in the future!
Most of our bins are dedicated to recycling dry paper, packaging, and empty cups and bottles. Just one cup of unwanted coffee dropped into a bin can contaminate the entire binful, which all then has to go to landfill. Please take any leftover drink with you, and drop any unwanted food and teabags into appropriate bins. If everyone followed these simple rules, we could recycle 100% of our waste!
Most of our bins are dedicated to recycling dry paper, packaging, and empty cups and bottles. Just one cup of unwanted coffee dropped into a bin can contaminate the entire binful, which all then has to go to landfill. Please take any leftover drink with you, and drop any unwanted food and teabags into appropriate bins. If everyone followed these simple rules, we could recycle 100% of our waste!
Photos credit:
Bernard Hermant
Andrew Neel
Bernard Hermant
Andrew Neel
