Updated 10/2006

Noise Policy

   This policy addresses the issue of noise in the library while providing an environment that is conducive to study and is welcoming to all users.  In general, you are asked to be considerate of those studying around you and keep your conversations short and your voices lowered.
1. A certain amount of noise can be expected at spaces adjacent to staff work areas, public service desks and within the Information Commons where staff are helping library users.
2. Conversations should be kept to a minimum, with voices kept low.
3. Staff and library users, including people going to and from meetings and classes held in the library are expected to minimize their noise so as not to disturb others studying nearby.
4. MP3 players, CD players and similar devices should not be used without personal earphones.
5. Library users surfing �noise producing� internet sites, or using sound enabled software, must use earphones.
6. The Library provides study rooms for those who need quiet. They are located on the first level: Periodicals Room 110 and on the Second level:    204, 205, 206
7. Cellular phones ringers should be turned off and phones set to vibrate. Cell phone conversations are restricted to areas outside of the library, the student lounge and restrooms.
8. Problems should be brought to the attention of the library staff.  Those library users who fail to comply with the policy will be asked to leave the library facility.