Library Policy Governing Use and Conduct

The Library's mission:

"is to advance the academic and technical education endeavors of Mesa State College by providing quality information resources and services that support the instructional and research needs of the campus, and secondarily, of the community."

To achieve this mission, the library has adopted the following policies governing use of the facility.

The Library staff is authorized to ask any patron who abuses the following policies to leave the library. If the patron refuses, security will be contacted.

Animals	Damage to Library Property
Beverage, Food, and Tobacco Use	Disruptive Behavior
Cell Phones	Paging Library Patrons
Confidentiality of Library Records	Personal Property
Criminal Behavior	Unattended Children

ANIMALS

With the exception of service animals, animals are not permitted in the Library.

BEVERAGE, FOOD and TOBACCO USE

Food is not allowed in the Library.
Non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in closed, spill proof travel mugs or plastic bottles with secure lids.
Use of tobacco in any form is PROHIBITED in the building

CELL PHONES

If cell phone use is necessary, please be considerate of others.
If your call becomes disruptive, you may be asked to continue your call elsewhere.
Cell phone use is not permitted in any designated Quiet Study Area.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF LIBRARY RECORDS

In accordance with the LIBRARY RECORDS CONFIDENTIALITY ACT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, all Library registration and circulation records are considered confidential information. Colorado Revised Statutes #24-90-119

CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

The Library will notify law enforcement authorities concerning any criminal behavior in the Library including, but not limited to, theft, vandalism, exhibitionism or assault, including verbal threats.

DAMAGE TO LIBRARY PROPERTY

Any behavior which may damage Library equipment, collections, or facilities is strictly prohibited.
Protection of Library materials is defined under Colorado Revised Statutes #24-90-117 THEFT OR MUTILATION and #18-4-509 DEFACING PROPERTY

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

The Library does not permit behavior that is incompatible with the use of the Library. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to:

Creating excessive noise, or using audible radios, walkmans, or other sound generation devices
Using skateboards or skates either inside or immediately outside the library
Posing a sanitary or health risk to others
Not wearing shirts and shoes
Any hostile or rowdy behavior, including but not limited to fighting, threatening, intimidating, or abusing Library staff or patrons with words or actions
Overt signs of substance abuse, including drunkenness
Bringing excessive amounts of personal property - including, but not limited to, bicycles, bedding, and other large items - into the Library
Overt sexual behavior
Entering areas of Library marked "Staff Only" without permission
Passing or distributing petitions, pamphlets or other materials to Library patrons or staff
Buying or selling goods or services, or soliciting donations of any kind

PAGING LIBRARY PATRONS

Library patrons will not be paged except in emergencies. In case of an emergency, please contact a Library staff member.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

The Library has no facilities for the secure storage of personal property and will not be responsible for lost property.
Please inquire at the circulation desk for lost or found items.
Do not leave personal belongings unattended.

UNATTENDED CHILDREN

Patrons with children are welcome, but children may not be left unattended in the Library.
Children are expected to use the Library in a quiet, orderly manner.
Disruptive behavior could result in children as well as the responsible adult being asked to leave.

Fall semester 2002

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