University Libraries Code of Conduct

The University Libraries serve the University community by providing an atmosphere conducive to research and study. In order to accomplish this, all University of Alabama students, faculty, staff and community users are expected to abide by the rules established by the University. An extension of these ideals is reflected in this Code of Conduct.

Individuals or groups who engage in an unacceptable and/or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the building. If necessary, campus police will be contacted.

The library staff is concerned about the safety of our patrons. Please contact a staff member if you need any assistance.

Examples of unacceptable behavior and/or disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to:

Creating a disturbance or behaving in a manner which interferes with normal use of the library (including rowdiness, noise, and offensive interpersonal behavior)

Leaving children under the age of 15 unattended in the library building; children 14 years old and younger must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a person at least 18 years old

Refusing to leave the building in a timely fashion at closing

Disruptive use of cell phones or beepers in a library building

Verbal abuse; verbal assault or threat to do bodily harm; engaging in any form of mental or physical harassment

Fighting or otherwise acting in a disorderly manner

Acting as if under the influence of alcohol or drugs or engaging in any type of substance abuse

Damaging, defacing, stealing or misusing library materials, equipment, and property

Violating University and Library rules regarding computer use

Being in an unauthorized area of a library building, being in a library building during hours it is not open to the public or remaining in a library building when requested to leave during emergency situations or drills

Stalking library staff and patrons

Violating rules concerning food, beverages, and tobacco products in the library building

Posting notices anywhere other than on designated bulletin boards

Failure to follow library circulation policies and procedures

Concealing library materials in the library for the exclusive use of an individual or group

Failing to adhere to copyright laws

Possessing a weapon or hazardous substance

Tampering with emergency mechanisms (fire alarms, alarms in elevators, opening emergency exits except in emergency situation)

Engaging in sexual activity

Use of skateboards or inline skates inside a library building

Bringing animals in the library unless they are certified assistance animals

For emergencies call
University of Alabama Department of Public Safety at 348-5454
or 911

3/21/01
updated 6/5/07

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