POLICY STATEMENT

Central Library is committed to provide an environment where students, faculty and staff feel comfortable in their reading and other educational activities in library. Library users can choose the study spaces where conversations and group discussions are allowed.

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

Libraries provide conducive learning environments for their users. A policy controlling the noise and allowing the discussion in specific areas is required in order to provide a quiet environment for those wishing to study silently, and at the same time allowing group discussion, social interaction, and use of the facilities in designated areas of the library.

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to maintain conducive and welcoming environment for reading and learning at library.

PRINCIPLES OF THE POLICY

• Main reading areas and study carrels are quiet study spaces at library; users are required to keep silent in these areas.
• Mobile phones and other noise making devices should be on silent mode.
• Low level discussions and conversations are allowed in research rooms.
• All discussions are to be conducted in designated areas (research rooms).
• Texting at cellphones is allowed in all areas of library.
• Earphones can be used to use the audio devices.
• Discussions in designated areas should not disturb other readers.
• Any behavior considered by the library staff to be inappropriate is not permitted.

DEFINITIONS

Disruptive behavior: behavior that disrupts the peaceful and quiet environment of library.

Texting: the act of sending and receiving text messages using mobile phones.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Libraries at both the campuses are responsible for maintaining an environment that is suitable in learning and research.

For implementation and compliance, noise policy will be published online and will be accessible to students and staff.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING POLICY VIOLATION

Users with disruptive behavior would be instructed to keep quiet; if they do not cooperate, the library staff may ask for assistance of security staff.

Users violating library regulations may be asked to leave the Library.

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