Library Code of Conduct

Introduction

The IGS Library strives to provide for its authorized users:

1. access to library materials or an ability to recall them according to library policy
2. journals, documents and books that are complete and unmarked
3. surroundings and library collections free from the problems caused by food, beverages, and other damaging substances
4. a library environment suitable for reading, study and activities in support of campus research and instructional programs.

Prohibited behaviors

Certain behaviors, detailed below, are in conflict with these goals.

Use and protection of the IGS Library collections

1. Removing or attempting to remove library materials, equipment or property without proper checkout or other official library authorization.
2. Failing to either renew or return library materials when due.
3. Concealing library materials in the library for the exclusive use of an individual or group.
4. Mutilating library materials by marking, underlining, removing pages or portions of pages, removing binding, removing electronic theft devices, using post-its and paper clips or in any other way damaging or defacing library materials.
5. Eating and drinking in the library.
6. Smoking in buildings or near entrances and exits.
7. Use of smokeless tobacco.
8. Failing to adhere to copyright laws, including systematically downloading, printing, or disseminating content from UCB-licensed electronic resources in violation of copyright laws.

Use and protection of the building and library equipment

9. Being in unauthorized areas of the library, remaining in the library after closing or when requested to leave during emergency situations, drills or when not abiding by the library's Conduct Policy.
10. Opening emergency exits except in emergency situations.
11. Parking wheeled vehicles in unauthorized areas outside or inside the library.
12. Vandalizing or defacing the Library building, furniture or equipment.
13. Maliciously accessing, altering, deleting, damaging or destroying any computer system, network computer program or data.

IGS Library environment

14. Causing a disturbance or engaging in any behavior which interferes with library activities. Proscribed behavior includes (but is not limited to) verbal abuse, threats of violence, sexual harassment, or use of "fighting words" to harass any person. (See The University of California at Berkeley Code of Student Conduct)
15. Rollerblading, skateboarding, or skating on library property.
16. Carrying weapons in the library unless authorized by law.

Library fees

17. Failing to pay library fees.

Sanctions

Any patron who commits or attempts to commit any of the offenses listed above — or any other behaviors illegal under the laws of the state or federal government — is subject to sanctions, including

• being asked to leave library premises;
• being reported to the police; and
• legal prosecution.

 

Page last updated 5 June 2008