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Rules of Conduct
All users of Northwestern University’s Main Library, Deering Library and its branches must comply with these University Library regulations.
The general regulations listed below apply unless specific exceptions are noted in individual policy statements of branch libraries.
- During the fall, winter and spring quarters, the general public may enter the library between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday, and between 8:30am and noon on Saturday.
- Northwestern University Library is a depository for government documents and users who need access to these collections may enter the library outside of the general public hours.
- Northwestern University students, faculty and staff have priority over all other library users for access to library collections, services, and facilities.
- The University Library provides computer workstations to facilitate access to collections, information, and services in support of the teaching, learning and research missions of the University; they are intended for non-commercial use or educational purposes only. Those currently affiliated with Northwestern University have priority for workstation use.
- Individuals must not exhibit threatening or intimidating behaviors, e.g. abusive language, threats of violence or harassment. Such behavior will be reported to University Police and may result in individuals being banned from the Library and/or arrested. Students may be reported to the office of student affairs.
- Smoking is not permitted in the University Library including Deering.
- Dogs and other pets, except service animals, are not permitted in the Library.
- Users may not vend, peddle, solicit or petition in the libraries; post or distribute materials without permission.
- Roller blades, skate boards, etc. may not be used in the Library.
- Users are reminded that the Library is designed primarily for serious study and research. Conversations should be confined to lounge areas and designated collaborative work spaces.
- Non-circulating library materials are to be used only within the department or area in which they are housed. Exceptions may be made for persons with disabilities.
- The borrower is responsible for library materials checked out to their NU library card.
- Consumption of food is not permitted in the University Library except in the Student Lounge and Plaza Café. Covered beverages are permitted. No food or beverages may be distributed in the Library except through authorized vending machines or the Plaza Café.
- IF THE FIRE ALARM IS ACTIVATED, GO TO THE NEAREST EXIT OR FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF EVANSTON FIRE AND POLICE OFFICIALS.
- An announcement will be made 15 minutes and 5 minutes before the Library closes (Main Library only). The elevators are shut down promptly at closing time. For closing procedures in Deering departments and in branches, ask at individual service desks. Individuals must leave the building promptly at closing.
- When users leave the building, all library materials must be displayed to the exit attendant who verifies that the current date due slip corresponds with the item. Users may be asked to display the contents of cases, bags, purses and other parcels for inspection if the security detection system is activated.
- ATTEMPTED THEFT OR MUTILATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS WILL RESULT IN HEAVY PENALTIES. SUCH PENALTIES CAN INCLUDE: Suspension for N.U. students, termination of employment for non-student members of the University Community, criminal charges for non-Northwestern individuals.
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