UCSC Library Food and Drink Policy

Senior Library Management may approve special events or other exceptions to policy.

Food and Drink Items Allowed:

• Covered drinks
• Snacks or wrapped items
• Food without strong odors

Guidelines:

• Wipe up accidents and dispose of your trash and recyclables.
• Tell a library staff member if there is a spill to ensure damaged items are properly treated.
• No group meals (e.g. pizza parties) in public areas
• No food deliveries (e.g. pizza)
• The Global Village Café space is reserved for consumption of food purchased in the café.

Areas Where No Food or Drinks Are Allowed:

• Book stacks
• Near photocopiers, printers, and microform readers
• McHenry Special Collections & Archives
• Dead Central

• S&E Maps Room
• S&E Game Room

Patrons who refuse to comply with the UCSC Library Food and Drink Policy are considered in violation of the UCSC Library Use and Conduct Code.

Policy effective: September 22, 2008

Policy updated: August 4, 2011