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University of California Santa Cruz Library Use Policies
University of California Santa Cruz Library Use Policies
As a state-supported public institution, the University Library strives to make the materials in its collections as available as possible to the users in the community and state, while simultaneously fulfilling its primary obligation to the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus and the University of California (UC) system. – UCSC Lending Code
The library buildings are open to the campus community and the public all hours the buildings are open. Specific information about library hours is available on-line or by calling 831-459-4000 (McHenry) or 831-459-2050 (Science & Engineering).
Patrons who refuse to leave the building when the library is closed are considered trespassers and will be reported to campus police.
Food & Drink
Food and drink are not permitted in the library buildings. Patrons bringing food or drink into the library will be asked to remove it from the building. If patrons refuse to do so, they will be asked to leave.
Quiet Study |
Quiet study areas are available on the fourth floor of the McHenry Library and the upper level of the Science & Engineering Library. On these floors or in these areas, audible cell phone/pager ringers should be off and conversation should be limited. Group study rooms are available on the upper and lower Levels of the Science & Engineering Library. Group work and conversation are encouraged in these group study rooms.
If a patron or group isn't following the rules of the quiet study floor(s)/area(s) you may point it out to them. If you are not comfortable doing so, please go to a service desk to report it. Be sure to give a specific location and descriptive information about the person/persons involved.
Harrassment
Sexual harassment is against the law and any patron who is harassing other patrons or library staff will be reported to campus police. The campus sexual harassment policy is available on-line.
Animals |
With the exception of service animals, no animals are permitted in the library. Patrons bringing non-service animals into the library will be asked to leave.
Bicycles
Bicycles may not be brought into the library buildings. Bicycles may be parked outside the library buildings where racks are located.
Smoking Policy |
Smoking is not permitted in the library. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of the building.
Vandalism/Destruction of Library Property
Graffiti, destruction of furniture, books, magazines/periodicals, etc., are considered destruction of university property and all incidents of this nature will be reported to campus police.
Cell Phone Use |
Cell phone use is permitted in all non-quiet-study areas of the library. Patrons are expected to be respectful of other patrons while using their cell phones. If a patron isn't being respectful of others, you may point it out to them. If you are not comfortable doing so, please go to a service desk to report the problem. Be sure to give a specific location and descriptive information about the person/persons involved.
Because the University Library is a resource for all, it is important that users of the collections do not intentionally prevent others from accessing items in the collection. Items should be returned on time (due dates may be managed on-line , in person, or by phone: 831-459-5185 [McHenry] or 831-459-5300 [S&E]). Items that are recalled should also be returned on time.
Please do not keep items that are not checked out in study carrels or hidden within the shelves.
Violations of the latter policies may result in penalties (fines/fees) up to and including suspension of library privileges.
Individual library departments or collections may have specific conditions or terms of use. See INFO on the library's Web site for detailed department and collection information.
| Computer Use Policy |
Computers are made available to UCSC University Library users for purposes of research, instruction, and public service.
The Library reserves the right to designate specific uses for individual computers. When there is high demand for using computers, time limits may be enforced; those not engaged in research or course-related activities may be asked to relinquish their computer to those needing use for research purposes.
The use of these computers is governed by UCSC policies including “Policies for use of UCSC computing facilities.”
The following examples are intended to clarify the interpretation of unacceptable use of University Library computers.
Examples of unacceptable use include: |
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