The Libraries' mission is to provide the FIU community with a pleasant environment conducive to study, research and the continuation of the educational process. It is important that there be procedures and policies in place to protect the health and safety of library users and preserve materials, equipment and the facilities. Dedicated areas of the libraries have additional policies that apply to that area. The following policies will apply in all public areas of the buildings.
Food and Drink
Most snack food and drinks are permitted in the building.
- chips, nuts, and cookies are considered snack foods.
- pizza, fries, hamburgers, sub-sandwiches, and foods with strong odors are not permitted. (This is not a complete list.)
- Food deliveries from vendors (pizzas, etc.) are prohibited and will be turned away at the entrance to the libraries.
Patrons are requested to
- Use containers that minimize spills
- Deposit containers in waste receptacles
As a courtesy to other patrons no food with strong odors should be brought into the building.
Disruptions
Disruption to the study and research of patrons or the interruption of their education process is prohibited: Examples are listed below. (This is not an inclusive list.)
- Creating excessive noise
- Harassment of others
- Odor constituting a nuisance or health and safety concern
- Behavior that disturbs users or staff and interferes with use of the facility
Destroying or Damaging Materials, Equipment, Software or the Facility
The following are examples of actions that are prohibited. (This is not a comprehensive list.)
- The destruction, mutilation or defacement of any materials
- The damaging of hardware or equipment
- Misuse of furniture or the facility
- The intentional introduction of viruses into any system
- Tampering with software or changing equipment settings.
Smoking
Smoking or other use of tobacco is prohibited within the facility.
Animals
No animals are allowed in the facilities other than those assisting persons with disabilities.
Radios, CD Players, Cell Phone or Other Equipment
The use of any equipment that disrupts patrons is prohibited. Beepers and cellular phones must be placed on vibrating mode or turned off. The use of cellular phones in public areas of the library is prohibited. The use of video cameras requires the permission of the library administration.
Library Staff Equipment
The use of library staff equipment by patrons is prohibited.
Children and Minors
Individuals under the age of sixteen (16) must be attended by a parent or caregiver. Parents or caregivers that bring children into the facility are responsible for monitoring their activities and regulating their behavior. Disruption of patrons by children or minors is prohibited.
Skateboards, Roller or Inline Skates, and Bicycles
Skateboarding, roller or inline skating and cycling are prohibited within the building. Bicycles must be parked in designated outside areas.
Loitering, Soliciting and Advertising
Loitering and soliciting for donations or accosting patrons or staff for any purpose that disrupts their use of the facility is prohibited. Non-FIU advertising materials may not be displayed or distributed without permission from the Library Administration. No materials may be affixed to library interior or exterior walls without permission from the Library Administrative Office.
Group Tours/Instruction
Any persons wishing to bring groups of people into the library need to obtain prior permission from the appropriate department.
Persons who are unwilling to abide by this policy will be asked to leave the facility. Those refusing to do so will be subject to removal by Public Safety. Students could be liable for disciplinary action as established by FIU.
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