Printer Friendly VersionThe mission of Carrier Library is to create an environment that promotes intellectual inquiry, exchange of ideas and discovery of knowledge. Students and other researchers in Carrier Library expect to find quiet areas for study, and the library is obligated to provide this type of environment. At the same time, many courses require group work, and Carrier Library has provided spaces appropriate for group learning. The library is also used as a teaching space, where librarians, staff, and teaching faculty must converse with users in assisting them to locate and understand the library's information resources. The technology provided by the library, such as computers, printers and photocopiers, also produce noise.
Cell Phone Use:
Be considerate of others. We recommend that you set your cell phone to silent mode rather than ring. If you must answer or initiate a call, please move to these areas:
- vestibule outside the lobby doors
- main lobby
- enclosed stairwells
Quiet Zones:
The library has established the following Quiet Zones in Carrier Library where noise should be kept to a minimum:
- First Floor:
- Periodicals Reading Room
- Center for Arts and World Culture Study Table
- Second Floor:
- L - M stacks area
- Entire Third Floor, except group study rooms
- Second to fifth level stacks
Considerate Zones:
All other areas of Carrier Library are designated as "considerate zones." Conversations may be held at moderate level and group study is acceptable. Users are urged to be considerate of others.
Group Study Areas:
- First floor:
- Study tables outside Computer Lab
- Study tables in Government Documents area
- Reference Area
- Second floor:
- Study tables outside Microforms room
- Group Study room 247 and Study Carrels 231, 233-237
- Third floor:
- Group Study rooms 305-310 only
If noise is a problem:
Please be considerate of those around you. If someone asks you to be quiet, please comply or move to a zone designated for moderate noise. If you are being disturbed in an area designated as a quiet zone, remind that person that the area is intended for quiet study. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a library staff member.
Questions? Please ask at the Reference Desk or through our Ask a Librarian service.
July 29, 2003
Rev. 09/2007
