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JMU Libraries Conduct Policy

In addition to all applicable University policies, this policy defines appropriate use of JMU Libraries spaces in order to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Visitors are expected to be respectful of others, library spaces, library employees, and library materials. We want all users to be able to access and enjoy the spaces. To achieve this, we expect library users to not engage in disruptive activity that interferes with normal library use or operations. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, intimidation, or harassment of library users or employees. Users should also not alter, damage, or destroy library property or interfere with access to spaces, collections, or services.

Those who fail to comply with these policies will be asked to modify their conduct or leave the building. The JMU Police Department may be contacted if necessary.

Service areas within the Libraries may have additional conduct policies or expectations for use of services in addition to the following. See below for links to specific area policies.

Appropriate Use of Public Workstations

Priority use of computer workstations and wireless internet access in the JMU Libraries is given to users engaged in research and academic activities. Community researchers are welcome to use computer workstations and may request guest access to wireless internet. Photo identification is required and access may be subject to time limits and availability.

Users are expected to follow the University’s Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources (Policy 1207). Criminal use is expressly forbidden.

Food and Drink Policy

Food and drinks are permitted in the Libraries. Library users may not have food delivered inside the libraries; delivery drivers must be met outside of the building. Please report spills to the nearest service desk, deposit recyclables in appropriate receptacles, and dispose of trash appropriately.

Noise Policy

JMU Libraries provides a range of study and work environments. There are quiet areas for individual study as well as spaces appropriate for group work. Quiet zones are designated in each building. Please refer to posted signage. In all library spaces, please keep conversations at a moderate volume and be considerate of those around you.

Soliciting in the Libraries

Library facilities may not be used for solicitation of faculty, staff, or students by private enterprise for-profit organizations, except for solicitations for instructional materials as permitted by the Student Handbook. This includes solicitation by individual contact, free advertising on campus through flyers, posters, or similar materials, and profit/non-profit-oriented activities not officially sanctioned by the university. This policy conforms to JMU Policy 3104 (6.3).

Alcohol and Tobacco Policy

In addition to the expectations in campus policies (1110, 1111, and the Student Handbook), the Libraries are alcohol-free and tobacco-free facilities. Individuals suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be permitted.

Service Animals

In accordance with JMU Policy 1330, service animals are permitted in Libraries facilities. However, assistance animals and pets are not permitted.

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 16 must be supervised by a parent, tutor, youth program coordinator, or other responsible adult while in a Libraries facility. JMU Libraries staff members cannot supervise children.

Specific Area Policies

Questions?

Please visit a service desk or our Ask the Library page.