Food and Drink Policy

Purpose: To ensure the protection and preservation of library material, equipment, and furnishings, and to provide a comfortable and appealing environment for all library users.

The Library permits food and drink, within reason, to be consumed at study tables and carrels.

  • Library staff members reserve the right to determine which food and drink items are acceptable within the libraries on campus.
  • Certain libraries and collections are areas where food and drink are not allowed. Look for posted signs to identify these spaces.

Acceptable:

  • Drinks that are in spill-proof containers
  • Snack foods that do not disturb those around you
  • NOTE: library staff will respond to complaints from other patrons regarding disruptive food consumption

Not acceptable:

  • Open drink containers
  • Foods that may disturb others around you (hot meals, messy, smelly, loud, or known to cause severe allergic reactions)

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE:

Use appropriate trash receptacles for cleaning up after yourself. Please deposit recyclable beverage containers into the nearest recycling bin.

- March 2010

Last modified: Mar 12, 10

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