The Library is attempting to create a quiet and pleasant atmosphere for all those trying to study or do research. It is important that ALL on campus cooperate to create and maintain a place where serious scholarly and creative research can take place. It is important that those who have no other place that they can count on for quiet study areas can count on the Library to provide this quiet study space.

Due to the large numbers of complaints that we have received from students trying to study in the Library about noise and food, Cohen Library, with the cooperation of the Student Government, the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Security, is initiating the following Library regulations:

1. No open food will be allowed anywhere in the Library. Anyone found with open food anywhere else in the Library will be subject to penalties and/or disciplinary action. Anyone in violation of the Library's food policy will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary action.


2. The third, fourth and fifth floors of the Library are designated as QUIET STUDY FLOORS. This means that no group discussions or group study should take place on these floors. If you need to participate in group study involving group discussion, you must go to either the first or second floor of the Library. Complaints of repeated disturbances will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs for disciplinary action.
3. Loud, boisterous activity is inappropriate anywhere in the Library, including the first and second floors. Group study/discussions in the Library should be undertaken with consideration for others using the Library for their study. Complaints for repeated disturbances will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs for disciplinary action.


4. The Library is not an appropriate place for couples to engage in close intimate behavior. Couples engaging in this type of behavior will be asked to leave the Library.


5. Due to persistent student complaints that cell phone use is disruptive in the libraries and in the quiet study spaces in particular, cell phone use is prohibited in all libraries.


6. The glass Main Entrance to the Library, on the second floor of the NAC Rotunda, is the only authorized entrance and exit from the Library. Use of any other entrance or exit, except in during an emergency evacuation, is a violation of College policy. Anyone using an unauthorized exit will be subject to disciplinary proceedings and could be arrested.


7. Students are referred to the College's publication of "Student Rights, Rules and Regulations," in the back of the College Bulletin for more information regarding the College's code of conduct.


8. Library Users should keep their personal belongings with them at all times. There have been thefts in the Library, as there have been at other places on campus, and we want to minimize the opportunity for this to happen. If you leave your study area to go anyplace else, make sure your personal possessions are secure.