Library Use Policies

Raynor Memorial Libraries

March 2006

The library has developed the following policies and asks for your cooperation in adhering to them, as a courtesy to library patrons and employees.

Beverage Containers

Beverage containers that are secure and spill-proof are permitted in the libraries.

• library mugs
• commuter mugs
• sports bottles
• water bottles
• nalgene bottles
• 20-ounce plastic soda bottles with screw cap lids

• paper & styrofoam cups (even with plastic lids)
• aluminum cans
• open mugs
• glass bottles

May I transport beverages between the bridge and lobby?  Beverages in secure containers may be transported between the library entrance and the bridge.

What do I do if I only have a non-secure container?  Beverages purchased outside the library and transported in non-secure containers must be consumed in the lobby.  Beverages purchased on the bridge in non-secure containers must remain on the bridge.

Read a fuller explanation of the reasoning behind our policy, in the form of FAQs.

Cell Phones

Please turn cell phone ringers off or set to vibrate as you enter the library.

• Please make cell phone calls only from the 2^nd floor bridge or the outer lobby of Raynor.
• When receiving an incoming call, please move to the 2^nd floor bridge or the outer lobby of Raynor.
• Please avoid using your cell phone in locations designated as “Quiet Study.”

Food

Food may be eaten on the bridge.  Food may not be eaten in either the Memorial or Raynor buildings.

May I transport food? If you need to bring food to the bridge, it must be in a sealed food container.  If possible, it should be carried inside a book bag, purse, or other appropriate bag.   If you wish to purchase food on the bridge and take it out of the library, please put it in a paper bag, available from the Brew @ the Bridge.

Read a fuller explanation of the reasoning behind our policy, in the form of FAQs.

Forgotten IDs

Marquette students without a valid Marquette ID will be allowed admittance into the Raynor Memorial Libraries for two days per semester.  Students who reach their two day visit limit will not be allowed into the library without their Marquette ID.

Group Study Rooms

Raynor Library offers 16 study rooms for groups of students.  To ensure access for as many students as possible, the rooms are generally available on a first-come, first-served basis.   Exceptions are noted below.

* These rooms, equipped with projection technology, may be reserved for groups of 3 or more with technology needs.  Reservations must be made no later than the day before and will be posted at each room. No same-day reservations.

** Reservation required.  These rooms are reserved for groups of 5 or more students.

Raynor Lower Level study rooms are generally available on a first-come, first-served basis.  The following study rooms are located on Raynor’s lower level:

Guidelines:

• No more than 3 pending reservations per person
• Reservations are for two hours, renewable based on availability
• Reservations are held no more than 10 minutes after the appointed time
• Overdue key return will result in a written warning the 1st time; the 2nd time will result in a forfeiture of group study room checkout privileges for the rest of the semester
• A lost key will incur a $25 replacement fee
• Law students may use open rooms, but may not make advance reservations

Reservations can be made in person at the Circulation Desk or by phone 288-7555.

Lockers

Lockers are available for patron use for 25 cents. They are located on the first floor in recessed alcoves at both ends of the wall behind the Information Desk.  The locations are designated by an “L” on the floorplan.

To use the lockers: Place items inside locker, close door, insert 25-cent coin, and remove key. The coin is not returned when the door is re-opened; to continue use of a locker, another quarter must be inserted.

Locker users are advised that food and beverages may not be stored in the lockers and library materials should be checked out before storing.  To ensure compliance, Raynor Circulation Staff may search through the lockers.  For the security of future users, a lost key fee of $50 will be assessed to replace both key and lock mechanism.  Lockers are maintained by the Raynor Circulation staff. Questions should be directed to that desk or by calling 288-7555.

Noise

Our library includes spaces for both group work and quiet study.  The open environment and furniture in Raynor encourage conversations, but these conversations need to be at a reasonable volume.  Library patrons whose voices seem to be unnecessarily loud will be asked to monitor their voices.  Please be aware of those around you and take your conversation to a more private area if needed.

Quiet Study Areas

Patrons needing a quiet study environment may use designated quiet study areas in Raynor--located just east of the bridge--or look for quiet areas in Memorial Library.  There are six floors in Memorial with tables and study carrels scattered throughout.  While there are not currently areas designated for quiet study, you'll find that a number of areas are well-suited for that purpose.  For further information about finding your way around Memorial Library, please talk to a library staff member.

Software Assistance

The Information Commons provides desktop applications for academic purposes.  Staff at the Information Desk are available to assist patrons with beginning-to intermediate-level questions.   Given the number of applications available, the staff can not provide advanced tech support on a walk-in basis.  We will however endeavor to provide referrals or arrange an appointment for you to meet with someone who may be more knowledgeable.  Staff will guide patrons, offer advice on methods to maximize application functionality, and perform tasks as a demonstration of a function; however, staff will not complete a patron's work.  During busy periods at the desk, priority will be given to short and urgent problems over in-depth training.  Patrons who are novices with a software package should allow an appropriate amount of time to become familiar with the package and to complete their own work.