Behaviors in the library

1. Silence shall be maintained as far as possible in the library.

2. Readers must present their reader’s card or university card for inspection if requested by a member of the library staff in the course of their duties.

3. The use of portable computers is permitted in the library provided that they are quiet in operation. Users of such equipment may be required to work in specified areas or to stop using a computer if it constitutes a distraction to other readers.

4. The use of equipment likely to disturb or distract other readers or to damage library materials (e.g. digital scanners, radios, personal hi-fi equipment, or computers to perform any of the functions of such machines) is not permitted in the library.

5. Mobile telephones must be set to “silent” mode in the library; the use of mobile phone is only permitted in the area outside the reading rooms and self-study rooms.

6. Raincoats and umbrellas shall normally be deposited at the entrance hall during each visit to the library.

7. Bottles of ink, correction fluid, and other potentially damaging substances shall not be taken into the library.

8.  Food and drink shall not be taken into the library.

9.  No smoking in the library.

10.  No person may go barefoot in the library.

11.  No slippers are allowed in the library.

12.  Animals are prohibited.