Library Information and Policies

Welcome to the Geological Sciences Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In order to protect your right of access, promote your safety, and protect library resources and facilities, the library prohibits activities that present health or security risks, that damage library resources, are illegal, or interfere with maintaining an environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, and research.

The following are illegal under North Carolina or federal law:

• Unauthorized downloading, copying, distributing, altering, or translating of copyrighted materials, including software, music, or other media without the express permission of the copyright holder.
• The use of any state property for the viewing or transmission of child pornography.
• Theft, vandalism, graffiti, and other intentional damage to library property and collections.
• Possession or consumption of illegal or unauthorized substances on state property.
• Possession of weapons of any sort on state property, except by a police officer.

Additional Library Policies

Animals
Only guide dogs and companion dogs that assist people with disabilities are allowed in the library.

Cameras
Use of photographic or video equipment is restricted. Individuals, classes, groups, or organizations desiring to film the library or its staff or users must first get permission from the Geological Sciences Librarian.

Cell Phones and Pagers
In order to preserve a quiet study environment, we request that library users set their cell phones and pagers to vibrate or a nonaudible signal. Please take all calls outside of the library where you will not disturb others.

Children
Children are welcome, but those under 14 must have adult supervision at all times.

Computer Work Stations
Academic work has priority and use is limited to one hour if others are waiting.

Disruptive Behavior
Behavior that interferes with the appropriate use of the library is not permitted. This includes excessive noise, altercations, theft, vandalism, inappropriate sexual behavior, and harassment of any kind. Viewing sexually explicit material on a computer in the library may be considered disruptive behavior or sexual harassment if it disturbs or has the potential to disturb others. Library users may be asked to move to another library computer, discontinue viewing of the disturbing material, or leave the library.

Food and Drink
In order to preserve a clean and pleasant study environment, we request that library users be reasonable and responsible when bringing food and drink into the library. Please dispose of any food wrappers or drink containers in the appropriate trash/recycling bins located throughout the building; alert library staff to any spills; and take particular care around library collections and equipment.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in any University building, including the library.

Solicitation
Soliciting is not permitted in the library.

We reserve the right to enforce these laws and policies and will call campus police as necessary. Violators may face criminal prosecution and/or disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, trespass from all UNC Libraries or the UNC campus.