Food and Drink Policy

Goal: To accommodate the needs of library customers and reflect the reality of the current culture while maintaining a clean, pest-free environment, preserving collections and equipment, and sustaining an atmosphere conducive to study and research.

The Library requires customers to practice basic courtesies and suggests the following guidelines:

• Snacks and drinks are permitted at study tables, but are prohibited in
  the compact stacks, in journal shelving or near any equipment
  —computers,copiers, printers, etc.
  
• Beverages are permitted
  in covered, preferably spill-resistant containers.
  
• Be considerate of others and avoid messy or smelly foods.
  Hot foods /fast foods are discouraged.
  
• “ Group/party foods” are inappropriate in the library (pizzas, cakes, etc.)
  
• Food deliveries will be turned away.
  
• Properly dispose of leftovers, empty containers and wrappers