Policies Regarding Access to and Use of Library Collections, Services & Spaces

Access to And Use of Library Services

The Oregon Coast Community College Library provides appropriate access to collections, services, and spaces in alignment with and in support of the College Mission.   Failure to comply with the Library’s policies or refusal to follow library staff directives regarding these policies may result in a temporary block or permanent ban from using the Library services.

• Circulation: Faculty, staff, students, and any Chinook Library card-holder may use the Library’s circulation services such as checking out items, returning items, placing holds, and picking up holds by stopping by the Library Services window or using the Self-Checkout Machine during open business hours.  A list of items available for check-out, including patron restrictions, is available here, or by inquiring at the Library Services window.
• Course Reserves: Students enrolled in a particular class may access any course reserves set up by their instructor by stopping by the Library Services window during open business hours.  Course Reserves are restricted to those in the class, and are subject to the instructor’s preferred circulation rules.
• InterLibrary Loans: Faculty, staff, students, and any Chinook Library card-holder may use the Library’s InterLibrary Loan program to request materials from outside the Chinook Library consortium holdings.  Requests may be made through some of the databases (Ebsco Host) or by completing a form on the Library webpage, or by completing and submitting a paper form at the Library Services window.
• Research Assistance: Faculty, staff, students, and any Chinook Library card-holder may stop by the Librarian’s Office, Mon – Thur, 11:30a-12:30p for assistance with research.  Or they may ask questions by using the “Ask a Librarian” email link on the Library website at any time.  Response times are normally one business day.
• User Access: Faculty, staff, students, and any Chinook Library card-holder may stop by the Library Services window during open business hours to update their user account, make inquiries, pay fines, or renew card privileges.  Lincoln county residents may apply for a Chinook Library card with proof of residency.

Privacy & Confidentiality

The Library gathers the patron’s name, address, phone number and email address for the purposes of circulating library materials.  Library card applications are kept in a locked file cabinet, within a locked room accessible only to library staff personnel. Only library staff have access to the applications, and only will access them when an address or telephone number needs to be verified.  Library card applications and patron accounts are purged when the library patron no longer wants a library account.  Cancellation requires a written notice to the Librarian, along with a valid federal or state photo ID.

The Library gathers the patron’s name phone number and email address for the purposes of circulating some Course Reserve materials.  Patron signature cards are kept in a locked file cabinet, within a locked room accessible only to library staff personnel. Only library staff have access to the signature cards, and only will access them when the material needs to be renewed or returned.   All PII information is redacted upon return of the item.

The Library gathers the patron’s name, phone number,and email address for the purpose of requesting library materials from another library.  Paper requests are kept in a locked file cabinet, within a locked room accessible only to library staff personnel. Only library staff have access to the requests, and only will access them to notify the patron that the requested item is available.  Paper requests are purged when the the item has been successfully returned to the lending library.  Electronic requests are stored on a staff computer within a locked room accessible only to library staff personnel.  Electronic requests are deleted once the materials have been returned to the lending library, or when an article has successfully reached the patron.

The Library gathers the patron’s name, phone number, and email address for the purposes of responding to reference questions.  Questions are only seen by the Librarian, and library staff if necessary.  Any record, including electronic, is deleted upon completion of the response.

Access to and Use of Library Collections

The Oregon Coast Community College Library provides appropriate access to collections, services, and spaces in alignment with and in support of the College Mission.   Failure to comply with the Library’s policies or refusal to follow library staff directives regarding these policies may result in a temporary block or permanent ban from using the Library collections.

Books, Periodicals, Reference and other Materials:

• Anyone may use the books, periodicals, and reference items in Library spaces during our open business hours. Those wishing to check out any circulating materials must possess a Chinook Libraries Network card   Please present your student ID or library card at the Library Services window or use the self-checkout at the Library entrance.
• Books check out for two weeks, DVDs and Blu-ray for one week, and periodicals for one week. Newspapers and reference items do not circulate.  Items on Course Reserve circulate based on the instructor’s wishes.
• You may renew items online through your library account up to three times. If you are unable to renew one or more items on your account, you’ve most likely encountered one of the following conditions: the renewals have been exceeded, someone else has a hold on that item, the item is overdue.
• Please return materials on time and in good condition.  Users will be billed for the actual cost of damaged and non-returned materials, plus a processing fee of $6.00 per item.
• If users owe more than $20.00 in fines or fees, their account will be blocked until payment has been received. Patrons should make arrangements with Library staff on amounts owed and where to pay.

Databases:

• Faculty and staff have access to the databases through the Teaching & Learning Center in Canvas.  Students may use some of the databases from the Library page at:  https://www.oregoncoast.edu/databases-research/
• Students have access to the full cadre of databases from within each Canvas course.  Click on the Library Resources button on the left side menu to access.
• Contact Library Services at Library Services for assistance or for more information.

E-books:

• Faculty and staff have access to the ebooks through the Teaching & Learning Center in Canvas.
• Students have access to the ebooks from within each Canvas course.  Click on the Library Resources button on the left side menu to access.

Equipment:

• Faculty, staff, and students may check out small equipment from Library Services, or by calling 541-867-8526 or emailing services@oregoncoast.eduto reserve. Students may check out calculators (four hours), laptops (up to one week), and mice and headsets (four hours). Faculty and staff can additionally check out the Kindle Fire and Turning Point clickers, in addition to laptops for up to a week.  A list of items available for check-out, including patron restrictions, is available here, or by inquiring at the Library Services window.

Access to and Use of Library Spaces

The Oregon Coast Community College Library is committed to providing a safe, pleasant, and productive environment for research and study.  The College Library expects users to behave in a way that is conducive to learning and respectful of the needs of others in all of our spaces.  Failure to comply with the Library’s Policies may result in being asked by library staff to leave the library space.  Failure to comply with the Library’s policies or refusal to follow library staff directives regarding these policies may result in a temporary block or a permanent ban from all Library spaces.

• Drinks in containers with lids are allowed in the library stacks, in the Team Lab, and in the study rooms– we ask that you clean up after yourself as you exit. Food is not allowed in any of the library spaces.
• Occupants must conform to the College’s policies for personal conduct as stipulated: http://oregoncoastcc.org/college-policies
• Library Stacks: Anyone may use the Library during open business hours, including faculty, staff, students, and the general public.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, unless they are a registered OCCC student.  Those patrons with a Chinook Library card are welcome to check-out any circulating materials, either at the Self-Checkout Machine or at the Library Services window. Computers are reserved for faculty, staff, and students.  Users must abide by the posted computer & internet policy located near the computer stations.
• Team Lab: Faculty, Staff, and Students may use the Team Lab during open business hours, which follow the main library’s hours. Conversation and collaboration are encouraged, but if you are getting loud, please close the door.  Users must abide by the posted computer & internet policy found inside the lab.
• Periodical Section: Anyone may use the periodical section at any time the Library is open.  Those patrons with a Chinook Library card are welcome to check-out any circulating materials, either at the Self-Checkout Machine or at the Library Services window.
• Reference Section:Anyone may use the reference section at any time the Library is open.  Please place used materials in the re-shelving box when finished.
• Study Rooms: Students and College tutors may use the study rooms during the college term. Students & tutors may check in between terms for availability.  Users must abide by the Study Room policies posted in each room.

OCCC Library  | 16 Jun 2020

Library Acceptable Use Policy

• Users shall only access the resources for which they have authorization.
• Users are individually responsible for appropriate use of their computer and the account assigned to them.
• Users have a responsibility to promptly report the theft, loss or unauthorized disclosure of OCCC  Library proprietary information and/or Library resources.
• Users shall not use Library resources for uses that are inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with state or federal law or other OCCC policies.
• Users are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding the reasonableness of personal use.
• The college is bound by its contractual and license agreements respecting certain third party resources – users are expected to comply with all such agreements when using Library computer resources.
• Users shall not intentionally disrupt the computing environment or obstruct the work of other users.

Library ADA Compliance Policy

• The  Library works closely with Disability Services in making provisions for users who need accommodations.
• The Library provides comfortable spaces designed for wheelchair access.
• The Library purchases films and videos with closed captions or sub-titles when they are available.
• The Library purchases new subscription databases if it is found to be accessible.
• The library encourages faculty to be aware of the need for closed captioning when they request the purchase of new materials.

OCCC Library | 16 Jun  2020

Library Collection

The Library holds resources in print, audio, video, and electronic format to support the courses, curriculum, and the mission and vision of the college.  Library materials include books, ebooks, newspapers, magazines, journals, media, electronic databases, and worldwide web resources.

Selection of Materials

Library materials are selected through a cooperative process, with participation and recommendations by faculty, the Librarian, staff, and students.

Faculty Suggestions

It is the teaching faculty’s responsibility to recommend purchases which supports the course they teach and that offer supplemental support for their disciplines, curricula, and programs.  As faculty are experts in their field and are knowledgeable about what courses are being taught and what materials are required to support those courses, they are actively involved in previewing the media and trials of electronic resources.  The Librarian solicits faculty involvement in developing the collections through email contact each quarter, printed forms, website forms, membership on governance committees, and academic division meetings.

Librarian Selection Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for material selection is held by the Librarian.  The Librarian is responsible for analyzing the collection and maintaining a balanced, up-to-date collection using professional reviewing tools, bibliographies, evaluations, and professional expertise.  Ultimate responsibility for the overall selection and quality of learning resources materials  rests with the Librarian.

Selection Aids/Tools

Bibliographies and reviews are the primary selection tools used by OCCC Librarian.  Selection is also based on patron recommendations, professional literature and acquisition lists.

Selection Criteria

The criteria cited below apply to all materials but may assume greater or lesser importance depending on the type of material under consideration.  Selection criteria are applied to all purchases, gifts, and exchanges.

• Relevancy to the college’s curricula
• Response to reference requests/questions
• Holdings of earlier editions
• Currency and accuracy of information
• Timeliness and importance of information
• Author/Artist/Composer’s reputation and significance
• Availability of other material on the subject in the library, in other consortial libraries, and formats
• Recommendation in standard reviewing sources
• Inclusion of the title in standard bibliographies or lists
• Price and demand
• Language – English only except for those items selected to support the foreign language curriculum
• Scope and depth of subject coverage
• Format, including ease of use, accessibility, and quality
• Reputation of publisher, producer, and vendor
• Duplication – single copies are normally collected unless there is a need for multiple copies
• Special features, uniqueness
• Paperbound vs. hardbound.  Materials are judged on perceived permanence and/or cost
• Terms or conditions attached to the item that affect use (copyright, licensing, public performance rights)
• Materials created for or resulting from campus/college events, with permission

Privacy & Confidentiality

The Library gathers the patron’s name and email address for the purposes of purchasing library materials.  Only the Librarian has access to the suggestion forms, and will delete them when the purchase has been received.

OCCC Library | Adopted 01 Oct 2009  and Revised 10 Feb 2017

Collections

General collection:  When selecting materials for the general collection, priority is given to those materials that support curricular needs.

Reference collection:  The reference collection is non-circulating and materials included in it will be selected in all areas where factual information may be desired.  They may include the following:  almanacs, directories, encyclopedias both general and subject specific, handbooks, dictionaries, statistical sources.  Superseded editions may be retained in reference, weeded, or added to the general collection.

Archival collection:  As staff and space allow, the Library maintains a collection of materials that document the college’s history and development such as press releases, photos, etc.

Periodical collection:  Our periodical collection includes both scholarly and popular magazines, journals, and newspapers.

Reserve collection:  Items, such as books and media, are placed on reserve by faculty members.

OCCC Library | Adopted 01 Oct 2009  and Revised 10 Feb 2017

Materials

Collections are becoming more complex with a multiplicity of formats for transferring information.  No one format meets fulfills all needs, so the different types of materials must be viewed as complementary means of delivering information.  Alternative sources of delivery should be evaluated, always keeping the goal of accessibility in mind.

Books:  Books provide a scope of historical, comprehensive, and diverse information which is not necessarily available through periodicals.  Hardbound books are selected for long-term or heavy use over paperback texts.  Textbooks are usually not purchased but donated textbooks will generally be put in the reserve collection.

Serials:  When examining periodicals during the annual evaluation, consideration is given to whether they can be accessed fully electronically; their subscription cost; indexing; relevancy to the curricula; format, and use.

Media:  Effort will be made to purchase the most popular format, with consideration of licensing and compatibility issues.

Electronic:  Electronic resources extend the collection to all students—online and traditional—by providing access to information resources outside the physical boundaries of the library space and hours.  In addition, electronic resources can be searched and can deliver information in ways that print resources cannot.

Duplicates:  The purchase of duplicate copies of materials is acceptable when there is a demonstrated need.

Donations:  Donations are accepted only with the understanding that the Library reserves the right to use those donations according to their needs.  They are evaluated and added to the collection by the librarians using the same criteria as the materials purchased.  Gifts become the property of the library and must have no restrictions attached to their disposition or location. Receipt is acknowledged, but monetary value is not assigned by the Library, but  rather is the responsibility of the donor.

OCCC Library | Adopted 01 Oct 2009  and Revised 10 Feb 2017, 16 Jun 2020

Collection Maintenance

Replacements:  Decisions will be made continuously on how to handle worn or damaged materials—whether to mend, bind, withdraw, or replace them.  Librarians will evaluate materials for in-house repair.  Items that cannot be repaired locally will be evaluated by the librarian to determine if the item should be rebound, withdrawn, or replaced.

Materials will not automatically be replaced because of damage or loss.  Decisions will be based on:

• Demand for item
• Value of the individual title
• Number of copies already held at the college
• Existing coverage of the subject in the collection
• Availability of newer and better materials on the subject

Weeding:  Materials recommended for discard are reviewed by the librarians.  Faculty may be consulted for input on decisions within their curricular area. The complete physical collection should be reviewed every five years.

General criteria for weeding:

• No longer meets selection criteria
• Worn or damaged items
• Superseded editions
• Outdated, inaccurate items
• Obsolete formats
• Textbooks after 5 years
• Titles available in our electronic databases
• Space constraints
• Duplication
• Usage statistics

OCCC Library | Adopted 01 Oct 2009  and Revised 10 Feb 2017

Copyright Policy

Compliance

OCCC Library supports compliance with copyright law for the protection of the institution and of employees as both creators and users of copyright protected works.  The College requires OCCC faculty, staff, and students to observe federal law regarding the use of copyright protected materials.  Reference:  U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17).  That commitment includes the full exercise of the rights accorded to users of copyrighted works under the “Fair-Use” provision, U.S.C. Section 107.

Copyright

Copyright is the right granted by law to the author or creator of a work to control the use of the work.  The copyright law grants owners of copyright the sole right to do or allow others to do the following acts with regard to their copyrighted works:

• To reproduce all or part of the work
• To prepare derivatives or adaptations of the work
• To distribute copies of the work to the public by sale, rent, lease, or lending
• To perform the work publicly
• To display the work publicly
• To perform the work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission

The unauthorized use of one of the exclusive rights of the copyright owner constitutes infringement.  Permission must be obtained from the copyright owner to copy, distribute, display, or perform a copyrighted work unless it falls in to one of the following two exceptions:  the material has passed into the public domain, or the manner of use qualifies as Fair Use as prescribed by U.S. Copyright Law.

Use the Copyright Genie, a free tool created by Michael Brewer and the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy to help you find out if a work is covered by U.S. Copyright, calculate its terms of protection, and print out a PDF to save for your records.

Public Domain

Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and can be used freely.  If the content was created/published before 1923, it’s in the public domain.  After this date, it gets complicated.  This tool, the Public Domain Slider, is provided by Michael Brewer and the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy and provides more detailed information.

Fair Use

To ensure a balance of the rights of copyright owners and the public interest, the law allows you to use copyrighted works without permission, regardless of the medium, when evaluation of the circumstances suggests the use is fair.  The fair use provision of copyright law allows for the use of copyrighted materials without gaining authorization, based on the weighing of four factors.  Those factors are:

1. Purpose and Character—Using a work for teaching at a non-profit educational institution favors fair use, especially if access is restricted to your students.
2. Nature of Copyrighted Work—Using work that is fact-based, published, or out-of-print favors fair use. The more unique and creative the work, the less likely it is to favor fair use.
3. Amount Used—Using a small portion of a whole work favors fair use. Although sometimes it may be fair to use an entire work, such as an image, if it is needed for instruction.
4. Market Effect—Using a work that does not harm the value or the potential market of the work can favor fair use. Potentially harming the value or the market can weigh more heavily against fair use than the other factors.

The Fair Use Evaluator is an online tool developed by Michael Brewer and the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy.  It can help users determine if the use of a protected work is a “fair use.” It also helps document the information they may need to support a fair use claim by providing a time-stamped PDF for the user’s records. When the factors weigh toward fair use, your use is better-justified.  When the total factors are rather even or tipped against fair use, you may need to obtain permission from the copyright holder.

The Copyright Act does permit the performance or display of copyrighted materials during face-to-face teaching activities without getting the author’s permission.  This exemption does not permit copying or distributing a work, only displaying or performing it within the confines of the teaching environment.

The Exceptions for Instructors ETool is another tool to find out if your intended use meets the requirements set out in the law. This tool can also help you collect information detailing your educational use and provide you with a summary in PDF format.

Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials

When the fair use evaluation indicates that fair use is not justified, it is necessary to seek permission from the copyright holder.  The American Association of Publishers suggests that the following information be included in the request:

• The title, author and/or editor, and the edition of the material
• If it is a photocopy use, the number of copies to be made
• A description of the exact material to be used, including the portion needed with the page numbers or chapters given
• The purpose of the use
• Whether the material is to be sold or not
• The type of reprint, such as photocopies

In some cases, you might eliminate the need for permission to use copyrighted materials by providing a link to the work online instead of making copies of it.  The work might be available on the author’s homepage or in an open access journal on the internet.

Adopted 12/01/2016 –  OCCC Library

DMCA Designated Agent:

Dr. Bruce Clemetsen, 541-867-8511, bruce.clemetsen@oregoncoast.edu

Oregon Coast Community College
400 SE College Way
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Library Intellectual Freedom Statement

The Library upholds the principle of Intellectual Freedom for all library users in accordance with the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights.

Library collection materials are provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of our community, and we resist censorship in fulfilling our responsibilities. A patron’s right to use our Library will not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, gender, or views; and we strive to protect user’s privacy and confidentiality in their library use. 

The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.

1. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
2. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.

1. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
2. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
3. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.

OCCC Library | 21 Sep 2016

Library Privacy & Confidentiality Policy

Notice and Openness

The Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) Library is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all its library patrons. This commitment is in compliance with College policies, as well as local, state and federal rules and is consistent with the American Library Association’s Code of Ethics.

The Oregon Revised Statute 192.502 (23) exempts from disclosure under open records law:
“The records of a library, including:
(a) Circulation records, showing use of specific library material by a named person;
(b) The name of a library patron together with the address or telephone number of the patron; and
(c) The electronic mail address of a patron.”

• OCCC Library posts its privacy and confidentiality policies on the Library website; and a print copy is available upon request at the Library Services window.
• The policies that govern these issues include Ask-a-Librarian reference services, Coarse Reserves, Collection Development/Purchase Requests, Intellectual Freedom, Library Services, and Study Room policies.
• Illegal activity is not protected. Staff are authorized to take immediate action to protect the security of library users and staff, facilities, computers, and the network. This includes contacting college security or local law enforcement and providing information that may identify the violators.
• Only the Librarian or their superior, after conferring with OCCC administrators and legal counsel, is authorized to accept or comply with subpoenas, warrants, court orders, or other investigatory documents directed to the library or pertaining to library property.

Choice and Consent

Provision of many library services requires the collection and retention of personally identifiable information (PII).  This is required in order to circulate library material.  Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the function for which it was gathered, for example when processing InterLibrary Loan requests.  We will give patrons the choice to opt-in or opt out of a service whenever possible.

Access by Users

Users have the right to access their own personally identifiable information (PII).  The Library can provide users with the PII information gathered, such as name, address, phone number, and email address, along with a listing of items overdue, lost, or damaged.  Users must contact the Librarian with valid state or federal photo ID.

Data Integrity and Security

Data Integrity: Whenever personally identifiable information is collected, the library takes reasonable steps to ensure its integrity, including using only reputable sources of data, providing library users access to their personal data, updating information as library card accounts are renewed, destroying untimely data or converting it to anonymous form, and stripping personal information from aggregated, summary data.

Shared Data

Patron records are shared within the Chinook Library Network consortium, and the OCCC Library ensures that timely corrections and deletions of data are made on a routine basis. Library PIN numbers are initially set by the library system, and then users are able to change them themselves.

Security

Security measures are integrated into the day-to-day practices of the OCCC Library’s operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management. Library staff may access personal data stored in the library’s computer system only as necessary to fulfill library functions. Staff are prohibited from disclosing personal data to any other party, unless required to fulfill a service request. The Library does not sell, lease, or give users’ personal information to companies, governmental agencies, or individuals except as required by law or with a user’s authorization.

Administrative Measures

Library staff are trained in privacy and confidentiality, so that those individuals with access do not utilize the data for unauthorized purposes. The Library staff routinely shred PII collected on paper if transactions are complete, before the close of business each night.

Electronic Tracking

The Library does not collect personally identifiable information by users’ log-ins or e-mail, chat room use, web browsing, cookies, middleware, or other usage. All Library computers have software installed that cleans any PII when turned off.

Data Retention

The Library avoids creating unnecessary records and retains records in conformance with applicable records retention regulations.  Library staff do not have information on previous check-outs, unless an item was lost or damaged, and then that information stays on the account until paid for.   Patron requests for InterLibrary loans are retained until the item has been filled, and then the email is deleted.  Reference requests are deleted as completed.

• OCCC Student Accounts– Information to produce a virtual library card account is supplied by the college student management system. Data may include patron name, address, telephone number, and college email address. Accounts are valid for one quarter, and old accounts are purged annually.
• Community member Accounts– Library card applications are kept on file indefinitely, and account information is retained as long as an account continues to be renewed by the patron.

Enforcement and Redress

Redress is available for library users who feel their privacy and confidentiality rights have been violated. A patron must present the Librarian with a written complaint, along with their contact information.  The patron must present valid state or federal photo ID at the time.  The Librarian will investigate and provide a written response within one week letting the patron know whether the violation occurred and the possible redresses available.  If a violation did occur, the Librarian will review policies and procedures within 48 hours, and make adjustments or corrections to close the gap and avoid future breaches.

OCCC Library | 12 Apr 2017

Study Rooms

The Oregon Coast Community College Library is committed to providing a safe, pleasant, and productive environment for research and study.  Failure to comply with the Library’s Study Room Use Policies may result in being asked by library staff to leave the room and/or the Library.  Disputes regarding room use and occupancy or refusal to follow library staff directives regarding these policies may be temporarily blocked or permanently banned from using the study rooms.

General Info

• Study Rooms can be used for a maximum of three hours at a time. Students may come out to the Library Services window to extend the time if no one is waiting to use the room.
• Reservations are limited to one per day; multiple individuals in a group are not permitted to make multiple reservations in a day. Exceptions may be made if there are no students waiting.
• OCCC Students have first priority for Study Room use. Faculty or staff wishing to use or reserve a Study Room should inquire about availability at the Library Services window
• Individual Study Room’s maximum capacity is two adults.
• Study Rooms with computers (individual), must abide by the library computer policy.
• Three or more people constitute a group for purposes of using a Group Study Room. If fewer than three individuals are present in a group study room, they may be asked to move to a smaller room.
• An individual cannot hold a group room while waiting for the arrival of others for more than 15 minutes.

Behavior

• Occupants must conform to the College’s policies for personal conduct as stipulated in OCCC Academic Policies
• Food and open containers are prohibited.
• All trash items must be placed in the trash cans before exiting.
• Smoking, sleeping, cooking, gaming, partying, painting, playing music, and/or any other activities disruptive to others are prohibited.
• Noise Levels from any conversations and/or equipment must not disturb others.
• Occupants are prohibited from using equipment that may cause a safety hazard.
• Furniture cannot be moved in or out of a room.

Personal Property

• Neither the Library nor the College is responsible for unattended, lost, stolen or damaged personal items.
• Unattended personal property cannot be used to hold a room by any individual or group.

Privacy & Confidentiality

• Study Room privacy is not guaranteed.
• Library staff members reserve the right to enter any study room at any time without prior permission of the occupants.
• Any obstruction of the windows is prohibited. Windows must be closed when exiting.

The Library requires users to sign in at the Library Services window for the purposes of collecting statistics on study room usage.  Users are not required to leave their entire name, or even their real name if they choose not to.  Any and all user names are redacted each evening prior to close of business. Only library staff have access to the logs, and they are retained until statistics can be pulled from them.

OCCC Library  | Adopted 02 Sep 2010 and Revised 10 Dec 2017