MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS LIBRARY

LIBRARY FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

The purpose of this facility is to provide students, faculty and staff with a pleasant environment conducive to learning, studying, and research.   The following will apply in all public areas.

Food and Drink

Food and drinks are not allowed in the library.

Disruptions

Disruptions to patrons or the interruption of their education process is prohibited.  Examples are listed below (This is not an inclusive list):

• Creating excessive noise
• Harassment of others
• Odor constituting a nuisance or health and safety concern
• Behavior that disturbs users or staff and interferes with use of the facility

Destroying or Damaging Materials, Equipment, Software or the Facility

The following are examples of actions that are prohibited. (This is not an inclusive list.)

• The destruction, mutilation or defacement of any material
• Tampering with or damaging hardware or equipment.  (Includes opening computer cases)
• Misuse of furniture of the facility
• The intentional introduction of viruses into any system
• Tampering with software

Children

No children are permitted on campus.

Smoking

Smoking or any other use of tobacco is prohibited within the facility.

Animals

No animals are allowed within the facility other than those assisting persons with disabilities.

Radios, CD Players, Cell Phones or Other Equipment

The use of any equipment that disrupts patrons is prohibited.

Skateboards, Roller or Inline Skates, and Bicycles

Skateboards, roller or inline skating and cycling are prohibited within the library. Bicycles must be parked in designated areas outside the building.

Loitering and Soliciting

Loitering and soliciting for donations or accosting patrons for any purpose that disrupts their use of the facility is prohibited

Persons who are unable to abide by this policy will be asked to leave the facility.  Those persons refusing to comply will be subject to removal by Campus Security.  Students could be liable for disciplinary action as established by the College.

Revised on February, 2006