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Core Values
We established our Responsible Use policy with the following
values (goals) in mind:
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To promote recycling of appropriate food
and drink packaging.
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To preserve our library collections and protect
our facility from pests and harmful molds.
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To help to ensure the health and safety of
all library users and a long life for library collections,
furnishings, and equipment.
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To respect our hard-working custodial staff
by taking responsibility for our personal behavior.
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To allow us to direct library funds to purchasing
library materials that support the curriculum, rather than
to replacing resources, furnishings, and equipment damaged
by food and drink.
Policy Overview
The Library’s Responsible Use Policy is grounded in concepts
of respect, reuse, and personal responsibility; in the context
of the library as a resource shared by the entire Macalester Community.
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Food: Food is allowed on the
main and lower levels of the library, on levels 2 and 3, in
the Link, and in staff work areas. Food is not allowed on level
4, at Public Service Desks, in Rare Books and Archives, and
in the library instruction classroom (except for special event
situations).
Overall, be considerate of other visitors: Respect the
next library user and the next generation of library users.
Food and Drink
- Food is allowed on the main and lower levels of the library,
on levels 2 and 3, in the Link, and in staff work areas. Food
is not allowed on level 4, at Public Service Desks, in Rare
Books and Archives, and in the library instruction classroom
(except for special event situations). Drinks are allowed throughout
the building, with the exception of the Rare Books and Archives
areas. The library respectfully requests the use of spill-proof,
reuseable containers.
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When possible, plan to eat your meals before
you come to the library. If you do carry in snacks or drinks,
try to avoid messy foods that may damage library materials and
facilities, and bring drinks in spill-proof, reuseable containers.
Note: while supplies last, library-approved mugs are available
for sale at the circulation desk.
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Disposal--Place food and drink garbage in trash
cans carefully to avoid splattering food and drink on the walls
and library materials. If you must dispose of beverages, please
pour liquids into a bathroom sink before recycling or throwing
away the containers. Make sure to place recyclables in recycling
bins.
Security and Safety
- Leave library resources, furnishings, and equipment as you found
them--or in better condition than you found them.
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