Policies- Evansville Library: Library Use

Patron Conduct: Library patrons will act in an appropriate manner and maintain a quiet atmosphere appropriate for a learning environment. Cell phones will be kept on silent or vibrate, and no cell phone conversations are allowed in the library. Patrons violating this policy or otherwise acting in a disruptive manner may be asked to leave the library. Ivy Tech policy prohibits the use of college computers to access graphic pornography and doing so may result in loss of library privileges. 

Noise Level: The library needs to be quiet at all times since this is a place for reading and studying. It is impossible to keep it completely quiet all of the time, but  we do ask that you keep conversations quiet, and that you use headphone if you are listening to music or videos.

 Food & Drink: Eating is not permitted in the library. Drinks with lids are permitted.  Notify library staff of spills immediately.

All persons are welcome in the library.  Parents or guardians are responsible for the conduct and safety of persons under their care. We require that a parent or guardian accompany children at all times.  College policy states:

Due to insurance and security purposes, children are not allowed to be on Ivy Tech property without direct supervision by parent or guardian. Children are not allowed in classrooms unless through the expressed consent of the instructor.

The library has three study rooms that students can use.  All three rooms have at least one computer station and a table.  Rooms two and three have adjustable computer stations.  Each room also has a whiteboard.  Webcams, microphones, headphones, and dry erase markers are available for check out at the front desk.       

The study rooms are to be used for virtual classes or group study.  The rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.  Individuals that are using a room for solo studying may be asked to give up the room for students needing to take proctored tests, a virtual class, or for groups.  Faculty and staff cannot use the library study rooms for meetings and should contact Pat Strouse or Kim Shultz to schedule other campus spaces.  Community users may not use the study rooms.   

The study rooms are kept locked.  Please check in with front desk staff to have a room unlocked.   

When using the rooms please observe the following rules and courtesies:     

1. Food and drinks are permitted.  Notify staff in case of any spills and clean up any trash.     
2. Do not leave items unattended in the study rooms.  Unattended items will be removed from the rooms and given to Security.  Items will be considered unattended if there is no one in the room for more than 15 minutes.   
3. The rooms are not soundproof.  Please keep voices down and if you need to watch a video, please consider using headphones.