Rodgers Memorial Library

Study Rooms

Adopted: 3/18/2009

Purpose

The study rooms of the library are for use by small groups for quiet study and/or work on team projects when not being used for library programs or meetings. The rooms are not available for regularly scheduled classes.

Use

1. Study rooms are available on a first come first served basis unless reserved in advance. Study rooms may be reserved up to 24 hours in advance.
2. Study rooms may by used for two hours. The length of these sessions may be extended if no other patrons are waiting to use the rooms.
3. A designated individual in the group using a study room must show a personal ID at the Reference Desk (i.e. valid driver’s license, current library card, student ID). The names of all the individuals using the study room must be given at the Reference Desk.

General Guidelines

1. No food or drinks are allowed in the study rooms.
2. Students younger than sixth grade must be accompanied by an adult when using the study rooms.
3. A reserved study room not occupied within 15 minutes of the reserved time will be considered open and made available for use by other patrons. Failure to cancel your reservation in advance may result in loss of your privilege to reserve study rooms in the future.
4. A reserved study room left vacant for more than 15 minutes will be considered abandoned and will be made available for use by other patrons.
5. Library study rooms may not be used to distribute or sell goods or services of any kind, including, but not limited to, paid tutoring services.
6. The study rooms are equipped with 6 chairs. No extra chairs will be allowed without prior approval from library staff.
7. Activities in a study room should not materially or substantially interfere with the proper functions of the library. Prohibited activities include causing excessive noise, creating safety hazards or security risks, and creating other disturbances that violate the Library Patron Conduct Policy.
8. All study rooms must be vacated 15 minutes before the library closes.
9. All individuals are responsible for the condition of the rooms they occupy and should return furniture to the original arrangement. Repair costs to fix any damage to the room will be charged. All individuals in the room are responsible for the behavior of others using the room during their session.