These are the rules and policies covering use of the St George's Library.
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Users must have a valid ID or library access card in order to access the library and computer rooms.
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Users must be able to produce valid ID at the request of library or security staff.
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The library is closed to visitors at weekends and after 6pm during the week. For access during these periods, users must register as a paying member during staffed hours. See our membership pages for more information.
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Users are expected to maintain an appropriate standard of behaviour when using library facilities and to treat library staff and fellow users with respect and courtesy.
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Users should respect the zoning of the library space. Cold snacks are permitted in the 'quiet study' area. Lidded drinks are permitted throughout the library.
- There should be no talking in areas designated 'silent study’.
- Low volume conversation is permitted in ‘quiet study’ and group discussion rooms.
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Mobile phones should be used on silent mode only. Please do not make or receive calls.
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Users must use headphones on a low volume setting.
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Personal belongings should not be left unattended or used to reserve study spaces. Unattended items may be removed. by security or library staff.
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Group discussion rooms and pods can only be booked by students. These are available to groups of three or more for study purposes, for a maximum of two hours a day per group. Pods and rooms can be booked for a maximum of 8 hours per week per person or group.
- On hearing the fire alarm, or in the event of an emergency, users must follow any instructions given by library staff and leave the library by the nearest emergency exit.
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Users are responsible for all items issued to their library account.
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If items are lost, damaged or returned late, users will have to pay a fine or charge. Accounts are automatically blocked when fines total more than £10. At this point, overdue items must be returned and fines reduced to under £10 before any further items can be borrowed or renewed.
- Overdue fines are charged at 20p per day for recalled items.
- An invoice for the cost of replacement will be charged for non-returned, lost or damaged items.
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Journals and reference books cannot be borrowed.
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Users must comply with the university's policy statement concerning the use of computing facilities.
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Users must comply with the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and the JANET Acceptable Use Policy.
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Users must comply with requirements of the copyright regulations together with the university's agreement with the Copyright Licensing Agency.
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Users who do not comply with the above rules and regulations may be asked to leave the library and may be liable to a further penalty.
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Use of the library is at the discretion of the Associate Director of Information Services (Library Services).
- For more details, see our full library use policy.