PATRON CODE OF CONDUCT
Forefront is a special library that also services the public. Library patrons shall be engaged in normal activities associated with the use of a public library while at Forefront. In keeping with the Library's commitment to customer service and the provision of a safe and inviting atmosphere that is conducive for research, guidelines have been developed to define those activities that are prohibited. Disruptive behavior on the part of a Library patron may result in the suspension or limited use of an individual's Library privileges.
Guidelines:
Do:
- Respect the personal space of other patrons, and network in a respectful manner. See our non-solicitation policy for networking guidelines.
- Set cell phones and other devices to silent mode. Make brief, quiet calls in the hallway.
- Make sure no one else can hear your music or other sounds from a device, with or without headphones.
- Eat only in areas designated by Library staff and use securely covered containers for beverages, except where signs prohibit drinks.
- Use computing resources in a manner consistent with the research goals of the Library and in compliance with and state and federal laws.
- Keep your personal belongings in your possession at all times.
- Respond to emergency alarms and other situations as instructed by Library staff.
- Report to Library staff any criminal behavior you observe.
Do not:
- Engage in loud conversation or laughter that is disturbing to others.
- Use obscene or abusive language.
- Engage in hostile behavior, including but not limited to fighting, threatening, intimidating, or abusing Library staff or patrons.
- Bring any animal other than a service animal into the Library.
- Smoke or use any tobacco product or e-cigarettes in the Library.
- Consume alcoholic beverages.
- Move, repair, reconfigure, modify, or attach external devices other than storage devices to any Library computer.
- Bring firearms in to the Library.
- Leave children in the Library who are not properly supervised by an adult patron.
- Solicit funds or business in the Library.
