Code of Conduct

Overview

The Swarthmore College Libraries are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and productive environment for study and research. Users of the libraries are asked to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful to others. Individuals who violate this policy will be asked to cease such behavior. Those who do not desist will be asked to leave the library; they may also lose their library privileges and/or be subject to refusal of service, college-imposed discipline, or legal actions as appropriate.

Behaviors not permitted include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Infractions of the Swarthmore College Conduct Expectations and Policies, including, but not limited to:
    • Carrying weapons
    • Substance abuse
    • Sexual misconduct
    • Criminal actions
    • Vandalism
    • Infractions of the Computer Use Policy
    • Placing signs, posters, etc. on surfaces other than approved bulletin boards
  • Threatening, intimidating, or abusive language towards patrons or library staff, whether in person or through correspondence via phone, email, chat, or other media
  • Excessive noise, including disruptive use of cell phones or audio equipment.
  • Soliciting 
  • Unauthorized entry into private staff offices.
  • Defacing, destroying, or deliberately misusing library property.
  • Removing library materials from the library without authorization.
  • Concealing library materials in the library.
  • Use of recreational wheeled equipment in the library.
  • Entering or remaining in the library after visitor hours, unless authorized to do so.