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UCLA Library Conduct Policies |
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User Rights and Responsibilities
UCLA is a public institution, which means its Library collections are accessible to the people of the state of California, the nation, and the world. The UCLA Library's primary mission is to support the instructional, reference, research, and administrative needs of the university's students, faculty, and staff. Library facilities, collections, and services are also accessible to others whose information needs require these resources. The Library's buildings are intended for research and study, to support the mission of the university, and to preserve and protect the collections for future users. Members of the university community (faculty, students, staff, current UCLA BruinCard holders, and UCLA affiliates) have first priority to use library property, resources, and services. Persons not affiliated with the university community (guests, visitors, members of the general public) may enter library facilities to use collections and services. Any other use of library facilities by non-affiliated users is not permitted and may be considered trespassing. Regulations FAQ The Library has adopted regulations to protect the rights of both users and staff, to create an appropriate academic atmosphere, and to provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient environment. All users are expected to contribute to an atmosphere that is conducive to study and to respect the rights and needs of others. The Library will refuse access to its facilities, resources, or services to anyone who acts irresponsibly by disrupting the use of the facilities by others or by being disrespectful to other users or employees. In addition, all persons on university property are required to abide by both university policies and campus regulations (UCLA Regulations on Activities, Registered Organizations, and Use of Properties) and UC policies applying to campus activities, organizations, and students. Persons who are unwilling to abide by these regulations will be asked to leave, and those refusing to do so will be subject to removal by campus police and may not be allowed further access to the libraries. The FAQ contains references to relevant university and campus regulations, UC policies, California law, and, if applicable, federal law. The following topics are covered:
This FAQ is a working document and is subject to additions and revisions. Q. Are animals permitted in the libraries? A. Cell phones and pagers should be turned off or to silent mode when in the libraries; users who need to make or receive calls should step outside the libraries to avoid disturbing others. UCLA policy states that any disruption of a class due to the audible beeping or use of cell phones or pagers will be treated as a violation of Section 102.13 of the UCLA Student Conduct Code and will subject a student to sanctions up to and including suspension or dismissal. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off while in classes, libraries, or other quiet areas. Q. Are there regulations governing connecting to the campus network and the use of computer systems, networks, programs, or data in the libraries? A. Yes. See the relevant sections of the UCLA Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual for information regarding minimum security standards, including software patch updates, anti-virus software, host-based firewall software passwords, unencrypted authentication, unauthenticated email relays, unauthenticated proxy services, physical security, and unnecessary services. A. You may be prosecuted. A. Radios and other electronic devices without earphones or loud enough to disturb others are prohibited. Q. Is smoking permitted in or around the libraries? No public employee or member of the public shall smoke any tobacco product inside a public building, or in an outdoor area within twenty feet of a main exit, entrance, or operable window of a public building, or in a passenger vehicle, as defined by Section 465 of the Vehicle Code, owned by the state. This section shall not preempt the authority of any county, city, city and county, California Community College campus, campus of the California State University, or campus of the University of California to adopt and enforce additional smoking and tobacco control ordinances, regulations, or policies that are more restrictive than the applicable standards required by this chapter (California Penal Code § 7597). Q. Can library materials, equipment, or property be taken from the libraries? Q. Are there regulations concerning the use of telephone services? A. Users of UCLA's telephone services are required to comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations as well as applicable university policy. The misuse of telephone services and equipment provided by UCLA Communications Technology Services (CTS) is strictly prohibited. Call Harassment Fraud ReferencesCalifornia Penal Code |
