Policies & Procedures
Chapter 6– Rules of Behavior
6.1 Noise6.2 Cell Phones
6.3 Groups
6.4 Eating and Drinking
6.5 Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products
6.6 Underage or Unattended Children
6.7 Intimate Behavior
6.8 Personal Property
6.9 Damaging Library Property
6.10 Library Materials
6.11 Headsets
6.12 Library Computers
The Libraries’ rules of behavior are designed to protect the rights and safety of Wake Tech’s students, faculty, and staff as they relate to the proper use of the library as a resource and study sanctuary. Library rules of behavior are enforced in accordance with the Wake Technical Community College Student Code of Conduct, as outlined in the student handbook.
The interpretation and enforcement of these rules rests with the library staff. Violations observed by library users should be reported to library staff, who will take appropriate action. Violations of library rules, including disruptive behavior, may result in loss of library privileges or expulsion from the library.
All users are asked to abide by this behavior policy. A copy of this behavior policy will be posted in each library facility.
Users must help to maintain a quiet environment and refrain from engaging in any behavior that interferes with the normal use and operation of the Library by others. This includes, but is not limited to, loud talking and boisterous behavior.
Cell phones should be turned off or turned to vibrate. Cell phone conversations should be conducted outside the Library.
Study rooms are intended for group use. Individuals may be asked to move if a group is waiting.
Food and drink are not allowed in the Library except by staff in designated areas and at special Library-scheduled events.
6.5 Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products
Wake Tech is a smoke-free environment.
Children are not allowed in the library.
Engaging in sexual conduct or lewd behavior is prohibited.
Users are responsible for their personal belongings. Unattended personal items may be discarded or turned into the College’s lost and found.
Users engaging in vandalizing, altering or damaging library buildings, furniture or equipment, including computer systems, networks, programs or data, are in violation of North Carolina State Law and will be subject to the School’s disciplinary policy and local law enforcement (North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 14, Section 398).
Destroying, damaging or defacing library materials is not permitted and is a violation of North Carolina State Law (North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 14, Section 398). Leaving the library without checking out materials is prohibited.
Computer audio, music and video materials require the use of headsets at all times. This includes personal audio devices such as Ipods and MP3 players. Noise from headsets should not be audible to others.
Computers are for academic research and class-related activities. Staff members reserve the right to ask users to relinquish use as warranted.
For more information or details concerning these policies and procedures, please consult The Library Handbook, available at any circulation desk or the library’s Web site at library.waketech.edu.