Library Rules

NOTE: All rules are subject to change, and new rules may be added as needed.

Food and Drinks:

  • Food is allowed in all parts of the library; however, please be respectful and clean up after yourself.
  • Drinks are allowed in the library, but they must have a lid.

Noise:

  • Please be respectful and try to speak with a quiet voice. You may not be studying, but others are.
  • Only listen to music/watch videos (on any device) if you have headphones (used at a level only you can hear). 
  • The third floor is considered a quiet study area.  Users speaking loudly or using devices that can be heard by others will be asked to lower the volume of their conversations or devices and/or be asked to leave the area.
  • Library staff reserve the right to ask persons who are noisy or disruptive to contain or reduce the noise. After a warning, staff may ask patrons to leave the library. In the event that patrons are not responsive to these requests, Campus Police may be called.
  • Students, staff, and faculty are asked to report excessive noise to staff at the Circulation Desk on the main floor.

Mobile Phones:

  • Cell phones are required to be set to vibrate or silent in the library. All conversations should be quiet and not disrupt others. If you are having a conversation or using a tone that disturbs others, you may be asked to leave the library.

Other:

  • No tobacco use of any kind is permitted on the Talladega College campus.
  • Students may visit websites such as Facebook and YouTube on the computers in the building, but they may be asked to move if someone needs the computer for academic purposes.

Code of Conduct

Savery Library serves the Talladega College community by providing an atmosphere conducive to research and study. In order to accomplish this, all Savery Library students, faculty, staff and community users are expected to abide by the rules established by the college. An extension of these ideals is reflected in this Code of Conduct. Individuals or groups who engage in an unacceptable and/or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the building. If necessary, campus police will be contacted. The library staff is concerned about the safety of our patrons. Please contact a staff member if you need any assistance. Examples of unacceptable behavior and/or disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to:

  • Creating a disturbance or behaving in a manner which interferes with normal use of the library (including rowdiness, noise, and offensive interpersonal behavior).
  • Refusing to leave the building in a timely fashion at closing or remaining in the library building when requested to leave during emergency situations or drills.
  • Being in an unauthorized area of a library building or being in the library building during hours it is not open to the public.
  • Disruptive use of cell phones or other electronic devices in the library building.
  • Verbal abuse; verbal assault or threat to do bodily harm; engaging in any form of mental or physical harassment.
  • Fighting or otherwise acting in a disorderly manner.
  • Acting as if under the influence of alcohol or drugs or engaging in any type of substance abuse.
  • Damaging, defacing, stealing or misusing library materials, equipment, and property.
  • Violating college and library rules regarding computer use.
  • Stalking library staff and patrons.
  • Violating rules concerning food, beverages, and tobacco products.
  • Posting notices or leaving unsolicited materials anywhere other than designated bulletin boards.
  • Failure to follow library circulation policies and procedures.
  • Concealing library materials in the library for the exclusive use of an individual or group.
  • Possessing a weapon or hazardous substance.
  • Tampering with emergency mechanisms (fire alarms, opening emergency exits except in emergency situations).
  • Engaging in sexual activity.
  • Use of skateboards, inline skates or similar devices inside the library building.
  • Bringing animals in the library unless they are certified assistance animals.
  • Bringing bicycles into the library building.
  • Violating the Code of Student Conduct.