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Code of Conduct

The Henry Madden Library is responsible for providing patrons with good service and a pleasant environment that is conducive to study and research. The following policies apply to Library users in all Library public service areas:

Eating/Drinking/Smoking:

Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in the Library, with the exception of bottled water. Damage caused by food and spilled drink is def ined as vandalism and is in violation of California Penal Code §594.

Noise/Disorderly Behavior:

Conduct that interferes in any way with the rights of others to read or study quietly is prohibited. The use of cell phones is prohibited in the Library. Disorderly behavior of any kind, including excessive noise in designated "Quiet Areas" of the Library or harassing other users or Library staff IS FORBIDDEN. Excessive noise includes: loud conversations, snoring, and using audio devices (pagers, cellular phones, radios, CD players, electronic games, etc.). This behavior is in violation of Califor nia Penal Code §415 and §415.5.

Abuse of Materials, Equipment, Furniture, and Facilities:

Cutting, tearing, defacing, or destroying books, magazines, equipment, furniture, or facilities is prohibited. Such acts amount to vandalism and violate California Education Code §19910 and California Penal Code §594.

Loitering:

Loitering is prohibited. Loitering is defined as "wandering...from place to place without apparent reason or business and refusing to identify oneself and to account for one's presence when requested by any peace officer to do so ..." (California Penal Code §647(e)).

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Library users will be asked to present briefcases, backpacks, and book bags for inspection if the detection alarm is activated. To prevent theft of books and library materials, state law authorizes the detention, for a reasonable period, of any pe rson using the facilities who is suspected of committing "library theft" (California Penal Code §490.5).

If an individual's behavior is disruptive or in violation of any of the Code of Conduct, that individual will be asked to leave the Library. Further infractions may result in removal of library privileges. If necessary, Public Safety will be calle d for assistance.