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Carrels & Shelves: Policies & Application

For All Ph.D. Students and M.A./Th.M Students with Approved Theses

Policies & Application

Carrel and Shelf Policies

  1. All PhD students and M.A./Th.M students with approved thesis may reserve study carrels for the academic year. Students with reserved study carrels will also be provided two shelves for their books. 
  2. Students who do not need carrels but would like to have storage space may check out up to two shelves.
  3. Carrels and shelves are loaned "as is" on a first-come, first-served basis.
  4. Carrels and shelves are assigned by the library. The library cannot accommodate requests for specific carrels or shelves.
  5. The library is not responsible for any lost or missing items, including personal desk chairs.
  6. All library books and materials in loaned carrels or on loaned shelves must be checked out to that patron. (Married couples and roommates may not "share" books across carrels/shelves.) 
  7. All reference books and journals must be returned to a reshelving cart daily. 
  8. Only covered drinks are permitted in carrels while you are using them. Food is allowed only in the cafe area near the front of the library; food may not stored in carrels or on shelves. (Exceptions may be made for K-cups and tea bags.) This is to keep mice and/or insects from infesting library spaces.
  9. All belongings must be stored on shelves or carrels in a way that does not obstruct walkways. Nothing can stick out beyond the edge of the shelf or carrel. Likewise, no belongings may be kept on the floor. This is so that all our patrons are freely able to access library resources, so that our Library Services staff is able to maneuver book carts through the area, and so that custodial staff is able to clean the floor.
  10. Students may not make modifications or affix items to the carrel space to create additional privacy.
  11. Carrels are for personal use only and may not be “loaned” to other patrons for use.
  12. Talking on cell phones at carrels is not permitted.
  13. Violations of these policies may result in the loss of carrel or shelf privileges. These policies will be reviewed periodically for needed revisions.