Conduct

The UIW Library’s primary mission is to fulfill the information and research needs of the students, staff, and faculty of the University of the Incarnate Word and affiliated persons. The library also extends limited access to collections and services to the general public with a legitimate research need.

All users are required to abide by this conduct policy. Guests, including UIW alumni and the general public are required to show a current picture ID and sign the visitor’s log upon arrival to the library.

Problems, concerns or policy violations may be reported to any Library service desk. Non-urgent issues or comments may also be reported using our Suggestion Box located adjacent to the Circulation Desk.

Users are expected to respect library users, staff, facilities and to adhere to library and university policies at all times. Any person who fails to do so or commits/attempts to commit offenses deemed illegal under ordinances of the City of San Antonio, the laws of the state of Texas or the Federal Government, whether a member of the University community or not, is subject to the following actions:

• having borrowing privileges revoked
• being asked to leave the library or campus
• being fined or charged for damages
• being reported to campus life
• being reported to the police
• being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law

Computers are available primarily for UIW students, staff, and faculty to use for the purposes of research and instruction. The library reserves the right to designate specific uses for individual computers.

Please refer to UIW’s Responsible Use of Computing Resources for more information on expectations for users.

The University’s curfew policy for non-affiliates regarding who may be on campus and at what times, shall apply.

A non-affiliate is any person who is not a regularly enrolled UIW student or currently employed faculty or staff member with a valid UIW ID card. Two hours before closing, only UIW students with UIW ID card are allowed to enter and remain in the library. Those without proper ID will be asked to leave by security staff. Campus Police will be called if a user without proper ID fails to leave without disruption.

Library users must abide by the University’s Policy Regarding Harassment and Retaliation.

UIW is firmly committed to a working and learning environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, whether based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, age, genetic information or disability. This policy against any harassment includes but is not limited to derogatory comments and physical abuse.

Cold food and covered drinks are allowed in most parts of Library except where otherwise posted. To help keep the library clean and a pleasant place for all users, please follow these rules.

• Hot, aromatic, messy foods are not permitted in the library.
• Drinks must have lids.
• Use designated trash and recycling bins.
• Cooking or heating foods and beverages of any kind is prohibited in all public spaces.
• Alcohol is prohibited in the Library except during events approved and sponsored by the Library.

Removing materials and equipment without proper checkout or authorization is prohibited. Users who trigger the theft detection system will be asked to open their bags for inspection. Campus Police will be called in situations where users attempt to remove materials by bypassing electronic theft devices or removing security devices on materials.

For more information, consult our Circulation Policies.

The Library has quiet study spaces, group and collaborative study areas, and public services areas. In public services areas as well as Group Study Rooms, users are expected to speak at a moderate volume. The Graduate Study Rooms are designated as quiet study areas. Disruptive behavior of any kind, excessive noise, or harassment of other library users and staff is prohibited.

Note that even if you are using headphones, your electronic device may be loud enough to disrupt others. Please limit cell phone use and video conferencing to areas where you will not disturb others. Cell phone conversations and video conferencing are not allowed in quiet study areas.