Code of Conduct

 

A list of unacceptable behaviours is set out below. 

This list is not exhaustive and Library staff have the right to determine other behaviours that are also unacceptable.

Please note only 4 students are allowed at a table at any one time.

 

•  Loud noise, such as shouting, loud laughing or loud giggling, calling out to other people, whistling and playing music (NB. Music can only be listened to quietly via headphones).

 

•  Disturbing or interfering with other users’ legitimate use of the Library and / or intimidating other users or staff.

 

•  Rude or offensive behaviour or language that is likely to upset or annoy other users or staff.

 

•  Bringing drinks in to the Library, unless they are soft drinks (eg water) and they are kept securely contained in appropriate bottles / containers at all times (NB No alcoholic drinks or drugs of any kind can be brought in to the Library).

 

•  Eating food and / or bringing food in to the Library (including meals, cold food or hot food, including fast food and other take-aways).

 

•  Throwing anything in the Library.

 

•  Using mobile phones, other than in designated areas of the Library building.

 

•  Viewing inappropriate and / or offensive material on the Library Computers (separate policies / procedures cover this in more detail).

 

•  Damaging or inappropriately using books, computers, materials, fixtures/ fittings, chairs and other furniture (NB this includes ensuring no spillage of drinks).

 

•  Leaving rubbish in any place other than in the rubbish bins provided.

 

•  Blocking access routes by either congregating with other users, sitting on the floor or by creating other types of blockage (such as by creating “camps”).

 

•  Moving chairs and /or tables from established areas within the Library (eg study areas).

 

•  Loitering in the Children’s Library, unless the user is aged 16 or over and is accompanying a child they have responsibility for.

 

•  Inappropriate use of the toilets (where toilets are provided).

 

•  Remaining in or returning to the Library after it is due to close or closed  (unless a genuine emergency requires the user to do so).

 

None of the above behaviours are acceptable in Havering's libraries.