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Statement of Policy & Text
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Consumption of food and drink is allowed in designated areas of the King Library under specific conditions. (See Requirements and Guidelines below.)
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Need for the Policy
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- To preserve library resources and protect library facilities, the King Library must regulate the consumption of food and beverages in public areas of the building.
- Appropriate signs are posted and maintained throughout the Library to clearly explain the Food and Drink Policy.
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Requirements & Guidelines
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- Specified food and drink items are allowed in public areas of the King Library if these items are consumed responsibly.
- Food is limited to the Lower Level through the 4th floor and must be snacks or wrapped items that are consumed by an individual.
- No group meals (e.g. pizza parties) are allowed in public areas.
- Covered drinks are allowed on all floors, but only if they are in closed containers, such as covered cups, soda cans, or water bottles.
- Food and drinks are not permitted while using library computers.
- In Program Rooms (e.g. Special Collections, Rooftop Terrace, Cultural Heritage Center, and others), food and drink are permissible for special functions, authorized by the Library.
- No food items of any kind are allowed on floors 5,6,7, & 8, whether or not they are being consumed.
- King Library users must:
- Immediately report spills to staff.
- Dispose of trash in appropriate containers.
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Applicable Personnel/Departments
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All Library employees and library security personnel.
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Approval(s)
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Reviewed and approved by:
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Signature/Name
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Date of Approval
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KMT
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3/10/03
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University Library Board
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3/10/03
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Distribution
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http://sjlibrary.org/legal/policies.htm
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History & Dates
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Category of Policy: Administration/Operations
Author(s): SJPL Supervising Librarian: Lisa Rosenblum
SJSU Associate Dean: Jo Bell Whitlatch
Authorized by: Core Team; University Library Board
Date Written: 3/10/03
Date Effective: 8/1/03
Date(s) of Revision(s): 7/31/03, 12/12/03; 2/23/05
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References
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ID#: PL_226
Supersedes/amends: New
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