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.