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Le Moyne Library Policies

Library Community Standards

In order to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming atmosphere, conducive to the appropriate use of library facilities, staff, services, and materials, visitors of the library are expected to observe the following community standards.

  • Treat staff and other library users with courtesy and consideration
  • Respect other library users by keeping noise to a level that is not disruptive
  • Library property (materials, equipment, facilities, etc.) will be used as intended and in a manner that does not cause damage
  • Materials will be checked out prior to leaving the library
  • The College allows animals in its buildings or facilities when they are serving a College-approved purpose, or meet the definition of Service Animal
  • Only post materials, with prior approval from the Office of Campus Life and Leadership, on the bulletin board by the entrance. Materials should not be posted elsewhere in the library.
  • Food and drink are allowed in the library with the understanding that it will be consumed and discarded in a manner that does not cause mess or damage to the facilities or property
  • Children / minors are welcome in the library when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. For the purpose of this policy, current Le Moyne students are not considered minors.

In addition to the library’s community standards, visitors are also expected to adhere to applicable federal, N.Y. State, and local laws, as well as campus policies.

The library community standards are subject to the interpretation of library staff. Non-compliance may result in being asked to leave the library or, depending on the severity, campus security being called.

Privacy

The Library strictly enforces New York State law maintaining the confidentiality of circulation and interlibrary loan records and non-disclosure of a borrower's name without consent of the borrower.

Patrons have the right to protection of any personal information pursuant to current legal codes. NY Civ Prac Law, Section 4509 (Consol. 1982), amended 1988, protects the confidentiality of library records, except with a search warrant. The ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom has information on privacy issues, explanations of the USA Patriot Act, as well as a link to the Act itself.

Acceptable Use

Use of online databases, books, and journals provided by Noreen Reale Falcone Library is restricted by license agreements to Le Moyne College students, faculty, staff, and registered alumni for non-commercial, educational, or personal research purposes.

Users generally may not:

  • Systematically download substantial portions of content, such as an entire issue of a journal.
  • Distribute electronic copies (e.g., PDFs) or print copies of articles or other content.
  • Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.

Vandalism and Theft

Theft and destruction of library materials and facilities result in losses for everyone. Money spent to replace stolen or vandalized materials is money that could have been used to purchase additional materials. Furthermore, destroyed materials are no longer available to those who need them to complete assignments or further their education or research.

The College Judicial System exists to prosecute violations and provide disciplinary action when necessary. The System is described in detail in the pdf file at Le Moyne College Student Handbook.

Cases of theft and vandalism involving Le Moyne College students are referred to the Office of Student Development, and in some cases are also referred to the Peer Review Board for a hearing. If the student is found guilty, penalties may range from service in the Library to a monetary assessment covering the repair or replacement of the damage materials.

Problems involving non-Le Moyne faculty, staff, or students are referred to the De Witt Police Department.

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