Food and Liquids
Please adhere to the following guidelines and help preserve the materials, furnishings, and ambience of the UCSB libraries, where light refreshments and covered drinks (i.e. have a lid) are welcome:

• If you bring food or drink into the library, please take your trash and leftovers out of the building when you leave.
• Be respectful of those around you and respectful of library material and furnishings.
• Do not bring hot and/or odorous food into the library. Take a break and enjoy that meal elsewhere.
• Certain specific areas (Special Collections, Arts Library, etc.) may not allow food or drink of any kind due to the nature of materials in those areas. Please respect the No Food or Drink notices where they are posted.

Noise and Disorderly Behavior
Disorderly behavior of any kind, including loud conversations, excessive noise, or the harassment of other patrons or library staff is prohibited. This type of behavior is in violation of California Penal Code Sections 415 and 415.5.

Electronic Devices
Radios, games, cellular phones, compact disc players, pagers, and other electronic devices without earphones or loud enough to disturb others are prohibited according to the California Penal Code Section 415.5.

Destroying or Damaging Library Materials and Equipment
Cutting, tearing or defacing materials such as books, periodicals, pamphlets, microforms, audiovisuals, or equipment is prohibited. Such acts may be construed as vandalism and violate California Education Code Section 19910.

Misuse of Library Furniture and Facilities
In order to maintain clean and attractive library facilities, it is forbidden to misuse or deface library facilities, including furniture. Such acts may be construed as vandalism and in violation of California Penal Code Section 594 and UCSB Policy P-5009.

Skateboards, Roller or Inline Skates, Scooters, and Bicycles
Skateboarding, roller or inline skating, riding scooters, and bicycles are prohibited within the building. Bicycles must be parked in designated outside areas. Failure to comply with these regulations is considered a violation of UCSB Policy P-5516 and the UCSB Bicycle Book.

Smoking
Smoking or any other use of tobacco is prohibited within library facilities or within 20 feet of their entrances. Failure to comply with this regulation is considered a violation of UCSB Policy P-5518.

Loitering
Loitering is prohibited in accordance with California Penal Code Section 647b.

Soliciting and Posting
Soliciting for donations or accosting patrons for the purpose of obtaining signatures on petitions is not allowed within the libraries and may be in violation of California Penal Code Sections 647c and 626.6. Posting or placing of bills or flyers within the building or near its entrances is prohibited without prior approval from the Library. Approval is at the discretion of the Library, and generally will not be granted for non-UCSB events.

Animals
Only animals trained to assist persons with disabilities are allowed in library buildings. Unattended animals, including those outside Library buildings, will be subject to removal and are in violation of the UCSB Policy P-5526 and Santa Barbara County Ordinance No. 2580, Section 7-11.

All other University policies not listed are also enforced. The University Police may cite persons who violate the provisions of this policy. Violations by faculty, staff, or students may result in corrective action through administrative channels. Permission to use this facility is revocable at any time.