Chapter 6: Appendix

• APPENDIX A. Policies Regarding the Priorities for Use of University Buildings and Facilities
• APPENDIX B. Policies Guaranteeing the Right of Expression of Students
• APPENDIX C. Signs, Posters, and Banners
• APPENDIX D. Student Email Policy
• APPENDIX E. Solicitation, Political Canvassing, Sales Projects, and Raffles
• APPENDIX F. Policy on Alcohol and Other Drug Use
• APPENDIX H. Outside Speakers on Campus
• APPENDIX I. Supplementary Disciplinary Procedures
• APPENDIX Ia. The Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) Attendance and Discipline Policies
• APPENDIX J. Regulations Pertaining to Individual Student Rooms
• APPENDIX K. Miami University Policy Concerning Student Records
• APPENDIX L. Academic Responsibilities and Academic Grievance Policy
• APPENDIX M. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Policy
• APPENDIX N. Grievance Procedure for Student Publications
• APPENDIX O. Smoking Regulations
• APPENDIX P. Student Organization Salary and Wage Policy
• APPENDIX Q. Reporting Harassment and Discrimination
• APPENDIX R. Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Instructional and Supervisory Setting
• APPENDIX S. Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
• APPENDIX T. Policy Regarding Films and Motion Pictures Presented on University Property for Purposes of Entertainment
• APPENDIX U. Policies Governing the Use of Nonauxiliary Sports Facilities by University and Non-University Groups
• APPENDIX V. Regulations Pertaining to Student Use of University Libraries
• APPENDIX W. Student Employment Grievance Procedure
• APPENDIX X. Hazing
• APPENDIX Y. Miami University Guidelines for Involuntary Withdrawal
• APPENDIX Z. Procedure for Voluntary Medical Withdrawal
• APPENDIX AA. Drug Testing Policy
• APPENDIX BB. Responsible Use of Computing Resources at Miami University
• APPENDIX CC. Student Organization Funding by Associated Student Government

APPENDIX V. Regulations Pertaining to Student Use of University Libraries

PART I. Introduction

SECTION 06V.101 Purpose Statement

The University Libraries (King, Brill, Wertz, Amos, University Archives, and Western Archives) provide students with the information facilities, services, collections, and instruction needed to succeed in their academic endeavors. An environment conducive to meeting the diverse research needs of Miami's students can occur only with the cooperation and support of all. Social activities should take place in other campus facilities or off campus, not in the libraries. Accordingly, persons determined by the library staff to be disruptive may be asked, and are required, to remove themselves from library premises immediately.

SECTION 06V.102 Warning to Users

WARNING TO USERS OF THE LIBRARIES: All library materials are protected electronically. Please check out all materials at the appropriate circulation desk. Theft or attempted theft will be treated as a serious offense (see Sections 06V.303 and 06V.401 below). Computer disks, CDs, DVDs, or video recordings cannot be harmed by the security gates; however, keep these items clear of the checkout areas, because the desensitizing units may damage them.

PART II. Lending Regulations

SECTION 06V.201 Student ID

All students are required to have a valid University identification card to check out materials from the Libraries. Loss of the card should be reported immediately to the Libraries and to the Office of the Bursar. Two approved forms of identification are required from students who wish to borrow portable electronic equipment (e.g., laptop computers, digital cameras); one of the IDs will be held by the Libraries until the equipment is returned.

SECTION 06V.202 Rules of Borrowing

06V.202.A. Undergraduate students may borrow most books from Miami University Libraries for three weeks. As a courtesy, graduate students and University Honors students may borrow books in the general collection for a semester to support their research. Any book is subject to immediate recall if needed for reserve or if requested by another client after the initial three-week lending period. Failure to respond to recalls will result in the book being declared overdue and subject to the fines listed in Part III below.

06V.202.B. Any checked-out book may be renewed as long as there is not a hold (request for use) on the book by another client. Books may be renewed through the Miami University Libraries' online catalog as well as in the Libraries. Note that some materials circulate to all clients for less than three weeks. In addition, some materials (including journals, reference materials, special collections materials, selected government documents, and selected reserve materials) may not be removed from the building.

06V.202.C. All borrowers, whether they are students, faculty, staff, or Friends of the Libraries, are responsible for the materials that are checked out in their name. We caution against exchange of materials without changing the official library records.

06V.202.D. Materials borrowed from the OhioLINK consortium of libraries are subject to OhioLINK's policies, fines, and charges, which differ from those of the Miami University Libraries. For the most up-to-date information about Miami or OhioLINK borrowing policies, inquire at a circulation desk or refer to information online at www.lib.muohio.edu.

PART III. Overdue, Lost, and Damaged Materials

SECTION 06V.301 Overdue Fines and Lost Materials/Equipment Charges

06V.301.A. As a courtesy, the Miami University Libraries send e-mail notifications to remind students about overdue materials. Regardless of whether an overdue notice is received, students are responsible for the return of library materials by the indicated due date. If library materials are not returned after 30 calendar days from the due date, a bill will be sent that includes the total accumulated fines, a replacement cost ($60 minimum), and a processing fee of $30. After 60 calendar days the outstanding charges will be sent to the Bursar for collection.

06V.301.B. WARNING: Failure to pay library fines and fees may result in the suspension of library privileges.

SECTION 06V.302 Fines

06V.302.A. Overdue Fines for Library Materials: $.50 per day to a maximum of $15 per item.

06V.302.B. Overdue Fines for Reserve Materials: $2.50 for the first hour and $.75 for each additional hour overdue to a maximum of $24.25 per item.

06V.302.C. Overdue Fines for Recalled Materials: $.75 per day to a maximum of $24.25 per item.

06V.302.D. Overdue Fines for Electronic Equipment (e.g., laptop computers): $5 per hour to a maximum of $100.

06V.302.E. Replacement Charges for Library Materials: $60 (minimum) plus a processing charge of $30 for each item.

06V.302.F. Replacement Charges for Electronic Equipment: $2,500 per laptop, $495 per digital camera, and actual cost for accessories.

06V.302.G. Repair Charges: Charges to repair damaged or mutilated library materials or equipment will reflect actual repair costs.

SECTION 06V.303 Theft, Attempted Theft, Malicious Defacement, Damage and Mutilation of Library Materials, Equipment, and Other Library Property

All library materials and equipment are state property. Theft, attempted theft, malicious defacement, damage, or mutilation of library materials or equipment will result in the charge of academic misconduct and official University action (see Part V of Chapter 1 Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Appendix BB Responsible Use of Computing Resources). Additionally, students found guilty of these acts will be billed for replacement costs and processing charges as described above.

PART IV. Prohibited Actions

SECTION 06V.401 Actions That Will Result in Disciplinary Action

06V.401.A. Theft, attempted theft, defacement, damage, or mutilation of library materials, furniture, equipment, or other property.

06V.401.B. Unauthorized or prohibited use of computing resources, as defined by Appendix BB Responsible Use of Computing Resources.

06V.401.C. Use of emergency exits when no emergency exists.

06V.401.D. Tampering with fire alarms, smoke detectors, or emergency exits.

06V.401.E. Disorderly conduct, abusive language, or disruptive actions toward library staff or other users of the Libraries.

SECTION 06V.402 Other Prohibited Actions

Miami University Libraries have detailed policies to explain conditions of use for special resources and equipment. What follows below are broad, system-wide guidelines:

06V.402.A. Library policies regarding food and beverages are independently established by and posted in each facility. Under no circumstances will deliveries of food or drink items be allowed to any library. Restricted food or drink items will be confiscated.

06V.402.B. Cell phone policies are independently established by and posted in each facility. Use of cell phones in restricted areas is prohibited.

06V.402.C. Some areas within the Libraries are designated for quiet study. Students who do not observe the posted norms for quiet study areas may be asked to work in another area in the library or to leave the building.

06V.402.D. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in any of the Libraries.

06V.402.E. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco are prohibited.

06V.402.F. Posters and signs may be displayed on bulletin boards, but not on doors, windows, or walls. Violators will be reported to the appropriate University office.

06V.402.G. Election tables, petition campaigns, and other co-curricular activities are prohibited except in the lobby of any library with the permission of the Dean and University Librarian or in the lobby of Brill Science Library with the permission of the Assistant Head Science Librarian.

06V.402.H. No fraternity or sorority activities may take place in the Libraries.

06V.402.I. Pets are not permitted in the Libraries; service animals for the visually impaired are permitted.

06V.402.J. Library workstations are not intended for recreational uses such as email, instant messaging, or game playing.

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