General Rules & Regulations

Introduction

Users of the Kehillah Centre & Public Library (KCPL) are expected to abide by the rules and regulations in order to preserve and perpetuate a calm, secure, and friendly environment for learning and research. All users (students, teachers, researchers, staff, and members of the public) who use the library must abide by these rules and regulations.

General Rules & Regulations

All patrons must enter and exit the library through the front door.
Mobile devices must be put on silent or turned off when within the library.
Don't take calls inside the library.
Throughout the library, food is not permitted. This includes sweets and snacks.
Non-spillable bottles of water are accepted.
Anything pulled from the shelf must be left on the table.
Bags and other items must be left at the front desk.
Any offensive weapons, including firearms, are prohibited.
It is unlawful to write on or otherwise tamper with any library materials with ink, pencil, or other materials.
In the library or other areas where silence is essential, silence must be observed.

Prohibited Social Misconduct

The following are forbidden in all parts of the libraries:

Alcohol and illicit substances.
Smoking.
Begging, soliciting, or canvassing.
Intimidating or harassing visitors and staff.
Advertising/selling goods or services
Making offensive gestures or using profane language

Safety and Security Rules

Bags, belongings, etc., must be deposited in the shelves at the front desk of the library and kept temporarily by the librarian.
Everything brought into the premises may be inspected by the librarian at any time.
Staff members of the library have the authority to halt any action they believe is endangering the collections' preservation or the safety and security of readers.

Computer / Electronic Use Regulation

The use of laptops and other mobile devices for research is welcome. WiFi is available in the library.
It is forbidden for patrons to unplug any of the library’s equipment or electrical and Ethernet cables.
Priority shall be given to students engaged in academic and research work on a first-come-first-served basis. In situations where demand for library computers is high, each user shall be given a time limit for usage.
Computers shall not be used for social media activities.
Installation or downloading of any sort of software is forbidden.
Alteration of software/hardware configurations is prohibited.
The use of USB drives and other removable devices shall be regulated by staff .
Files saved to the hard drive shall be deleted daily. Users are encouraged to save files or documents on their e-mails or cloud storage.

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