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Library code of conduct
The
Library code of conduct is what you can expect from the Library and what the Library expects
from you in relation to Study Environment and Library
Equipment.
The
Library is expected to:
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Provide an environment
conducive to study. |
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Provide a variety of learning environments
-designated areas for group work, areas with access
to networked PCs,
areas with access to
the on-line catalog, audiovisual area. |
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Provide a range of Library materials such as books,
journals, databases, audiovisual materials, etc.
all to support the learning, teaching and research
of University of Nicosia/Intercollege. Aim to re-shelve books within
1 working day. |
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Treat Library users
with courtesy and respect. |
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Seek to provide a safe
and secure learning environment. |
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Ensure that Library
equipment is maintained in good working condition. |
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Enforce regulations to users who are found
mutilating or defacing Library materials or making
unnecessary noise in the library. |
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Provide access to students with special needs, such
as an alternative entrance from the parking area
designated for wheelchair use. |
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Reserve the right to refuse to grant access and
borrowing privileges to any person who fails to
observe library regulations. |
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Suspend membership to the Library in whole or in
part, for a period that does not exceed one term.
Only in extreme cases, withdrawal of membership will
be total. |
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Users
are expected to:
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Show upon request a valid
University of Nicosia/Intercollege ID card. |
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Leave the library premises immediately in
emergencies, and when requested to do so by the
Librarian. |
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Comply with the provisions of any relevant
legislation as, for example, laws relating to a)
intellectual property rights including copyright, b)
data protection. In relation to a) users must
comply with the terms of any license agreement
between the college and a third party which governs
photocopying, photography, and the use of software
and access to data. |
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Care of books and all Library materials. No
user may be used to mark, mutilate or annotate
books, and any marking or damage found must be
reported to the Librarian. In case of damage
or loss of an item, the user is expected to pay for
its replacement cost and its processing fee.
Hand-held scanners and cameras may be used only with
the permission of the Librarian. |
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Avoid eating and drinking in any part of the
Library. |
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Refrain from smoking in any part of the Library. |
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Keep conversation to a minimum, and be as quiet as
possible especially in study areas. |
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Switch off personal radios, cassette and CD players
and mobile telephones to avoid disturbance to
others. Mobile telephones must be switched off
or put on silent, in the Library. |
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Not to damage or interfere with any Library
equipment such as computers, photocopiers and AV
equipment. |
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Treat Library staff with courtesy and respect. |
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