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October 17, 2000 The library welcomes all visitors. Visitors are
asked to be courteous and considerate of all people using the library.
Visitors should abide by appropriate behavioral standards in order “to
prevent interruptions of or interference with normal missions, processes
and functions” (TBR Policy 3:02:02:00). Visitors should comply with standards
of acceptable behavior as given in the “Students’ Responsibilities (Code
of Conduct)” section of the
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Student Handbook.
The library’s mission includes
providing “information service to community members as resources permit”
(CSTCC Library Purpose Statement). Anyone needing those services is welcome.
However, the library staff’s first duty is to provide service to Chattanooga
State students.
The library staff cannot assume responsibility for
the safety and welfare of any children brought into the library. The library
staff requests that a parent or supervisor remain with children in the
library. Electrical wiring, heavy books on high shelves, and heavy rolling
book carts all pose potential hazards to children. The safety of all library
visitors, especially children, is of utmost concern. This is consistent
with
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Student Handbook
"Visitor
and Guest Speaker Policy":
The
College is concerned about the safety and well being of children and therefore
prohibits them from accompanying adults into classrooms, offices or other
workspaces as a babysitting function. Further the College does not assume
responsibility for unsupervised children. In the event an unsupervised
child is discovered in a Chattanooga State facility, immediate contact
will be made with the person responsible for the child's presence.
Library personnel may contact the Vice President
of Student Affairs or the Chattanooga State Security Department any time
they have concerns about any visitors using the library.
Reviewed:
Department Heads
Guidelines for Library Staff: |
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