Library Use Policy

Welcome to the Colorado State University–Pueblo Library! The Library strives to provide an inviting, respectful, and secure environment for all its patrons to engage in intellectual pursuits.  Our library is a shared collaborative academic space open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment where everyone can thrive academically and intellectually. 

To ensure that this environment is maintained, library users are asked to adhere to the following policies: 

• Student Code of Conduct 
• Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination Policy  
• Information Technology Service Policies 
• Local, state and federal laws governing libraries and general issues of conduct in public places.  

Library patrons who do not adhere to these and the following policies may have their library privileges revoked.  

Illegal Activity

To maintain a safe and respectful environment, the following activities are prohibited under state and federal law: 

• Unauthorized downloading, copying, distributing, altering or translating copyrighted materials, including software, music or other media without the express permissions of the copyright holder. 
• The use of any state property for the viewing or transmission of child or otherwise illegal pornography.
• Possession or consumption of federally or locally illegal or unauthorized substances on state property.
• Possession of a firearm or deadly weapon on a public university campus (C.R.S. 18-12-105.5)

 Library staff will contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately in response to these activities.

Confidentiality of Library Records

In accordance with the Library Records Confidentiality Act of The State of Colorado, all Library registration and circulation records are considered confidential information. Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.24-90-119).

Disruptive Behavior

Please be aware of other users' study needs.  The Library 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors are designed for collaboration.  In these areas, conversation at a reasonable voice level is expected.  Specially designated quiet study areas are available on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of the Library. Group and individual study spaces are also available throughout the building. Within the Library, persons engaging in loud or disruptive behavior, any behavior that library staff deem creates a hostile work environment for other library users, or any activity defined by the Colorado Revised Statutes as disorderly conduct (C.R.S. 18-9-106) will be asked to modify or cease the disruption. Library staff members have the authority to determine if behavior is disruptive and may call Campus Safety or the Sheriff’s Office, if necessary, at 719-549-2373. 

Community Patrons including 

IB/AP High School, PCC, and Visiting Students

Community members are allowed to use the Library’s collections and services to engage in research. To use the computers, community members must obtain a Library ID (LID) card at the first-floor circulation desk. This card provides a unique login and password which can be used at select 1st floor library computers. Funds may be added to this card for printing and photocopying. For more information about LID cards, please refer to the Library’s LID Policy. Because students, staff, and faculty are the library’s primary patrons, community members may be asked to relinquish a computer if it is needed by a CSU Pueblo researcher. Community members may check out a limited number of items from the library collections. For more information, please see the Library’s Circulation Policy. Finally, any community member who is using the library in a way that interferes with the library’s students, faculty, or staff may be asked to leave or may have his or her library privileges revoked permanently at the discretion of the Library Dean. 

Cell Phones

Ringing cell phones and audible phone conversations can disturb those trying to study.  To maintain a quiet study environment, please set phones to silent or vibrate. For extended conversations, we invite you to use the lobby or outdoor areas. 

Headphones

Headphones or ear buds must be used to listen to audio or video streams, except in enclosed study rooms, to ensure a pleasant experience for all. Headphones should be worn properly and not used as external speakers. Patrons must bring their own headphones, the Library does not provide them. 

Food and Beverages

Library patrons may take food and beverages in closed containers only to any library area where these are not specifically prohibited (e.g., Computer lab areas, Archives Reading Room). Food is not permitted at computer workstations. 

Damage to Library Property

Any behavior which may damage Library equipment, collections, or facilities is strictly prohibited. Protection of Library materials is defined under Colorado Revised Statutes -C.R.S. 24-90-117 - pertaining to theft or mutilation and C.R.S. 18-4-509 - pertaining to defacing property. Library staff will report such activity to the Sheriff’s Office. 

Computer Use

The Library’s Computer and Internet Use Policy governs the use of all computers in the Library.

Children in the Library

Children are welcome in the library when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Young children should not be left unattended, and we ask that adults supervise their children’s use of resources and technology. The Library does not provide filtering devices for its Internet access computers and does not censor the information within its collections.  

Animals

Service animals are welcome in accordance with ADA guidelines. For the comfort and safety of all patrons, other animals are not permitted.  

Proctoring

The Library does not offer test proctoring services. Students needing accommodations or support should contact the Disability Resources Office in OSC 104, 719-549-2684 or the Testing Center in LARC 251, 719-549-2773, for assistance.  

Approved 11/25 RGM