FIT
Library Food & Drink Policy
In
response to concerns expressed by Library users and
Library staff, FIT Library is enforcing a new
Food & Drink Policy effective immediately.
The policy calls for absolutely no eating or
beverage consumption in any area of the Library
other than the area on the 5th floor before crossing
the book detection gates (just outside the 5th floor
elevators).
Food
and beverages (including water) are not permitted in the Library.
The Library Food & Drink Policy is
designed to protect library materials, furnishings
and equipment from damages due to the presence of
food and drink, including water and candy, in the
Library.
Individuals drinking beverages/or eating in the
Library will be asked to:
• dispose of the item(s) immediately in trash receptacles.
• take their food or beverage to the 5th floor
eating alcove, or leave the Library immediately.
• In the event of food and/or drink damage to
library materials, furnishings, equipment, etc., the
individual(s) will be responsible for costs of
replacement, repair or clean up of damaged item(s).
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Theft of library materials
Theft of library
materials is a major offense. Any person suspected of, or witnessed in the act
of, theft or mutilation of library materials is subject to disciplinary
action. Individuals will be held financially accountable for replacement (cost
of item plus processing fees) of missing or damaged materials.
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