Since we are approaching Eid Al-Fitr, I'd like to discuss with you an interesting and light topic "Library Etiquette".
1. In your own point of view, what can be considered library etiquette?
2. How do we educate users about this?
3. How does it affect the library and its users?
4. Any examples, ideas, or experiences?
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library etiguette starts in my opinion: 1- Users should be discipline and switch off thier mobiles.
2- Be polite to the staff when asking for information.
3- Return the books in the good condition it was before borrowed
4- Do not re-shelf books, if finished leave them on the desk.
5- Do not argue about fines for lost items, or late returning those rules are nonnegotiable, and it is approved by the administration.
To educate users is through having an orientation around the library explaining the rules clearly and make sure the users listen.
Salam,
I'm getting busy these days, I don't have enough time for thinking, so I searched the net about the topic and found the following:
NOISE LEVEL
-Speak softly at all times.
-Refrain from having discussions in the library.
-Do not use your handphone in the library.
-Do not run and shout in the library.
LIBRARY MATERIALS
-Handle all library materials with care.
-Do not take any library materials out of the library until the librarian has properly issued them.
-Return library materials to their original locations or leave it with the counter staff.
NEWSPAPER READING
-Take one copy at a time and limit your use to 30 minutes, to give others a chance to read.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
-The library may be cold. Be appropriately attired.
-Our reading areas are strictly for reading of or reference to our library materials.
-Children under the age of twelve, will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult. Adults bringing children into the library are responsible for their behaviour and for ensuring that they do not disturb other users.
Theft, defacement, mutilation, misuse or destruction of library facilities is prohibited. Users caught doing any of these of activities shall be handed over to the Police.
-Do not crowd around the computer terminals.
-Do not remove any furniture, especially chairs.
-Help to keep the shelves in order.
-Handle facilities with care.
FOOD AND DRINKS
-Eat or drink before entering the library.
PHOTOGRAPHS
-No photographs may be taken in the libraries without authorised permission.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
-Leave your briefcases, parcels and files inside the lockers provided.
-Safeguard your belongings. The library shall not be responsible for any loss of users' property.
-All instances of loss should be reported immediately to our staff at the Customer Service Counter.
-Library staff may remove bags, files or other personal belongings which caused obstruction or left unattended.
MISCELLANEOUS
-Please note that all money collected by the Library are inclusive of the current GST.
-The Library reserves the right to amend or revoke any of these rules at short notices.
-Library staff has the right to evict users if they are inappropriately attired or to exclude any non-members or anyone whose behaviour is undesirable or inconveniences other users.
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Thanks Haya and Yaqoub for the information. Well, I've never been to a library where one can find guides and brochures about "Library Etiquette", rather you'l find something like "instructions" which might look less pleasant to some users. I personally find it more appealing to have guides, brochures, bookmarks ..etc that teach users these principles about how to use the library and the material...
When I read your topic Asma I remembered the college of education library and smiled. I think that library etiquette is one part of the whole social etiquette or behavior, if we want it to be used we must educate people on how to use it. When everybody begins 2 build main behavioral bases in his/her character then applying any type of etiquette would be easy.So, it is an educational matter at first.
Back to Education Library, what I remember about it is torn books, small moving restaurants and loud laughs! Actually, I don't remember any thing that has to do with etiquette!
What I suggest is that all basic courses that are provided for undergraduated must teach a brief part about library etiquette in order to change those unexcepted behaviors.
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