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About Noise in the Library

We frequently get complaints about noise in the library.  Sometimes they relate to the coffee bar, or to staff providing service at the desks, but most often they relate to library users being noisy in the study areas.  We try to provide appropriate environments for a variety of types of learning, including dialog or group study as well as individual reading and contemplation.  We have both a Quiet Study and Group Study Rooms.  We have also set up zones in the library where one can expect some level of noise (for instance, we have to speak to people at the Reference Desk and in the stacks in order to help them) and others where it should be quiet (study carrels areas and the Quiet Study).

Cell phones are especially annoying to many people.  We don't forbid their use, but ask that you turn the volume on vibrate and use the phone only in areas that are designated for some noise. 

What can you do if there is noise in a "noise-free" zone?  You can ask the person to be quiet.  If you are not comfortable with that, or they don't respond favorably to your request, please tell a staff member and we will go "shush" them. 

Our Noise and Cell Phone Policy lists the various zones and what to expect. 

Last Update: January 27, 2009