General Conduct

As outlined in the University at Buffalo Student Code of Conduct and UB Card policies, we ask that all visitors to the UB Libraries use identification appropriately and present proper UB identification upon request.

Library patrons must not allow others to use their nontransferable identification or network authentication.

You have the responsibility to refrain from trespassing. Trespassing includes but is not limited to:

• Refusing to leave a campus library at closing time or during building evacuations, including failure to vacate study carrels and group study rooms;
• Being in a library without permission of an authorized library employee before or after operating hours;
• Entering restricted areas such as staff conference rooms and staff offices.

The University Libraries provide three types of study areas. 

Silent study areas

• Do not talk or make phone calls.
• Silence electronic devices.
• Use headphones and ensure that others cannot hear the audio.

Quiet study areas

• Keep conversations brief and at a low volume.
• Use headphones for electronic devices.
• Take extended conversations and phone calls elsewhere.

Conversational study areas

• Talking and collaborative work are permitted.
• Keep conversations and electronic devices at a reasonable volume.
• Avoid disrupting others who are sharing the space.

If someone is disrupting a study area, you may respectfully ask them to reduce the noise. If the disruption continues, ask a library employee for assistance. Anyone unable to observe an area’s designated noise level should move to a more appropriate space.

No person shall engage in vending, peddling, product sampling, or soliciting on library grounds. These activities include but are not limited to:

• Solicitation of signatures on petitions;
• Conducting surveys;
• Distributing pamphlets or literature;
• Requests for donations;
• Sales or offers to sell goods or services.

Any groups wishing to engage in charitable fundraising activities must first gain permission of the University Libraries, library@buffalo.edu.

Free speech activities are permitted outside of library buildings as long as they do not interfere with library operations or activities, interfere with safe pedestrian access to the libraries or book returns, or block fire exits. These activities must adhere to the University at Buffalo’s policies on Freedom of Expression.