Building policies
Cell Phones
The use of cell phones is restricted to the foyer and entry area. Please put your phone on silent or vibrate when entering the library so as not to disturb other people.
Children
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. The Rolfing Library is for the use of TIU students, staff, faculty, and research visitors, not a facility for children being home-schooled or tutored. The library assumes no liability for teenagers who are left alone in the library.
Closing Policy
At closing, all personal belongings left in the library will be placed in Lost and Found. Library materials will be reshelved.
Food and Drink
Food is allowed only in the library lounge (see library map). Beverages must be in covered containers. No coffeemakers or hotplates are allowed in the library.
Laptops
Laptops may be used anywhere in the library. Please do not alter or borrow computer connections installed in the library or plug in laptops across aisles, which can easily be tripped on. We strongly encourage you to secure your laptop to a table or chair with a lock and chain at all times.
Personal Items
The Library is not responsible for personal items left unattended. If you plan to be away from the area where you left your belongings, you should take the items with you to prevent them from being stolen.
Pickup location
The library is not to be used as a place to leave items for pickup by someone else. The library staff assumes no responsibility for items left for others. This includes, but is not limited to, books, papers, backpacks, and laptop computers.
Building services
Audio-Visual Carrels
AV carrels in the Media room are equipped to allow the viewing of DVDs and VHS videotapes, as well as listen to CDs and audio cassettes. These are for academic use only. Check out headphones at the Circulation Counter.
Cassette Tape Players and Headphones
Cassette players and headphones may be checked out in two-hour blocks at the Circulation Counter for in-library use.
Group Study Rooms
Four small group study rooms are available for students’ use on the south side of the main floor. These rooms are available for group study only; individuals will be asked to vacate the rooms. Rooms may be reserved up to a week in advance by signing up on the schedule located on the door of each study room. Each group may use the room for only two hours at a time and must be signed up on the schedule sheet on the door. All food and drink policies apply in the group study rooms.
Internet Access
Network Connections for Laptops
There are two main sets of network connections in the carrels at either end of the book stacks on the main level. Please see the library map for the exact locations. The computer labs on campus can explain how to access the network with your laptop.
Wireless Connection
Most of the library is equipped with wireless connection. You should be able to connect instantly. If you are having problems please contact the campus IT department.
Lost and Found
Personal items found abandoned in the library will be kept for one month in a cabinet at the front counter. They will then be turned over to the TEDS Student Services Office. Items of value such as cell phones, keys, and wallets will be kept in a secure place and the owners contacted.
Photocopiers
Photocopiers are available for the convenience of students. The cost is 10¢ per copy. Students may purchase a copy card, which reduces the cost to 7¢ per copy. Only transparencies bought at the Circulation Counter may be used in the copiers. The cost of transparencies is 25¢ each. Ask at the Circulation Counter for further details.
Supplies
Miscellaneous supplies, such as a paper cutter, stapler, and hole punch, are located by the photocopiers. A heavy-duty stapler is available upon request at the Circulation Counter.
Telephones
A campus phone is located in the north end of the entrance lobby.
Study Carrels
Doctoral students and MA/ThM students with an approved thesis may reserve carrels on the lower level. See the Circulation Supervisor for reservation form and policies. Patrons may not leave noncirculating Reference or periodical material in carrels overnight. All library books kept in a study carrel must be checked out or the student faces the loss of the study carrel. Noneligible students who continue to use empty carrels without permission will be referred to the Dean of Students.
