Guide and service animals for people with disabilities are welcome in the Library. For more information, see the Columbia University policy on Service and Assistance Animal Guidelines. We also host approved therapy animals in conjunction with the Student Wellness Center. All other animals must remain outside the Library spaces.

The Library is not responsible for the security of personal property. Library visitors must keep their personal belongings with them at all times. Personal belongings may not be used to reserve a space for an extended period of time. Personal belongings left unattended for an extended period of time are subject to removal by Library staff and subsequent storage with the Public Safety department.

Individuals, classes, groups, or organizations wishing to photograph or film facilities, staff, or users in Library spaces must first request permission from Library administration.

Set cell phones' and pagers' ringers to low volume or vibrate. To make or take a call, please step outside the Library space and away from other Library users. Please remember to take your belongings with you to prevent theft.

Children accompanied by individuals with Library access privileges may visit the Library. It is the responsibility of the accompanying adult to ensure the child is supervised and is not disruptive. Children may not use the computers.

Academic work has priority at all Library computers. Computers and printers in the Library are managed by the CUIMC IT group and fall under their usage policies. For technical support, please contact the CUIMC IT help desk.

• Food is not allowed in the Knowledge Center. Library staff members are charged with monitoring the space to ensure food is not being consumed at any time. Beverages are allowed, but must be in covered containers, preferably those that are spill-proof and reusable. If needed, we will remind Library visitors about food and drink rules.
• Food is allowed in the individual study carrels on LL1, LL1 Group Study Rooms, and the quiet study room LL1-112 Library Reading Room. Please make sure to keep the space clean and free of trash once you're finished eating.

All lost-and-found items are taken to the CUIMC Public Safety Office in the Black Building. Any personal items left unaccompanied may be considered to be lost and found.

Misuse or defacement of Library furniture, equipment, and facilities is forbidden. Misuse can be characterized by:

• Using furniture, equipment, or facilities in a way that causes damage or excessive wear (e.g., putting feet on chairs or walls);
• Using more than one seat per person;
• Using Library furniture or collections in a manner other than the intended purpose;
• Purposefully damaging materials.

The Library spaces have three noise-level designations: silent, quiet, and social. Silent spaces are characterized by no talking. Quiet spaces are characterized by respectful, low-volume speaking. Social spaces are characterized by lively conversation. Users not adhering to the noise levels of a silent or quiet space may be asked to lower their voices or to relocate to another area.

• Lobby-level Knowledge Center: quiet
• Lobby-level Knowledge Center wing: front section is social; rear section is silent
• LL1 Quiet Reading Room: silent
• LL1 Group Study Rooms: social
• LL1 Study Carrels: silent

Library spaces may not be used for prolonged sleeping or as living quarters. Re-arranging furniture for sleeping is not permitted.

Solicitation of any kind is not permitted in any of the Library spaces.

Only equipment used by mobility-impaired patrons is allowed in the Knowledge Center space. All other types of wheeled transportation (e.g., bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, Segways) must remain outside of the Knowledge Center.

CUIMC Facilities operate bike racks around the Medical Center. You should find an appropriate location for your wheeled transportation on one of these maps.