Library Policies

User Conduct Policy |  Children on Campus | Computer Use - Wireless  |  Remote Access | Study Areas | Exhibits
See also the Borrowing Policies page

Note: These policies conform to the college-wide policies as set forth in the following documents: 1) BCC Policy Manual and Administrative Guidelines, Regulations and Procedures; 2) Student Handbook; and 3) Employee Handbook

User Conduct Policy

The Sidney Silverman Library is committed to providing a quiet, welcoming, respectful atmosphere conducive to study and research in an environment that is comfortable, clean, and safe for both library users and staff.

Any behavior that interferes with the operation of the Library or its users may be considered disruptive.

The conduct of any individual using the Library is governed by all College policies, including the Code of Student Conduct as stated:

“….All students are governed by college rules and regulations. Each student is expected to exercise discretion and act within the limits of decorum and propriety at all times and in all places….” (Student Handbook, 2009-2010, p. 87)

Users who do not adhere to conduct guidelines outlined in College or Library policies may be asked to leave and may be subject to College disciplinary action. Please note:

• Mobile phones and pagers -- The Library requires its users to set cell phones and pagers on a non-audible signal. Any verbal communications must be conducted outside the library. Use of these devices disturbs those engaged in reading, studying, and other educational activities.
• Food and drink -- Eating is not permitted in the Library. Drinks in covered containers are allowed in the Library. Users are expected to keep study areas neat and clean.
• Noise and Other Disruptive Behavior -- Users expect the Library to be a quiet place for study and research. All library users are requested to be considerate and to refrain from talking loudly, making noise, using audio equipment at a volume that interferes with others, or engaging in disruptive behavior.

Children on Campus

"...Students who bring small children to campus may not leave them unattended at any time, especially in the Student Center, Library and lounge areas.... (Student Handbook 2009-2010, p. 83)

Unattended children left in the Library will be placed in the custody of BCC Public Safety until a parent of responsible adult can be located.

Library Computer Use

Library Computers are primarily intended for the use of BCC students engaged in course-related work.

Use of any Bergen Community College computing or networking resources implies that the user is agreeing to follow the Acceptable Use Policy. 

In addition to the computers on the Library Main Floor, there are two computers labs located within the Library:

• L222 on the Library Main Floor. Priority is given to students in the Health Sciences.
• L309 on the Library Upper Floor are for BCC students only.
• Computer labs are for BCC students only. Sign in required.

Wireless:  Access is limited to BCC students, faculty and staff. Authentication is required. Please refer to the college's Wireless Access page for instructions. 
       
Remote Access to Library databases: Off-Campus access to databases licensed by the Sidney Silverman Library is restricted to BCC faculty and staff and to students currently enrolled in courses which bear institutional and/or degree credits. Off-campus use requires the 7-digit number located on the college photo i.d.

Study Areas

The Library strives to maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and research. A variety of study areas are available on the Main and Upper Floors.

Main Floor:

Quiet group study is permitted in all areas on the main floor.

Group Study Rooms are located on the main floor of the Library and are reserved for groups of 3-8 BCC students engaged in course-related work.

To use a Group Study room:

• Check out a Study Room key at the Service Desk.
• Display the time-due card in the window of the group study room. 
• At the end of the 2-hour loan period, return the time-due card and key promptly to the Service Desk.
• Rooms may be renewed if there is at least one other unused room.
• Leave the room clean and in good order for the next group. Food is not permitted in the Study rooms. Disruptive behavior or failure to follow guidelines will result in the loss of borrowing privileges.

Upper Floor:

Tables and study carrels are available for quiet study. Little or no talking.

Silent Study Rooms are located on the Library Upper Floor. These rooms are for the convenience of BCC students who wish to study in a sound-free environment. No speaking is permitted. The study carrels are available on a first come basis.

Exhibits

The exhibit cases in the Sidney Silverman Library are available to student organizations, faculty, and staff to display material that supports the curricula, programs, projects/mission, and goals of Bergen Community College.

Exhibits are coordinated by the Library staff, but the exhibitor is responsible for the selection, arrangement, labeling and removal of materials from the cases, as well as any promotion or publicity. For information, please contact Imogene Papp, Evening Coordinator, at 201-447-7970.
 

Last updated: 16 Apr 10, PD