Locked Study Policies

• 2012-13 Locked Study applications are due by Monday, September 10th . Notification of study assignments will begin during the week of the 10th.
• First priority is given to seniors writing honors theses. They are assigned a study for two terms, Fall and Winter;
• Second priority is given to faculty members doing research. They are assigned a study on a one-term basis;
• Third priority is given to upperclassmen writing papers that require extensive library research. They are assigned study on a one-term basis;
• Students with unique medical needs must be recommended by a Dean of the College. They will be assigned on a case-by-base basis;
• Assignment of locked studies and distribution of keys is made after the start of each term. Keys must be turned in at the end of each term, unless you are a senior writing an honors thesis. If you are not a senior writing an honors thesis you must reapply for each term that you wish to use a locked study
• Those receiving assignments will be notified via e-mail;
• A fee of $30 will be charged for keys not returned at the end of the assigned term. A hold will be placed on your account until the fee is paid or the key is returned;
• Hot plates, coffee pots, and candles are not allowed in the library;
• Use tape to put up posters on the walls of your study;
• All library books you are using must be checked out;
• Library staff may enter locked studies periodically to check for books/periodicals that are not checked out and will discard any food, drink, or tobacco products found in the study;
• If it appears your study is unused, you may be asked to vacate it so someone else can utilize it.