LIT Center Expectations

The McClymonds Library Innovation Technology Center Policies

The LIT Center Policy is for all staff, scholars and community members.

Please help us keep the LIT Center a superb place to read and study by observing these guidelines.

FOOD & DRINK

  • No Food or Drinks in the Library Commons, Mack Mackerspace and Africana Center spaces.

  • Food and drinks are welcome in the Mack Cafe

RESPECT the SPACE

  • Treat the space as you would your grandmother’s house.

  • Treat the books as you would your cell phone.

  • Be respectful of all library users.

  • The furniture is designed to personalize your individual or group space. Please return it to its original space before your departure.

  • Clean up after yourself. Garbage cans are located by the exit doors and in the Mack Cafe.

CELL PHONE USAGE

  • We encourage scholars and staff to use the cell phone charging stations to charge your phones.

  • Please put cell phones away during academic classroom visits.

  • During open hours you are welcome to use your cell phones with these guidelines:

    • Silence cell phones.

    • Take calls outside.

    • Headsets please

PRINTER & COMPUTER USE

  • Login into computer stations with your OUSD email login. Be sure to log out when you are done.

  • Please be mindful of numbers of printed pages

BOOKS CHECKOUT & INFORMATION

  • What you read and check out is your business and we respect your privacy in alignment with the Library Bill of Rights. This means:

    • We will never share what book you have checked out with anyone

    • You have a right to explore your own interests in the Library, and we will keep your inquiries confidential.

  • Books may be checked out for two weeks and may be renewed unless the book has been placed on hold by another student.

FEES & FINES

  • There are no fees for overdue books. Please renew your books in case another student has it on hold and to keep track of your books.

  • At the end of each marking period, students who have not returned library materials will receive a notice. If you receive a notice, please see the teacher in the Library during open hours to return materials and to clear your records.

  • If the book is damaged, bring it to the Librarian in case we can repair it and not charge the full fine.

  • If the book is lost, please let the LIbrarian know so we can replace the copy.