Conduct in CCNY Libraries
The City College Libraries aim to provide a quiet and welcoming atmosphere for all those trying to study or conduct research on campus. It is important that everyone cooperate to create and maintain spaces where scholarship and creativity can take place safely and respectfully. Many who have no other place to study count on the City College Libraries to provide a quiet space where they can focus on their studies.
The following regulations apply to all divisions and facilities of the City College Libraries, and have been developed in consultation with the Office of Student Affairs and Public Safety:
- No open food will be allowed anywhere in the libraries. Anyone found with open food anywhere in the libraries will be subject to penalties and/or disciplinary action. Repeated violations of the libraries’ food policy will be reported to Public Safety and the Office of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary action.
- The fourth and fifth floors of Cohen Library are designated as QUIET STUDY FLOORS. The area adjacent to the Reference Desk in the Science/Engineering Library is reserved for QUIET STUDY. This means that no group discussions or group study should take place in these areas. If you need to participate in group study involving group discussion, you must go to either the second or third floor of the Cohen Library or to the group study area in the Science/Engineering Library. Complaints of repeated disturbances will be referred to Public Safety and the Office of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary action.
- Loud and unruly behavior is inappropriate anywhere in the libraries. Group study/discussions in the libraries should be undertaken with consideration for others using the libraries for their study. Complaints for repeated disturbances will be referred to Public Safety and the Office of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary action.
- The libraries are not an appropriate place for couples to engage in close intimate behavior. Couples engaging in this type of behavior will be asked to leave the libraries and may be subject to further disciplinary action.
- In keeping with campus policy, smoking and vaping in the CCNY Libraries is strictly prohibited. The use of recreational drugs, such as marijuana, is illegal on campus and will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.
- The main entrance to Cohen Library, on the second floor of the NAC Rotunda, is the only authorized entrance and exit. Use of any other entrance or exit, except during an emergency evacuation, is a violation of College policy. Anyone using an unauthorized exit will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.
- Library users should keep their personal belongings with them at all times. Even for a bathroom or snack break, possessions should not be left unattended.
- Defacing, damaging or mishandling any library property is a violation of policy and can result in criminal and disciplinary action.
*Cohen Library patrons should be aware that there are security cameras positioned throughout the library that will document any violations of the CCNY Libraries Conduct Policy. Recordings are only viewed by Public Safety.
Updated January 2025
