The University community is encouraged to use the Library as a place for research, study, reflection, and leisure. To promote a welcoming environment, University Libraries permits the consumption of food and drink on the premises.

Food and drinks are permitted in all areas of the Library, except:

• Electronic Classrooms,
• May 4 Resource Room,
• Special Collections Reading Room,
• Student Multimedia Studio.

Food and drinks should not be:

• stored in the library overnight.
• carried into the book and periodical stacks.
• Drinks are permitted in covered containers only.
• Food and drink refuse is to be discarded in trash receptacles.
• Spilled food or drink should be cleaned immediately with paper towels available in all restrooms.

Please be mindful of designated quiet study areas of the library, such as the 8th floor. Certain areas such as event spaces, classrooms, and group study rooms may facilitate livelier conversation.

Displays in the University Library seek to further the University's educational and cultural mission by sharing resources and information that enlighten and promote discussion and engagement. As such, the displays will highlight:

• The Libraries' collections, services, and events
• major events on campus or in the community
• University and community resources
• Postings and Bulletin Boards

Display cases are available to any University department or recognized student organization, as well as to non-affiliated organizations that reflect the educational or cultural interests of the University. University Libraries reserves the right to accept and/or refuse any display, guided by University policy and the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.

Learn more about Display Cases

University Libraries (UL) instructional spaces are available to University users for class and training needs on a limited basis. UL instructional spaces are also available to non-Kent State University groups and KSU fee-based programs such as workshops and continuing education classes; these groups will be assessed a rental charge for use of the rooms.

• A two-day cancellation notice is required; please email Pam Lemmons (plemmons [at] kent.edu). "No Shows" and non-cancelled rooms are subject to a $25 fee.
• Reservations for University Libraries instructional spaces should be made by completing the Reservation Request Form.

Learn more about Classroom Reservations

• Rooms may be scheduled for same-day use Sunday through Saturday.
• Rooms are scheduled in one hour blocks. You may schedule Group Study Rooms for a total of two hours per day.
• If your group has scheduled a room and does not show up within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, you forfeit your scheduled time.
• Repeated no-shows will result in you being blocked from scheduling rooms in the future.

Learn more about Study Rooms and Schedule A Room here.

Kent State Students, faculty, and staff are free to check out materials. Students, faculty, and staff from OhioLINK member libraries are also eligible to check out certain materials.

Not currently a student or affiliated with Kent State University? You can borrow materials as a Community Borrower. Learn More about Community Borrowers.

Fines

Kent State University Libraries makes a wide range of materials available to our users and greatly appreciates having those items returned on or before their due date so that others may also use those materials.

Lost Items/Replacements

Patrons may provide a replacement copy for lost or damaged items, instead of paying the applicable replacement cost. A replacement copy must be the same title and edition of the lost or damaged item and must be in new or like-new condition.

• Library staff reserves the right to determine if a replacement is in acceptable condition.
• The replacement may not be possible for some items, and the replacement charge will have to be paid.
• Accepted replacement copies will be assessed the $25 Processing charge.

Learn more about fines & replacement costs

Kent State University students, by University Policy, own the copyright to works they create for your courses or for the fulfilment of your degree requirements. This includes papers, short stories, poetry, original music, painting, sculpture, choreography, computer programs, theses, and dissertations.

For more information, visit Copyright Services.

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