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Waterbury Campus Library Policies
Borrowing Materials
Faculty, staff, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates must have a valid patron record in the library management system and a University issued photo Husky One Card to borrow items from the UConn Waterbury Library; members of the community may apply for a Community Borrower card to borrow or request materials from other UConn libraries. All users must adhere to the UConn Library Borrowing Policies.
Computer Use Policy
Public workstations require NetID credentials and are intended to support academic research and the completion of academic projects. Users accessing public workstations for personal use may be asked to relinquish the computer. Public workstations are governed by the President’s Policy on Harassment. This includes displaying images or text that may be interpreted as intimidating, hostile or offensive.
Visitors may use “Public” wireless access via self-registration.
Confidentiality
Under Connecticut law, library circulation records may not be divulged except by court order. This means library staff cannot tell anyone who has a particular item checked out. We will be glad to recall material from another patron if requested by a member of the University of Connecticut community.
Food/Beverage
The library strives to maintain an environment appropriate for the protection of library materials and conducive to study. Do not bring food or drinks near public computers, scanners, and printers. Snacks and covered beverages are permitted in other areas. Meals should be consumed in the lobby outside the library. Please be sure to pick up after yourself. Properly dispose of all food, trash, and recyclables. Please report any spills to the front desk.
Group Study Rooms
The library has a variety of study area options, equipped with wireless access, live data jacks, whiteboards, and monitors to project portable devices. Group study rooms are only available to UConn students with a valid ID on a first come, first served basis. Usage may be limited to two hours to accommodate demand. Group study rooms are for course-related activities. Groups of two or more are given priority to study rooms. Food and noise policies must be followed in group study areas. Please do not leave food waste in group study garbage cans.
Sign-up is required at the front desk to those with a valid UConn ID, who will assume responsibility for any damage or abuse to the premises. Study room keys may not leave the library and may not be transferred to others.
Check Study Room Availability online
Lost or Stollen Property
The library assumes no responsibility for personal property lost or stolen on library premises. We ask that you never leave personal property unattended in the library and that suspicious activity be reported promptly. There are two lost and found locations on campus: the library front desk and the info desk in the lobby. UConn Police are given lost wallets and other valuable items.
Noise & Cell Phone Use
As a commuter campus, we need to provide quiet spaces for our students and therefore ask that library users view the library as a place for study and work. Please be mindful of those studying around you. If you are collaborating on a group project, request a group study room. When you enter the library, turn off your cell phone ringer. If you need to use your cell phone, step outside the library. Headphones must be used at all times when accessing audio programs. The library provides headphone on loan. Please report any noise concerns to library staff members.
Public Use
Library resources are intended to support the academic work of UConn students, faculty, and staff. UConn is contractually bound to limit access to databases and e-resources to current students, faculty, and staff. Computing, printing, group study rooms, and lending equipment is restricted to UConn users with valid IDs. Members of the public are welcome in the library for academic purposes only. Public users are able to avail themselves of the seating area on the first floor, with priority given to UConn-affiliated users. Library staff will gladly address questions about the collection and retrieve items from the stack areas on the second and third floors.
Members of the community may apply for a Community Borrower card to borrow or request materials from other UConn libraries. All users must adhere to the UConn Library Borrowing Policies.
The library adheres to Connecticut Code – Sec. 53-21a with regard to unsupervised children.
Printing/Scanning
Black-and-white and color printing is available at the library and paid for with your UConn ID or through the WEPA App. A scanner is located on the first floor of the library and is reserved for academic use. Please adhere to Copyright laws. UConn users may add funds to their HuskyCard by going to the One Card website
Problems & Suggestions
Problems and suggestions should be reported immediately to the Front Desk at the library or by contacting the Library Director.
Library Assistance
To request reference/research assistance and instructional support, contact Rob Walsh. For assistance with interlibrary loans and issues with overdue materials/fines, contact Steve Bustamante. Online support is also available by going to Ask a Librarian. Users requiring accommodations should refer to the Waterbury campus Case Services Coordinator.