All users of the PVCC Library, including students, staff, faculty, and community borrowers, must abide by these policies. Failure to do so can result in ejection from the Library, suspension of library and/or campus privileges, or arrest. Please refer to specific consequences at the bottom of the policies for additional information.

Cell Phone & Phone Usage
When entering library, please set your phone to vibrate. If you must take a call, please complete it quietly.
Library phones may be used at the discretion of staff for college business only. Public phones are available at each end of the E Building. There is a phone, with outside access, available for student use on the 2nd floor of the KSC building.

Closing Procedures
The library staff will begin closing procedures 15 minutes prior to closing time.

Computer/Internet Usage
Academic use will take priority when computers are at a premium. Tampering with computer hardware or software is strictly prohibited. Use of 2 or more computers concurrently is forbidden.

The Maricopa Community College District’s Computing Resource Standards can be found at: http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/legal/dp/inbrief/compstandards.htm

Viewing websites that may be considered prohibited under Arizona State Law is strictly forbidden.
Computers may not be used for private, profit or commercial gain. Saving, downloading, burning or photocopying materials is subject to the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code).

Facilities
Library facilities are free for college affiliated use.

Food and Drink
Food and drink are allowed in the Library - just be careful and do not leave a mess. Trash receptacles are located throughout the Library and ready for use.

Personal Items in the Library
The library is not responsible for lost or stolen items. College Safety will pick up any items left unattended for more than 30 minutes.

Privacy
To the extent possible in an electronic environment and public setting, users’ privacy will be honored. Nevertheless, that privacy is subject to Arizona's public records laws and other applicable state and federal laws, as well as policies of Maricopa's Governing Board all of which may supersede a user's interests in maintaining privacy in information contained in Maricopa's computing resources.

Student Precedence
Although our Library is open to the public, PVCC students shall take precedence in the use of resources, including computers and study areas. The library reserves the right to limit guest user access during peak hours.

For additional information regarding community members' use of the PVCC library please click here.

Unattended Children
Parents/Legal Guardians/Responsible Adults who bring their children to the library are responsible for them and must be present with them at all times. College Safety will be notified if any minors are left unattended.

For MCCCD policy regarding Children on Campus please click here.

U.S.A. Patriot Act - WARNING: Under Section 215 of the federal USA Patriot Act (Public Law 107-56), records of books and other materials you borrow from this library may be obtained by federal agents. This law also prohibits librarians from informing you if records about you have been obtained by federal agents. Questions about this policy should be directed to Attorney General Eric Holder at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530.

Source: American Civil Liberties Union's draft resolution for communities to protect civil liberties. See http://www.aclu.org/SafeandFree/

The library reserves the right to review these policies and make changes as needed.