The Beloit College Library is a private facility reserved for the use of Beloit College students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Responsible members of the general public may use the library during specified times.

Food and Drink

• Food and covered drinks are permitted in most areas of the Library (except Archives and the Paula Black Seminar Room) with the following guidelines:
• Library users must clean up after themselves: dispose of trash in appropriate containers, or remove it from the building immediately after an event.
• Any spills or damage should be reported to the InfoDesk as soon as possible.
• Food is not permitted where it interferes with others’ use of the Library.
• Cooking, cooking appliances, and open flames are not permitted in Library public spaces.
• No Alcoholic Beverages. Consumption of alcohol is not permitted with the exception of legal-aged guests at authorized college events where alcohol is served.

For questions about the Food and Drink policies, please contact the InfoDesk.

Computer Access

All minors under 16 must be supervised by a responsible adult. Users may be asked by staff to show their ID cards. Beloit College is not responsible for minors or monitoring their use of materials or equipment or for the inappropriate conduct of any patrons.

Anyone found violating the Library’s policies or acting in a disruptive manner will be subject to disciplinary action and/or suspension of Library privileges and/or arrest.