HPD STUDY ROOM USAGE POLICIES

1. One user of the room must show valid NSU ID to check out the room. This user is responsible for the condition of the room. Immediately upon entering the room, the user must inspect the room and report any previous damage, graffiti, etc. to the circulation desk personnel.

2. Use of group study rooms is first come, first served. Order of precedence for usage is:                                                      

A. First priority will be given to HPD students, staff or faculty needing to use video equipment (Library study rooms only).
B. Second priority will be given to HPD students, staff or faculty.
C. If all HPD users have been accommodated, non-HPD students may use available rooms. HPD Library staff reserve the right to request that non-HPD patrons vacate a room for HPD use.

NOTE: During exam periods, only HPD students will be accommodated in the study rooms.

3. The group study room checkout period is limited to THREE HOURS. If nobody is waiting to use the room at the end of the three hours, the room may be renewed (must be ten minutes or less before the original time due.) At the end of three hours, users may be asked to vacate the room if others are waiting for a room.

4. Any single user or group of users who leaves a room unoccupied for longer than 15 minutes may lose the use of the room if other users are waiting for a group study room. Library staff will store belongings temporarily.

5. Keys to the group study rooms must be returned 15 minutes prior to closing times.

6. Food is prohibited in the study rooms.

7. HPD is not responsible for lost or stolen items that are left in study rooms. Items left behind will be turned over to Public Safety.

8. A $50.00 fee will be charged for lost keys.

9. Users must leave the room in good condition, with trash put into the proper container, white boards erased and lights off. Keys must be returned to the circulation desk.