Food and drink policy
To maintain an environment conducive to the research and study needs of its users and to preserve the recorded knowledge comprising the library collection, the following policy for food and drink is observed in the library.- Food is prohibited in the library. The BiblioCafé is an alternate study space that welcomes food.
- Beverages are permitted in the library, in containers with appropriate, sealable lids.
- Deposit all disposable containers, wrappers, and refuse in the garbage or recycling as appropriate.
Why do we have this policy?
Even when consumed carefully, traces of food may be left behind in the form of tiny crumbs or greasy fingerprints. In addition, food wrapping is often left behind on desks. However, even if food is properly disposed of in garbage cans, the remnants of food are a problem. Leftover food can cause staining and mould growth in books. Food dropped on desks, floors, or even in garbage cans, attracts insects and rodents. Once these pests are attracted into the library they continue to harm the collection as they find other food sources (eg. paper, book glue).
In addition, food can ruin library materials irreparably.