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About Bailey Library

Library User Expectations

Bailey Library is committed to providing courteous, accurate, and efficient service to all customers. We invite you to take advantage of the many services and resources in the library. 

At the same time, we ask you to keep the following points in mind to help us provide a safe and welcoming environment:

  • The 3rd floor is designated as a quiet study space. 
  • Throughout the library, please use headphones to keep the noise level low.
  • Remember that the content you are viewing on our computers may offend others. 
  • Be careful with food and beverages. If spills occur, please let us know.
  • While in the library, SRU students must observe the SRU Student Code of Conduct.
  • Minors under the age of 16 are welcome but must be supervised by an adult. The library is not responsible for monitoring what information children under 16 may be using or viewing.
  • Please do not leave personal items unattended. 
  • Lost items can be sought out at the Circulation Desk. Please check there for more information..
  • All tobacco products are prohibited in the library. Please read the SRU Smoking Policy

Minors in the Library

  • Bailey Library welcomes minors when accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
  • All materials and Internet access are unfiltered to meet the research and curricular needs of its primary users: the students, faculty, and staff of Slippery Rock University. 
  • Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by someone age 18 or older.
  • Library staff will contact the Slippery Rock University police to report an unsupervised minor.
  • Exceptions for children participating in school or university-sponsored programs and activities may be made.
  • An eligible child may obtain a Bailey Library card to check out books, provided a parent or guardian completes the application available at the Circulation Desk.
  • Children under age 18 who wish to receive authorization for internet access must have the permission of the adult who accompanies them and follow procedures for gaining internet access at the Circulation Desk.