User Code of Conduct

UK Libraries users include students, faculty, staff, and community members. We expect that all users will conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the function of an educational institution and adhere to the following. 

These are examples of unacceptable behavior in UK Libraries:

• Non-compliance with circulation policies and procedures 
• Disruptive behavior
• Excessive sleeping and camping in UK Libraries 
• Soliciting or conducting surveys not authorized by UK
• Bringing animals other than service or in-training service animals
• Using restrooms other than for their intended use 
• Filming or photographing without prior permission from Library Administration
• Offensive personal hygiene or inappropriate attire
• Bringing or using non-assistive wheeled devices inside library spaces
• Abusing, threatening, or intimidating UK Libraries staff or users through language or actions
• Brandishing or possession of any deadly weapon
• Fighting
• Indecent exposure or public indecency
• Any form of discrimination, harassment, or hazing
• Being intoxicated or using any intoxicants
• Smoking, chewing, vaping, and other substance use
• Theft, stealing, or damaging of library or personal property
• Refusing to leave a library building at closing time or an evacuation
• Violating any federal, state, or local law(s) or UK regulation(s)
• Other behavior deemed to be inappropriate by UK Libraries staff

Inappropriate behavior will jeopardize the user’s continued access to the UK Libraries. Library staff, Campus Security, or UK Police will intervene to stop prohibited behavior. Failure to comply with the libraries’ established standards of acceptable behavior may result in removal from the building and/or restriction of library privileges.

If a user has been restricted from the University or campus through court proceedings or through University regulations, the user shall also be restricted from all UK Libraries. This restriction shall continue until the restriction is rescinded by the appropriate authority. Additionally, pursuant to KRS 511.080, a non-student or non-employee who has been notified that they may not enter University grounds or facilities may be charged with criminal trespass in the third degree if they enter University grounds or facilities.