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Beverage and Food Policy
Effective Fall 2005, spill-proof beverage containers are permitted in the Parnassus and Mission Bay libraries and Interactive Learning Centers. Drinks are not permitted in the Archives & Special Collections Reading Room. Food is not permitted in any area.
 
Sustaining the privilege of having beverages in the libraries and computer labs depends on your help in minimizing the risk of damage to library property. The key to success is your willingness to be responsible about beverage containers, spill containment, and appropriate container disposal.
 
The Containers
  Good Cup (Spill-proof)
  Bad Cup (Not spill-proof)
Acceptable containers
Unacceptable containers
  • -  Spill-proof
  • -  Substantial travel mugs or cups with secure, sealed lids.
  • -  Pop-top or pull-top sport bottles or other recloseable bottles.
  • -  Paper and styrofoam cups, even with lids.
  • -  Aluminum cans.
  • -  Travel mugs that don't seal completely.
  • -  Any open container.
 
The Rules
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Keep containers on desk surfaces. Please do not place beverage containers on floors, chairs, copiers, computers, or other equipment. To protect library materials, beverages are not allowed in the shelving areas.
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"No Fault" policy. Tell a library staff member immediately if there is an accident so we can ensure that damaged materials are properly treated and cleaned up.
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Clean it up. Wipe up accidents and throw away or recycle your bottles. A large recycling bin is located just outside the Kalmanovitz building.
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Beverages only. Food is not permitted.
 
Please comply with these policies. Anyone refusing to comply may be asked to leave the Library.
 
 
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