aims to preserve materials
The University Library is implementing a new food-and-drink policy.
Library employees have found that the pervasive presence of food and drink is adding to the deterioration of collections and space at the facility. In addition, the library spends significant time and energy cleaning up food and drink remains left by students and library staff. The new policy will help preserve library materials, computer equipment and furnishings, while still providing a comfortable work and research environment for readers and staff.
Under the new policy, library users may still consume non-alcoholic beverages, provided they are in approved containers. These include spill-proof mugs with secure lids and a closeable drinking hole; sports bottles with a closeable drinking spout; and water in capped plastic bottles. Containers that cannot be used in the library include open cups and mugs, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and paper or styrofoam cups with or without lids.
Library users can eat only in specifically designated food areas. Food cannot be allowed in book stacks, study carrels, reading rooms, computer workstations, photocopier areas or the special collections. All users of the library are asked to dispose of trash properly.
"Please help us in our efforts to preserve Yale's collections for use by all members of the Yale community," says University librarian Alice Prochaska. "Your participation is greatly appreciated."
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