Cameron Library Group Study Room Policy

Phone: (580) 581-2956
E-mail: Library_Circulation@cameron.edu

Cameron Library makes several individual rooms available for academic use by Cameron students, faculty and staff.

EQUIPMENT

  • TV (All rooms except for Room 116). TV remote controls are on reserve at the Circulation Desk for checkout.
  • DVD player or TV/DVD Combos (Rooms 102,105,106, 114 & 222)
  • VCR (Rooms 102, 105, 109A & 222)
  • Blackboard (All rooms)
  • Computer (Rooms 106 & 109)
  • Computer projector mounted from ceiling (the Room 116).  The remote control is on reserve at the Circulation Desk for checkout.
  • Retractable screen in the ceiling (Room 116)
  • Overhead projector (Available by request)
  • Lectern (Room 116)
  • Nine laptop computers are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

RESERVATION

  • Reservations can be made for group study, video viewing or presentation rehearsal.
  • The rooms may be scheduled through the circulation desk either by phone or in person.
  • Rooms are reserved for up to two hours. 
  • Reservations may be made up to two months in advance.
  • The rooms may not be reserved for a full semester.
  • Reservations may be cancelled if patrons are more than 10 minutes late.

CHECKOUT

  • Patrons are asked to leave a library-approved I.D. at the circulation desk while the room is in use. (Examples of approved I.D.s are: Cameron Student I.D., driver’s license, military I.D., courtesy card, alumni card.)
  • If the patron does not have one of the approved forms of I.D., permission for room use must be granted by the librarian on duty.
  • If a patron will not allow circulation staff to hold an I.D., the staff can place a note on the card for the room to show that it is in use. 
  • At the end of two hours, the room can be renewed if no one else is waiting for the room or has the room reserved.
  • If Library staff determine a checked-out room is unoccupied for more than 15 minutes and a group is waiting, all belongings of the occupants will be placed in the Library’s Lost and Found. The room will then be made available to other patrons. 
  • Tutoring conducted by Cameron students is considered group study. The individual being tutored may wait in the study room for the tutor to arrive.
  • Patrons are responsible for appropriate use of Library equipment.

PRIORITIES

  • Groups have priority over individuals to use study rooms unless an individual needs to use video viewing equipment.
  • Patrons who wish to make presentation rehearsals have priority for using the presentation room.
  • One individual may use a room if there is one available when he or she visits the library. However, if a group or a person who needs to view a film arrives, the individual should vacate the room. All rooms should be in use before anyone is asked to vacate a room. 
  • If an individual is waiting for a room and a group wants to renew a room, the group still has priority.
  • If a group is waiting for a room and another group wants to renew a room, the former has priority.

RESTRICTIONS

  • The library decorum policy applies to the study rooms.
  • Food and drink, except for plain water in a closed bottle, are prohibited. 
  • No signs, fliers or banners may be attached to any wall, ceiling or library property.
  • Room doors may need to be kept closed during a discussion, video viewing or a presentation rehearsal to avoid disturbing others.
  • Rooms must be vacated five minutes prior to library closing.
  • Users must clean up after themselves and leave the room in good condition for the next users.
  • Misuse of the media rooms and/or equipment may result in loss of library privileges and/or financial obligations.
  • Illegal substances are strictly forbidden.

 

Phone: (580) 581-2956
E-mail: Library_Circulation@cameron.edu