Library Policies

Policies and Guidelines

• Borrowing Privileges Policy
  • The individual that checks out any item is responsible for it and any accessories while they are checked out and until they are appropriately returned. A due date will be given at the time of checkout based on the type of item being checked out and/or for the checkout purpose.
  • The item and all accessories must be returned by the due date to the NYUAD Library.
  • The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was received at the time of checkout. Normal wear and tear is acceptable.
  • Borrowers remain solely responsible for the item(s) and any accessories throughout the checkout period. If items are lost or damaged, the borrower will be asked to pay for the item(s).
  • Borrowers returning items past their due date, failing to return an item in the same condition as when it was checked out, or failing to return an item altogether will be subject to disciplinary procedure. This includes, but is not limited to, suspension of the individual's borrowing privileges from the NYUAD Library. The library has loan rules that govern when and for how long users are blocked for returning materials overdue.
  • Depending on the item and its loan period, items that are excessively overdue will be considered lost and the borrower will be billed for replacement. If items are declared lost and subsequently returned, lost charges will be waived but late charges, if any, remain. 
  • Borrowers returning equipment late will be blocked from borrowing for the amount of time the item(s) was/were overdue. For example, one item returned two days late will result in a block of two days. Two items returned two days late will result in a block of four days. Although the replacement fee will be waived if lost items are subsequently returned, the late charges and block will remain.
  • Borrowers owing more than AED 20 (USD 5.45) will be blocked from borrowing from the NYUAD Library.
  • Borrowers owing more than AED 100 (USD 27.34) will be blocked from Albert and from borrowing from the NYUAD Library.
  • The maximum late charge is AED 180 (USD 49.01) per item.
  • If you have a question about your fine, please contact lib-nyuad-circ@nyu.edu.

  • If you need to pay a fine, please contact nyuad-library-admin@nyu.edu.
• Code of Conduct
  • NYU Libraries support the educational goals of New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) by providing access to all forms of information to support research, study, teaching, and the general pursuit of knowledge. In order to be successful in this mission, the Library and its community of users observe a relationship of reciprocal rights and responsibilities. While most users conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in the interest of protecting the rights of all Library users, it is necessary to define what constitutes infringements on the rights of others.
  • The NYU Libraries Conduct Code affirms a commitment to protecting an environment conducive to intellectual pursuits. Such an environment is characterized by respect for the rights of others, respect for the Library's resources, and respect for appropriate conduct in a public forum. The Code ensures that users of NYUAD Library find themselves in an environment that will enable them to achieve their educational objectives.
  • The Code also acknowledges that the Library fulfils an important educational function in the University. Educational settings, unlike other public forums, require special considerations in defining violations, investigating allegations of violations, and imposing disciplinary action. This document affirms our commitment to addressing and resolving charges of misconduct in a speedy manner, while upholding the rights of due process.

  Read the complete Library Code of Conduct (PDF).

• Food Policy
  • The consumption of food and drinks, within reason, is permitted in the Library unless otherwise indicated. Snack food, sandwiches, and drinks in closed containers are permitted in all areas of the Library, except for Archives and Special Collections.
  • Please be considerate of others and avoid consuming food items that create messes, smells, and/or noise.
  • Kindly recycle and dispose of the trash as appropriate.
  • Take responsibility for cleaning spills, food crumbs, etc., OR report spills to any Library staff member.
  • Food ordered for delivery to the Library should be picked up outside of the Library.
  • No food or drink is permitted near the Library’s scanning stations, microfilm machine, printers, or in Archives and Special Collections.
  • Unattended food and/or drink openly displayed in public areas may be confiscated and discarded.
  • Users violating this policy may be asked to remove the food and/or drink from the area.
• Library Study Room Guidelines

  Students can choose from a variety of room types:

  Small study rooms

  • Rooms # 430-441, up to two persons
  • No reservations needed, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Individuals occupying small study rooms cannot be asked to vacate for groups of two students.

  Large study rooms

  • Rooms # 414- 428 up to four persons
  • Rooms # 401-406 up to six persons
  • Rooms # 409 and 410 up to 10 persons
  • No reservations needed, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Individuals occupying any large study room can be asked to vacate for groups of two or more students.

  Please note that selected study rooms are reserved by the Writing Center and Academic Resource Center for academic purposes, details of which are clearly identified on the room booking system. Students are welcome to use these rooms when not reserved by the Writing Center or Academic Resource Center.

  The Library reserves the right to remove student personal belongings that are left unattended in individual or group study rooms for more than 20 minutes. All belongings will be transferred to Campus Safety Officers for safekeeping.

  Camping in the rooms is not permitted. For purposes of this policy, "camping" includes:

  • Sleeping in the room with or without one’s belongings

  • Excessive use of the room that interferes with its usage for other students, faculty, or staff

  • Storing personal belongings or other similar behavior that amounts to reserving the room

  • Whether a given use constitutes “camping” will be determined based on the facts and circumstances of specific situations.

  Doors to the rooms should be kept closed when in use. Sound travels, even with the door closed. Please keep the volume at a reasonable level.

  Students requiring quiet study space should proceed to the Reading Room. No reservations needed, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  

  Drinks in covered containers and small snacks are permitted in group study rooms. (Please refer to the Library’s Food Policy.)