Purpose

This policy is intended to ensure respectful, learning-focused use of the library classrooms: LSC 224 (PY), CAS 402 (FS), and CAS 404 (FS).

Policy

Library classrooms are primarily for scheduled library instruction. When classrooms are not being used for instructional purposes, they are available for use by students, staff and faculty.

  • Classrooms may be scheduled by Pierce College library faculty and staff for the following:
    • Library instruction sessions, either by library or discipline faculty
    • Instructor/student, faculty and staff meetings
    • Media equipment use
    • Presentations or training sessions
  • Rooms are not intended for regular class meetings.
  • Food may be permitted for college meetings with approval of the library faculty scheduling the meeting.
  • Library staff are not responsible for personal items left unattended in classrooms.

Procedures

  • Instructors may schedule library instruction at the reference desks, by phone (ext 8302 at Puyallup or ext 6555 at Fort Steilacoom), or by email (library@pierce.ctc.edu) with minimum one week's notice.
  • For non-instructional use, please contact Beth Thoms at Puyallup (ext 8303) or Rachel Goon at Fort Steilacoom (ext 3779).
  • Users are required to clean up the room and return tables and chairs to their original locations. Damage or misuse of rooms and/or equipment may result in loss of access.
  • If items are left unattended in a classroom for more than 15 minutes, the items may be taken to the Lost and Found at Campus Safety.

Revised: October 2023