Access Policy
The Library is intended primarily for the use of currently enrolled Barry University students and currently employed faculty, administrators, and staff. Others, such as Barry University alumni, visiting scholars who are currently sponsored by an academic or administrative division, and public visitors, may also have access to the collections.
Alumni Use Of The Library Databases
Due to licensing requirements with publishers, database companies and other data subscription providers, electronic access to Barry University’s library resources is restricted to current student, faculty and staff.
Cell Phone Use
Electronic communications devices such as cellular phones are permitted in the Library. However, they must be used in a way where disturbing other library users is avoided. Electronic devices should be set to silent or vibrate mode. Any conversation on a cell phone should be held in an area where conversation will not disturb or distract others, such as the stairwells.
Circulation Loan Periods
View the loan period, renewals, fines, other information for books, films, CDs. and other library materials
Food And Drink Policy
Allow covered drinks, but no food is allowed in the library.
Group Study Room Policy
Group study rooms are available for Barry University students, faculty and employees.
Guidelines For Donating Gifts
Donating gifts such as books, journals, and other materials often contribute significantly toward strengthening the collections at the University Libraries.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policy
The interlibrary loan service is available to the faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
Quiet Policy
The 2nd and 3rd floors have been designated quiet spaces.
The following are enforced in quiet areas.
- Cell phone conversation use: Cell phones are permitted in the library. However, they must be used in a way where disturbing other library users is avoided. Cell phones should be set to silent or vibrate mode. Any conversation on a cell phone should be held in an area where conversation will not disturb or distract others, such as the stairwells.
- Use headphones/earbuds when listening to music or watching videos. Adjust the volume so that it does not impact those around you.
- Limited, quiet talking.
- Group study in designated study rooms.
Silent Floor
The 4th floor is designated as a silent floor.
The following are enforced in silent areas:
- No cell phone conversation use.
- No talking.
- Group study in designated study rooms
Policy updated 2/28/2024