PREAMBLE

UNiSEL Library supports the educational goals of Universiti Industri Selangor by providing access to all forms of information to support study, teaching, research 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 UNiSEL Library Conduct Code affirms a commitment to protecting an environment conducive to intellectual pursuits. Such an environment is characterized by:

The Code ensures that users of UNiSEL Library find themselves in an environment which will enable them to achieve their educational objectives.

The Code also acknowledges that the Library fulfills 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 address and resolve charges of misconduct in a speedy manner, while upholding the rights of due process.

UNiSEL Library is committed to:

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

Users will refrain from engaging in behavior that leads to the denial of, or unreasonable interference with, the rights of others; or which disrupts the regular operations and activities of the Library. Behavior which is considered to be in violation of UNiSEL  Library Conduct Code includes, but is not limited to:
 

-	Creating a disturbance or behaving in a manner which interferes with normal use of the Library (including rowdiness, noise, offensive interpersonal behavior, and the use of laptops and cellular phones in designated quiet study areas)
-	Behaving in a strange manner and injured others privacy, such as 'peeping tom'
-	Removing or attempting to remove Library materials or property from the building without authorization
-	Damaging Library property (including mutilating Library materials by marking and / or underlining pages, tearing or cutting out pages or sections thereof, removing binding and staples, removing or tampering with security tags
-	Refusing to honor Library Circulation Policy regarding overdue items, materials recalled by the Library, and the payment of fines and/or fees for lost or damaged Library materials
-	Concealing Library materials in the building for the exclusive use of an individual or group
-	Leaving personal materials and library books that have not been checked out unattended in stacks and study areas for extended periods of time or overnight
-	Refusing to abide by regulations (as specified in UNiSEL Library ICT Policy) guiding access to and use of computing and networking resources at Universiti Industri Selangor, including UNiSEL  Library
	Failing to adhere to copyright laws and / or University policies on copyright
-	Smoking anywhere in the building
-	Eating or drinking in the building, except cafeteria
-	Being in an unauthorized area of the Library, or remaining in an area after its closing
-	Staying in the building when requested to leave during emergency situations or drills
-	Sharing a UNiSEL ID, to alllow unauthorized users entrance to the library

Violations of the UNiSEL Library Conduct Code may be referred for disciplinary action under applicable Library and/or University disciplinary processes (Students Affair Department). Where appropriate, instances of misconduct may be referred to local, state or federal law enforcement officials.