General policy is to extend the use of the libraries' resources and facilities freely to nonuniversity persons who wish to make use of library resources. Persons using the libraries' resources and facilities are expected to maintain appropriate behavior and to adhere to such food and beverage policies as are established by the director of libraries. Such use of library resources and facilities by nonuniversity related persons does not extend to borrowing privileges, except materials may be loaned to persons in the following categories upon such terms as the director of libraries or his or her designee shall approve:

(1) Faculty and students of other universities are accorded borrowing privileges pursuant to reciprocal agreements.

(2) Persons who obtain an annually renewable community card for an annual fee.

(3) Persons who are active members of the Western Washington University Alumni Association.

(4) Cooperating teachers, upon request.

(5) Other individuals approved by the director of libraries or his or her designee.

During the periods when classes are in session, the library hours shall be posted on the exterior wall or door of the library. Library facilities may be open for limited service on holidays when demand can be expected from the university community. Hours may be adjusted without notice to meet special conditions.

All posting in the libraries is permitted only on the regularly designated bulletin boards, and must be approved by the library. Responsibility and supervision of all bulletin boards in the library is assigned to the reference department. All posters or materials requested to be displayed by students are expected to carry the associated students' stamp and to be dated. Posters that do not carry the associated students' stamp or that are requested to be displayed by faculty or nonstudent groups may be approved in the discretion of the director of libraries or his or her designee.

No handbills or other literature may be passed out in the library.

Students, faculty, teaching assistants, and other Western Washington University personnel may borrow circulating materials for periods specified and in accordance with rules established by the director of libraries. Noncirculating materials may be borrowed as determined by the appropriate library unit. The director shall establish a schedule of charges for late returns or damaged or lost materials which shall be posted. Persons using the libraries resources and facilities are expected to maintain appropriate behavior and to adhere to such food and beverage policies as are established by the director of libraries.

Briefcases and other carriers may be inspected upon the user's leaving the library.