Vise Library Policies

Patrons are expected to abide by all university computing policies posted at the library's computer workstations. Failure to do so can result in suspension of computer privileges. The primary purpose of the library computers is to provide students with access to the library's databases. Therefore, students doing research take precedence over students using the Internet for entertainment.

There are two photocopiers/printers in the library. Students are given 500 free copies per semester, after which each copy deducts 10¢ from your student account. The copier machines do not accept coins. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask at the reference desk.

Please set your cell phones and other communication devices to vibrate or silent. You may take or place calls in any available room near you. Please do not have phone conversations anywhere out on the main floor.

Please use headphones when you will be using the computers to play audio files. We have sets you may borrow at the front desk by presenting your CU student ID.

It is fine to bring a drink in a closed container or a small snack into the library, except in specified rooms, as long as you dispose of your trash and clean up afterward. Food and drink are not allowed in the Online Classroom, the Lawlor Room, or the Tennessee Room. Full meals, take-out orders, pizza delivery, etc. are not allowed. Tobacco and vaping products of ANY form are not permitted.

Study Rooms must be reserved prior to a student or students having access to a room and may be reserved in advance. A reservation will have priority over a walk-in. In order to serve the Cumberland University community, CU students, faculty, and staff have priority over community members. Study Rooms may be reserved for class meetings, tutoring session, informal student groups, and individual students in order to meet the needs of the University.