Munday Library Policies

These general policies govern everyday use of Munday Library and apply to all patrons.

General Policies

Computer Use in the Library

The library supports the university’s teaching and research functions, providing computers for academic purposes including accessing collections and facilitating academic communication. Computer use supplements the Technology and Information Policy.

1. Electronic resources through Munday Library are licensed for noncommercial use by faculty, staff, students, and on-site users. “The terms and conditions of the library’s agreements with the vendors and publishers of these electronic resources regulate the use of these resources.”

2. The library does not monitor or control internet content and cannot be responsible for it. Parents must restrict minors’ access.

Confidentiality of Library Records

Following the American Library Association’s Code of Ethics, “We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted.”

Circulation and identifying records are confidential and accessible only to:

• Library staff in normal operations
• Upon written user consent
• Upon court order, subpoena, or search warrant (determined by Library Director/Academic Vice President)

This applies to circulation records, database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, information requests, photocopy requests, title reserves, and in-house material use.

See also: Texas Library Association Intellectual Freedom Statement

Student Conduct

Patrons must follow St. Edward’s University expectations for student conduct.

Smoking Policy

The library is smoke-free, including e-cigarettes and battery-operated devices mimicking cigarettes.

Assistive Technologies in the Library

The library provides technologies for users with vision, hearing, and mobility disabilities.

Screen Reading Software

• Kurzweil 3000 (log in as “student1” in the dropdown menu)

Users may use Library Commons computers to listen to PDFs using Kurzweil 3000. See the Kurzweil 3000 instruction manual, page 8, section “Opening Documents Created With Another Program.”

Scanning Equipment

• Kurzweil 3000

Magnification Equipment

• Aladdin (black and white video magnifier for visual impairments and legal blindness)

Staff Assistance Library Information Desk staff provide equipment guidance and resource selection. First-time users should call (512) 416-5869 to schedule orientation.

Hours of Operation Available whenever the library is open; no appointment required.

Physical Assistance Staff remove physical barriers when possible and provide assistance as needed.

Personalized Services “The Munday Library will provide equal access, but individuals are responsible for independently using library resources.” Staff cannot provide reading, photocopying, typing, or note-taking services. Bring your own assistant if needed.

Faculty Services Faculty seeking accessible course materials should contact the Instructional Technology Hub in Holy Cross Hall 101, or OIT at support@stedwards.edu or 512-464-8804. OIT maintains web accessibility information.

Privacy “To protect an individual’s privacy, library personnel may not retrieve items from backpacks, personal clothing, or other personal effects.”

Additional resources: Student Disability Services Contact: Library Information Desk or (512) 416-5869

Children in the Library

Collections and facilities serve primarily the university community. Children under 16 must have direct supervision from a parent or responsible adult at all times. Unattended children will prompt staff to locate the parent. If unsuccessful, St. Edward’s University Police will be contacted. “Under no circumstances will library staff transport any child from the library to another location.”