Faculty Studies - Policy Statement

Introduction

Purpose

To describe the appropriate assignment and use of a faculty study room in Rod Library.

Scope

Faculty studies are for faculty and staff who have been granted emeritus status, and for current non-temporary faculty members. Priority is given to full-time non-temporary faculty members.

Rod Library

Policy

Policy Statement

  1. Faculty studies are for faculty and staff who have been granted emeritus status, and current tenured or tenure-track faculty. Priority is given to full-time faculty members.
  2. The rooms are available only when the building is open.
  3. Faculty studies are assigned for the following terms: 1) fall and spring semesters and 2) summer terms.  Individuals must apply for each period separately.  Rooms are not assigned for use during the interim between the July term and fall term.  
  4. The studies are to be used only for your individual research and writing, and you are not to use them for conferences with students or colleagues.
  5. The room and key may only be used by the individual assigned to the room and not shared with others.
  6. The study rooms have a Quiet Sound Designation, permitting a low level of sound within. Noise should not be loud enough to carry between rooms.
  7. The Library is not responsible for personal items left in the room.
  8. Check out library materials you are using, even those you keep in your study and do not take out of the building.  Studies are checked occasionally by Library Services desk assistants to make certain that we have proper records for all library materials in the rooms.
  9. Electric heaters and extension cords are not allowed in the rooms. 
  10. Keep the room tidy.  Occupants are responsible for emptying the mixed recycling and landfill cans into the larger bins on the 4th floor.  
  11. Nothing should be hung on the walls.  This is a temporary study room. 
  12. In the future if demand exceeds the number of available faculty studies, a person who has been granted one year of occupancy will normally be given low priority for the following year.
  13. A lost key will result in a $25.00 charge from the Key Shop and an approximate $100 charge to re-key the door to the space.

Procedures for Applying Policy

  • Faculty and staff may apply online via our website (requires authentication).  
  • Dean’s Office will receive the application and determine if the applicant qualifies for a Faculty Study Room.
  • For applicants who qualify, the Dean’s Office will ask the applicant to sign the policy statement agreement before assigning a room and ordering a key.

Usage of Terms/Terminology

  • Emeritus: An honorary status for those who apply for and are awarded the title based on eligibility requirements.  See the UNI Emeritus Association website for more information.

Revision History

  • Adopted in January 2017
  • Reviewed in January 2018
  • Updated October 2024

Related Policies and Procedures

Library Related Policies and Procedures

  • None

University Related Policies and Procedures

External Related Policies and Procedures

  • None