Housatonic Community College Library welcomes students, faculty, staff and the community to use our resources and services. The library provides an adult environment in support of the college curriculum. Children cannot be monitored or supervised by the staff. Responsibility for the behavior and well-being of children in the library rests with the parent or guardian and not with library staff.

The following rules must be observed:

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian while in the library. See the college policy, “Bringing Your Children to School” in the Student Handbook.

Parents/guardians who bring children to the library must keep them under control and within sight at all times. The parent/guardian is responsible for the child’s conduct and should be aware of other patrons who may be disturbed by the child’s actions. The parent/guardian will be asked to remove the child from the library in the case of inappropriate behavior.

Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to, loud talking, running around, approaching other library users, crying, or any other conduct likely to disturb patrons using the library for study. Parents/guardians are responsible for the costs of any damage caused by their child. Only HCC students, faculty, and staff are authorized to use the Internet workstations. If children are left unattended and the parent/guardian cannot be located after a reasonable effort, Security will be called.