To ensure a calm, respectful, and safe environment for all users, the Library of Antonine University (UA) requires all visitors to comply with the following rules and regulations.
Users are required to:
- present their UA ID card and scan it upon entry to and exit from the Library;
- set mobile phones and any electronic devices to silent mode;
- store personal belongings in the designated lockers and return the locker key before leaving;
- maintain a quiet study environment and avoid any disruptive behavior or noise;
- respect hygiene and safety regulations at all times;
- show courtesy and respect toward Library staff and other users;
- comply with all borrowing rules and loan conditions;
- allow Library staff to arrange, classify, and manage collections without interference;
- handle all Library materials with care, whether consulted on site or borrowed. Any damage may result in a penalty.
Important Notes
- Users wishing to consult the same material for two or more consecutive days are requested to inform the Library staff in advance.
- Late returns are subject to a fine of 100,000 LBP per day.
It is strictly forbidden to:
- eat, drink, or smoke inside the library;
- photocopy or photograph textbooks, articles, Master’s and PhD theses without prior authorization from the competent authority. The reproduction of Library materials is governed by applicable copyright laws;
- enter staff offices without permission;
- display, distribute, or post any posters or promotional material inside the Library;
- deface, soil, or damage Library materials, equipment, or facilities.
In the event of repeated violations, an oral warning will be followed by a written warning, and further disciplinary measures may be taken if necessary.