Some food for thought: the Scott Library has a new food and drink policy!
The staff of Scott Library recognize that food and drink are often essential components in studying and learning. However, we are equally committed to ensuring that you have a clean, comfortable, and inviting place to learn outside the classroom walls. But we need your help!
Please be aware that hot foods and meals such as pizza, fries and pasta are not permitted in any of the York Libraries. Hot foods are often messy, and the oils and sauces on them can do serious damage to property and the important materials that you need for your studies. As well, these foods often have odours that disturb others.
In most parts of the Scott Library drinks and cold snacks are permitted. Examples of cold snacks include fruit, cookies, chocolate bars, etc. Please be aware that the food and drink policies are actually different in different York library locations (eg. Steacie, Frost, etc.). For more detailed information about what is permitted in the various libraries on campus, please consult the food and drink policy listed on the library’s web site.
To further ensure that the Libraries remains clean and comfortable, we are also asking all users to clean up after themselves. Please throw your garbage in the many bins located through the library, or take it with you!
Library users in violation of the policy will be kindly asked to discard their food, store it out of sight in a bag or knapsack, or leave the library.
This policy has been put in place for your comfort and enjoyment, and has been endorsed by the Library Student Advisory Council. Library staff will work hard on your behalf to ensure that the library remains the best place to study outside the classroom, but we need your cooperation to make it happen.
It’s your library, so let’s respect it!
