Library patrons who wish to have 24-hour access to the library must abide by the rules and regulations stated here or all privileges will be revoked.

24-hour access is granted to: Medical students, School of Medicine Graduate students, School of Medicine Faculty, Residents, and Fellows of the School of Medicine. Medical students and Graduate students are automatically given authorization to enter the Library after hours using their USC I.D. card and the card access system. All others must see the Head of Access Services in the Library Circulation Department during normal daytime hours to have their USC I.D. card activated.

Rules and Regulations

• At closing time, a Library employee will walk the floors to check for valid student IDs. All those wishing to remain in the Library after closing MUST show their student ID to the Library employee. Any person refusing to show his/her ID must leave the Library immediately. Action will be taken during daytime hours against those persons who do not comply with these rules.

• Only the owner of the card may use the card for access. It must not be loaned to another individual.

• The cardholder CANNOT, under any circumstances, allow others access to the library after hours.

• Do NOT move library furniture or equipment.

• Do NOT use computers or offices belonging to library staff.

• Phone calls should be made from the phone in the stairwell or the two public phones on the second floor.

• Respect other library users and make an effort to be quiet.

• All library materials must remain in the library after hours. If you need to check out materials, you may do so during normal library hours.

• Please help keep our library clean by disposing of trash/recyclables in the proper receptacles.

February 22, 2006