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Munday Library Policies

These general policies govern everyday use of Munday Library and apply to all patrons.

General Policies

Computer Use in the Library

Munday Library supports the University’s teaching, educational, and research functions. The library provides computer equipment for academic uses such as accessing the library collections and other information resources, facilitating academic communication. The following rules apply to use of computer equipment with the library and supplement St. Edward’s University’s technology and information policies.

  1. Electronic resources available through the Munday Library are licensed for noncommercial use by SEU faculty, staff, students and on-site users. The terms and conditions of the library’s agreements with the vendors and publishers of these electronic resources regulate the use of these resources. These conditions include, but are not limited to, restrictions on copying, republishing, altering, redistributing and reselling the information contained therein.
  2. The library does not monitor or control the information accessed through the Internet, and cannot be held responsible for its content. As with other library materials, any restriction of a minor’s access to and use of the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

Confidentiality of Library Records

Munday Library protects the rights of library users to view and read materials without fear of intrusion, intimidation, or reprisal as stated in the American Library Association’s Code of Ethics, Item 3:

We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted.

To safeguard our patrons in their use of library materials, Munday Library specifically recognizes that its circulation records and other records identifying the name of library users are confidential in nature.

Such records are accessible only to appropriate library staff members and, according to the Texas Open Records Act and Federal privacy law, may only be disclosed as follows:

  1. to members of the library staff in the ordinary course of business;
  2. upon written consent of the user of the library materials;
  3. upon appropriate court order or subpoena or search warrant as determined by the Library Director and/or the Academic Vice President.

This policy applies to all library records, including, but not limited to, the circulation of library materials, computer database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, information requests, requests for photocopies of library materials, title reserve request, or any in-house use of materials.

Additional Resource Regarding Library Confidentiality

Texas Library Association Intellectual Freedom Statement

Student Conduct

Patrons using the Munday Library must abide by the St. Edward’s University expectations for student conduct.

Smoking Policy

The library is a designated non-smoking area. This includes e-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, or any battery-operated devices that mimic cigarettes.

Assistive Technologies in the Library

The Munday Library houses technologies to facilitate academic research and alternate format access to academic materials for users with a variety of vision, hearing, and/or mobility related disabilities. There are wheelchair accessible computers located on the first floor of the library.

Screen Reading Software

(Patrons are welcome to use any computer in the Library Commons in order to listen to a .pdf using the Kurzweil 3000 software (there is an icon for this specialized software on every desktop). For detailed instructions, go to page 8 of the Kurzweil 3000 instruction manual and read the section called Opening Documents Created With Another Program.

Scanning Equipment

Magnification Equipment

Staff Assistance Staff at the Library Information Desk are able to provide assistance in the use of equipment and can help in selecting and using academic resources. Library users who do not know how to independently operate the assistive technology in the Munday Library (particularly first-time users) should call in advance to schedule an appointment with a member of the library staff (512) 416-5869 for an orientation to the equipment.

Hours of Operation The Munday Library’s assistive technology resources are available whenever the Munday Library is open, and no appointment is required.

Physical Assistance Library staff will remove physical barriers whenever possible. If barriers exist, please notify library staff and staff will provide necessary assistance whenever possible.

Personalized Services The Munday Library will provide equal access, but individuals are responsible for independently using library resources. Library staff cannot provide personal reading, photocopying, typing, or note-taking services.  Please plan to bring your own assistant if you require support for these services.

Faculty Services Faculty needing assistance in making course materials accessible should consult the Instructional Technology Hub in Holy Cross Hall 101, or contact OIT at support@stedwards.edu or 512-464-8804. OIT also maintains information about web accessibility.

Privacy To protect an individual’s privacy, library personnel may not retrieve items from backpacks, personal clothing, or other personal effects. Please have items such as pen drives or Hilltopper card readily available.

If you need a service not mentioned in this article, please ask at the Library Information Desk or phone the library at (512) 416-5869.

For other services on campus: Student Disability Services

Unattended Children in the Library

The collections and facilities of the Munday Library are intended primarily for the students, faculty, and staff of St.Edward’s University. We strive to provide an environment that is pleasant and conducive to study and research. For their safety, all children under the age of 16 must be under the direct and appropriate supervision of a parent at all times, or an adult who has assumed responsibility for the child’s care while in the Munday Library. If a child is found unattended or unaccompanied, the staff will attempt to locate the parent, caregiver, or guardian in the library. If the parent, caregiver, or guardian cannot be located, the library staff will call the St. Edward’s University Police to pick up the child. Under no circumstances will library staff transport any child from the library to another location.