Library Policies

Food in the Library

Food and drink are not allowed in the library.  If you have any food or drink with you, we encourage you to leave it on the cart in the lobby near the front doors.  You can then retrieve it when you leave.

Cell Phones in the Library

Patrons are asked to turn off cell phones or place them on silent notification before entering the library.  Please do not talk on a cell phone in the library.  Calls may be received or sent in the foyer of the LRC. 

Computer & Internet Use

Computer Use

The Barksdale Library provides computers and a variety of software applications for patron use. Patrons using Barksdale Library computers must be sixteen (16) years of age or older. Computer use must fall within the guidelines outlined in the Danville Community College Catalog and Student Handbook. Inappropriate use of Barksdale Library computers is prohibited. The VCCS Student/Patron Acceptable Use Agreement (Version: 3.2 Status: Final 04/10/2018)

The computer terminals in the Barksdale Library are to be used for research and educational purposes only.

Games
The unauthorized use of LRC computers to access, download, or play games is prohibited.

Computer Policy for Community Users

Community patrons are welcome to use any computer. Community cooperation is essential if     all LRC patrons are to be adequately served. Refusal to cooperate with college personnel enforcing this policy may result in an immediate loss of LRC privileges. Any violation(s) of the policy may result in the complete loss of all LRC privileges.

However, because of the heavy demand on these resources, the following provisions do apply:

  1. Since DCC students take priority at all times, community users may be asked to sign off of a computer.
  2. Community computer users must sign in at the circulation desk in the Library.
  3. A valid I.D. must be presented on request.
  4. Users must be 16 years of age or older.
  5. Community patrons may print up to 15 sheets per day from LRC printers.

Circulation of Materials

Borrowers are required to present both their library card and a form of identification in order to check out materials.
Please see the rest of our Circulation Policy on our borrowing materials page for more details.

Interlibrary Loan

Please see our InterLibrary Loan policies on our InterLibrary Loan form page.

Personal Property

The Library is not responsible for personal items that are left unattended or are lost, stolen, or damaged on the library premises. Personal items should not be left unattended in any space. Barksdale Library staff will keep any personal papers and belongings left behind in the Lost and Found box at the Circulation Desk for up to one week and then material will be discarded.
Valuable items will be turned over to Campus Security. This includes laptops, pocketbooks, backpacks, wallets, car keys etc.

Respect for the Rights of Others

While in the Library, patrons should comply with the following restrictions:

  1. No smoking inside the building.
    DCC Policy - SMOKING - ALL buildings on the DCC campus are tobacco and smoke free, and smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited within 25 feet of all building entrances.
  2. No soliciting.
  3. No animals inside the building, except for trained service animals for the blind, hearing impaired, or physically handicapped.
  4. No sitting or standing on display and work surfaces, such as tables, end tables, counters, desks, etc.
  5. Doing anything that is disruptive to other patrons.  This can include but is not limited to:
    • harassing or threatening language or behavior
    • using rude, obscene, or abusive language or gestures
    • making boisterous, disruptive, or loud noise
    • disturbing other patrons or staff through offensive body hygiene or sleeping / snoring in the library
    • using audio devices with sound too loud even with headphones
  6. No cell phone use inside of the Barksdale Library.
  7. Reduce audio noise from other devices, including the computers in the Barksdale Library.  Patrons will be responsible for supplying their own headphones or the Barksdale Library has some to borrow. The volume should be kept to a level that cannot be heard by other patrons. 
  8. Because of safety and liability concerns, children, age sixteen (16) and under, must always be accompanied by an adult and supervised. Although the Danville Community College Learning Resource Center is pleased to offer numerous services for parents with children, the Library is NOT a day-care facility and will not serve as such. Staff will deal with unattended children of less than thirteen years of age by calling either Student Services or Campus Security so that the child’s parent or guardian can be contacted, and the unattended child removed from the LRC.
    DCC Policy - 4380 CHILDREN ON CAMPUS Minor children (under age 16) should not be brought to the college campus or its facilities unless closely supervised by their parent or guardian. Minor children should never be brought into laboratories, shops, the Tutoring or Testing Center. Some of these environments can be hazardous for children, and children may also be disruptive to the learning process. Supervised children who are participating in college-sponsored events are welcome on campus. For reasons of security and child welfare, the institution will not permit unattended children to be left anywhere on the college campus. Individuals who bring children to campus and refuse to abide by these guidelines will be referred to security and are subject to student discipline.
  9. Disruptive children:
    • If a child is disruptive or misbehaving, a staff member will inform the parent(s) of their child’s behavior.
    • If parents refuse or are unable to control the child, a staff member may ask the family to leave.
    • If the family refuses to leave, a staff member may summon Student Services or Campus Security.
  10. Certain areas of the Barksdale Library are designated as quiet zones. Please observe the posted signage and be courteous of others working in these areas.

Posting of Materials or Promoting Events

In order to maintain a neat appearance and conformity throughout the Library, the Library Director must approve all signs (including flyers, leaflets, handbills, posters, advertisements, and other similar announcements / publicity, etc.).