1.1. All registered Maynooth University (MU) and St. Patrick’s College Maynooth (SPCM) staff and students are entitled to access Maynooth University Library. Other categories of membership are available and may incur a fee

1.2. All users must have a current approved access card to gain entry and exit to the Library

1.3. The Library foyer is open to all members of the public including children. Children are permitted past the turnstiles once a responsible adult signs a waiver and the child must be supervised at all times

1.4. With the exception of Guide Dogs, animals are not permitted in any part of the Library

1.5. Maynooth University Library reserves the right to refuse admission

Further information can be found at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library/using-library/information-visitors

As a user of Maynooth University Library you are expected to:

2.1. Use our digital and electronic resources such as, but not limited to, online databases, ejournals and e-books within their specified terms of use

2.2. Be responsible for the material that you borrow and ensure it is returned correctly by the due date and time. Fines will apply for the late return of high demand items, unreturned items and damaged material

2.3. Only remove items from the Library that have been borrowed correctly

2.4. Return all items correctly

2.5. Return items that are recalled within the time requested on the recall notice

2.6. Handle all rare and sensitive material according to the specified guidelines and as directed by Library staff

2.7. If you have a fine of more than €10 on your account, you will be unable to borrow

Further information can be found at: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library/using-library/borrowing

As a user of Maynooth University Library you are expected to:

3.1. Respect your fellow users and Library staff at all times

3.2. Treat all Library materials and the Library building with respect

3.3. Ensure you have your MyCard or approved access card with you at all times and produce it if requested by a member of Library or Security staff

3.4. Refrain from reserving study spaces in the Library

3.5. Use PCs in the Library according the Public Access Computer Rooms (PACRs) Acceptable Use Policy and Code of Conduct https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/it-services/public-access-computer-rooms-pacr

3.6. Take responsibility for all of your personal belongings, particularly electronic items, and not leave them unattended at any time as MU Library cannot be held responsible for their loss or damage Maynooth University Library Regulations April 2016

3.7. Only consume food on the Ground Floor of the Library and only bring bottled drinks and hot drinks in a covered, reusable cup past the Library turnstiles. All other drinks and food are not allowed in the Library past the turnstiles. Liquids are not permitted in the Russell Library or the Special Collections Reading Room

3.8. Keep noise to a minimum so as not to disturb other users

3.9. Keep your phone/mobile device on silent. Phone calls can be made and received outside the turnstiles on the Ground Floor and in designated phone zones only

3.10. Produce Library material in your possession to a member of Library staff if the book alarm sounds

3.11. Co-operate with Library and Security staff if the fire alarm sounds and vacate the premises as requested

3.12. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in the Library Building and in the nosmoking zone outside the Library in the vicinity of the revolving door

3.13. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted in any part of the Library at any time unless at specific events approved in advance of said event by the University Librarian or his/her nominee.

Group Study Rooms, the Postgraduate Reading Room, Training Rooms and the Silent Study Room are for the use of Registered MU and SPCM students and staff only, as outlined below:

Group Study Rooms:

4.1 Group Study Rooms are for group work purposes only and should not be used for teaching

4.2 Users must book Group Study Rooms via the Library website using their MU email address
https://nuim.libcal.com/spaces?lid=3102

4.3 Group Study Rooms should be used by groups (maximum of 8, minimum of 3) only

4.4 Group Study Rooms cannot be reserved for individual use

4.5 Each Group Study Room reservation is for a maximum of two hours per day

4.6 All personal belongings should be removed and the room should be left tidy. Material should not be attached to the walls or windows

4.7 Any user in a Group Study Room without a reservation must leave if requested by a group who has a reservation

Postgraduate Study Room:

4.8 The Postgraduate Study Room is for the use of registered MU and SPCM postgraduate students (taught Masters level and above) and staff only

4.9 Access is granted at the Admission Desk on Ground Floor of the Library

4.10 The door to the Postgraduate Study Room should be kept shut at all times

Training Rooms: 

4.11 Training rooms must be vacated when a training session is scheduled

4.12 Users are expected to check availability on the booking notice outside each door before entering

5.1. Users of the Russell Library and the Special Collections Reading Room must adhere to their specific terms of use
Russell Library 
Special Collections & Archives

5.2. May be viewed during official opening hours and by appointment only

5.3. Is for reference only and may not be borrowed

5.4. May not be photocopied. Photographs may be made available at the Librarian’s discretion