Main Library

Regulations for Using the Main Library

Dear Library Users, To ensure a safe, organized, and comfortable environment for all, users are kindly requested to adhere to the following regulations:

Important Notice
These regulations apply to all users, including students, faculty members, staff, and community visitors.
1

Working Hours and Access

  • The Main Library is open during officially announced working hours.
  • Users must adhere to the specified entry and exit times.
2

Quietness and Order

  • Complete silence must be maintained within the library.
  • Mobile phones must be set to silent mode.
  • Voice calls that may disturb others are not permitted.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in all library facilities.
  • Only water is permitted within the library.
  • Food and other beverages are not allowed (except in the designated café area on the ground floor).
  • Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to enter the library.
3

Preservation of Property and Cleanliness

  • Users must maintain cleanliness and dispose of waste in designated bins.
  • Library equipment and materials must be used properly and must not be tampered with.
  • Personal belongings must not be left unattended. The library administration and security are not responsible for any loss or theft.
4

Dress Code

  • Users must comply with the dress code specified in University Decision No. (SQU/2025/30511).
  • Modest attire is required.
  • Clothing with inappropriate, offensive, racist, sectarian, or political images or statements is not permitted.
  • Entering the library while wearing laboratory coats is not allowed.
5

Security and Privacy

  • All library halls and corridors are monitored by surveillance cameras.
  • Users must maintain the confidentiality of their usernames and passwords.
  • Copyright and intellectual property rights must be respected.
  • Photography inside the library is prohibited without prior permission.
  • Users must follow safety and evacuation instructions in case of emergencies.
  • Sitting in unsafe areas (such as near glass barriers or electrical connections) must be avoided.
  • Users must adhere to designated seating areas (male/female) where applicable.
6

General Conduct

  • Users must treat library staff and security personnel with respect and professionalism.
  • Users must present their university ID or membership card upon request.
  • Sleeping in any library facility is not permitted.
  • Reserving tables by leaving personal belongings is prohibited.
7

Penalties

  • Violations may be referred to the relevant university authorities.
  • Penalties may include verbal notice, written warning, or temporary suspension from library services.
Main Library Administration
Sultan Qaboos University
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