Library Visitors

Policy No: AA001

Policy Statement

The primary purpose of the FIT Library is to support the teaching, learning, research, and study needs of members of the college community, known as Patrons.  Patrons include the current members of the FIT community and current SUNY faculty, staff, and students with valid school IDs. Persons not currently members of the college community are Visitors. Visitors may use some Library collections, databases, and facilities by making appointments in advance. 

Visitors must voluntarily yield to the needs of library Patrons whenever necessary, particularly when the Library is very busy. As such, the college reserves the right to restrict any individual from entering the Library or from using any of its materials, equipment, facilities, or services. Patrons or Visitors who engage in disruptive behavior, or who are using Library facilities for non-educational purposes, may be asked to leave. 

Who is Affected by this Policy

•   Current FIT faculty, staff, and students
•   Current SUNY faculty, staff, and students
•   Individuals who are not currently affiliated with FIT or SUNY but wish to utilize FIT's Library facility

Policy Information

•   Responsible Administrator: Vice President for Academic Affairs
•   Responsible Office: FIT Library Periodicals and Electronic Resource Services
•   Implementation History: Issued N/A; Updated February 2017, June 2024
•   Contact(s): Director of the FIT Library, and Director of Public Safety

View Official Policy*

AA001, Library Visitors (.pdf)
*This PDF document is the official version of this policy.