Facility Use Policies of the Emerson Library

All Areas/Rooms of the Library

• Smoking is prohibited.
• Pets are not permitted unless they are service or support animals.
• Food is allowed in the CyberCafe only or in the Lecture/Conference Room in conjunction with sponsored events. Covered drinks are allowed throughout the library.
• Webster and Eden students, faculty, and staff have priority in the use of the computers located throughout the building.
• Filming/Photographing in the library (see policy below)
• Visitors who wish to do research in the library are welcome. See our Services to the General Public page for more information.
• NOTE: Webster University reserves the right to deny the use of a requested location due to security issues, invasion of privacy, safety concerns, scheduling, or other logistical issues. A submitted request should not be construed as a guarantee.

Lecture/Conference Room (Rm. 120)

• Reservations for the Lecture/Conference Room in the library are arranged through the University Center. Call (314) 968-7105 or use the online reservations form.
• Use of the Library Conference Room is restricted to University events, including student organization events, or to events hosted by the University.
• The Library Conference Room may be used only during normal operating hours of the library.
• Use of amplified music or other sounds that are audible outside of the Library Conference Room is restricted to times when University classes are not in session.
• Red wine is prohibited in the Library Conference Room. Other food and drink provided at events in the Library Conference Room are restricted to the interior of the room.
• Use of candles is prohibited in the LCR.
• Furniture (27-5'x2½' tables and 100 chairs) is provided in the LCR and use of outside furniture is prohibited in the LCR unless special permission is granted by the reservations coordinator.

Group Study Rooms

• Group study rooms may be reserved by calling the Circulation Desk at (314) 968-6952 or using the online reservations form.
• You may only have 3 reservations for group study rooms at a time.
• Except when previously reserved, all 18 rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Group study rooms are reservable only for groups (2 or more people). Patrons who are not with a group and who request an especially quiet area should be directed to the fourth floor.
• Only Webster University affiliated users (students, faculty, alumni, and staff) are able to book rooms if part of a group.
• A person studying solo may see an empty group study room and use it if it's not booked, but may not reserve it.

Electronic Classroom (Rm. 110)

• The Electronic Classroom may be reserved by calling the Reference Desk at (314) 968-6950.
• Instructional sessions taught by the library have first piority in the use of the eclassroom.
• The eclassroom may be reserved by other faculty and staff no more than 5 days in advance.
• Food is prohibited.

Curriculum Library

• The Curriculum Library is available for individual quiet study except when it is in use by the School of Education.
• Use of this area for classes must be scheduled in advance by the Reference Department (314-968-6950).

CyberCafe

• The CyberCafe study area is open to Webster U. and Eden students, faculty and staff 24 hours a day.
• Webster users may obtain IDs at the University Center front desk and have them activated in the Public Safety Office (Maria Hall, ground floor).
• See our Emerson Library Computing Guide for more information on computer use in the library.

Filming/Taking Photographs in the Library

• You must get permission to film or take photographs in the library. A request form is available at the Circulation and Reference Desks. Requests should be submitted prior to the filming/photography date.
• Do not interfere with the use of the library by other library patrons.
• Do not enter a study room, classroom or conference room that is occupied, unless this has been prearranged with the users of that room.
• Do not film or take pictures of other library patrons without their permission.
• Request permission to use any additional lighting.
• Do not move library furniture or equipment without permission.
• Do not block stairwells, aisles, doorways and other areas of public use with tripods, cords and other photographic equipment block.
• Keep conversations and noise while taking the pictures or filming to a minimum.

Questions? For further information please contact:

• Laura Rein, Dean of University Library (314) 968-7152
• Matthew Wier, Head of Access Services (314) 961-2660 x7806
• Ellen Eliceiri, Head of Reference Services and Collection Development (314) 968-6951