Disruptive Behavior:
Sleeping

Habitual sleepers, noisy sleepers, and those who are sprawled on furniture or the floor may disturb other patrons. In addition, sleeping patrons leave themselves vulnerable to potential mischief. Users who simply doze off for a short time can usually be left alone.

• Approach a sleeper from the front, remaining at arm's length. Do not touch the person.
• Gently rap the table or the wall to awaken the person.
• Speaking quietly, identify yourself as a staff member and inform the person that sleeping is not allowed in the Library, that s/he will be asked to leave otherwise.
• Check back in a few minutes. If the person is still sleeping, get the support of a colleague and jointly ask the person to leave.

If the person refuses:
Branch Libraries: notify Public Safety immediately at 8-1000.
Firestone Library: notify Library Security immediately at 8-3221.