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Food & Beverage Policy

The University of Oklahoma Libraries seeks to provide spaces comfortable for academic pursuits. In order to provide a comfortable environment for all and conserve library resources, library patrons are asked to follow these guidelines:

  • Beverages are permitted in covered containers.
  • No outside food delivery allowed.
  • Please clean up after yourself by disposing of all food and beverage containers.
  • Be considerate of other visitors – report crumbs and spills to the Circulation Desk or using the online form.

While we strive for uniformity in our policies, there are some exceptions due to the characteristics of individual collections and facilities. In the following areas beverages in covered containers are permitted, though food is prohibited:

  • Peggy V. Helmerich Great Reading Room (Bizzell)
  • Youngblood Energy Library (Sarkeys Energy Center)

Both food and drink are prohibited in the following areas:

  • History of Science Collections and other special collections (5th floor, Bizzell)
  • Western History Collections (Monnet Hall)