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Order regulations in force at the WUL's building on F. Joliot-Curie 12 St.

§ 1. General provisions

  1. This order regulations define the rules for using the spaces of the Wroclaw University Library building (hereinafter referred to as WUL) and the behavior of users on its premises.

  2. The purpose of the regulations is to ensure:
    1. safety of users and employees,
    2. protection of the Library's collections and infrastructure,
    3. appropriate conditions for scientific, didactical and individual work.

  3. The regulations are of an organizational nature and concern the organization of the functioning of the Library's space.

  4. The rules for using library collections and services are specified in the Rules of library's materials circulation in the library and information system of the University of Wrocław (access to the rules: Rules of Collection Circulation in the Wroclaw University Library).


§ 2. Rules for staying in the Library

  1. Users staying on the WUL's premises are obliged to:
    1. compliance with the rules of social coexistence and personal culture,
    2. follow the instructions and recommendations of Library's employees and security,
    3. behave in a way, that allows other users to work peacefully.

  2. The Library may refuse entry or order to leave the building persons that are:
    1. violating these regulations,
    2. behaving in a way that is disruptive or threatening to others,

    3. are in a state indicating the consumption of alcohol or use of a narcotic substance, if their behavior disturbs order, threatens safety or prevents the proper use of the Library.


§ 3. Using the Library space

  1. In the WUL's building there are various usage zones:
    1. quiet zones,
    2. individual work zones,
    3. group work zones,
    4. public zones,
    5. Children's Guardians Zone.

  2. Users are obliged to adapt their behavior to the nature of a given zone.

  3. In quiet zones it is obligatory to:
    1. maintain absolute silence,
    2. silencing electronic devices.

§ 4. Personal belongings and safety

  1. Users may bring personal items necessary for work to the Library.

  2. In selected areas of the Library (in particular in the Special Collections' Reading Room) separate rules may apply regarding the bringing in of personal items.

  3. The Library provides the potentiality to use deposit lockers or a cloakroom.

  4. For using reading rooms, outerwear should be left in the cloakroom or in the deposit locker.

  5. The Library is not responsible for property left unattended.


§ 5. Rules of conduct

  1. Users are obligated to:
    1. maintain order and cleanliness,
    2. respect the Library's property,
    3. proper use of equipment and infrastructure.

  2. In particular, it is prohibited to:
    1. disturb the work of other users (noise, telephone conversations outside designated zones),
    2. destroy library materials and equipment,
    3. block communication routes and work spaces,
    4. use the equipment in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose.

§ 6. Photographing and recording images

  1. Taking photographs, filming and recording images is prohibited on the Library premises, subject to item 4.

  2. The prohibition covers in particular:
    1. users and employees of the Library;
    2. workstations, device screens, documents, library cards and other media on which personal data or protected information may be visible;
    3. library materials, especially special collections.

  3. It is prohibited to publish or share photos and recordings taken on the Library premises in violation of the rights of third parties, personal data protection regulations, image protection regulations, copyright law or other legal provisions.

  4. The prohibition does not apply to:
    1. cases in which the Library's Director or a authorized person has given prior organizational consent;
    2. copying library materials in accordance with the principles set out in the Rules of Collection Circulation;
    3. the use of assistive devices or functions by people with special needs, on terms agreed with a Library's employee;
    4. activities performed by authorized bodies under the provisions of law.

  5. The organizational consent referred to in item 4, point a) does not replace the required legal basis for the processing of personal data, the information obligation or the consent to disseminate the image of persons recorded in the photo or recording.

  6. A person violating the ban may be asked to immediately stop photographing or recording, and in the event of failure to comply with the request, to leave the Library building.


§ 7. Food and drinks

  1. Consuming food and drinks is only allowed in designated areas, i.e. in the building's halls, on level 0 near the cloakroom and in the "Café Kwerenda" area.

  2. In other areas of the Library, particularly in all areas where collections are available (reading rooms, the Informatory, and the Free Access areas), it is prohibited to bring in or consume food or beverages. The exception is water in tightly sealed containers or bottles, which is permitted.

  3. It is strictly prohibited to bring or consume food and drinks, including water, in the Special Collections' Reading Room.

  4. Users are obliged to maintain cleanliness and remove waste.


§ 8. Using the collections

  1. Users are obliged to handle library materials with care.

  2. It is prohibited to rearrange materials on shelves in free access areas and reading rooms, and to destroy library materials, in particular to:

    1. highlighting text,
    2. folding cards,
    3. damaging the bindings.

  3. Detailed rules for using the collections are specified in the Rules of library's materials circulation in the library and information system of the University of Wrocław | Rules of Collection Circulation in the Wroclaw University Library

  4. It is permitted to copy library materials for personal use, to the extent permitted by law and the Rules of Collection Circulation.


§ 9. Electronic devices and the network

  1. Users may use their own electronic devices in a way that does not disturb the order and infrastructure of the Library.

  2. The usage of computer workstations and electronic resources is specified in separate WUL's regulations.

  3. Actions that violate the security of IT systems, legal regulations and licensing conditions are prohibited.


§ 10. Video monitoring

  1. In designated parts of the building and its immediate surroundings, video surveillance is used to ensure the safety of people, protect property and to determine the course of events that may pose a threat to people or property.

  2. The areas subjected to monitoring are marked accordingly.

  3. Detailed information regarding the data administrator, the purposes and basis of processing, the scope of monitoring, the period of storage of recordings, data recipients and the rights of individuals are available at the entrance to the building, at the Information Point and on the Library's website.


§ 11. Liability and enforcement measures

  1. In case of violation of these regulations, the user may be subjected to:
    1. admonition;
    2. call upon to cease the violation;
    3. obliged to leave the Library building.

  2. In the event of a serious or persistent violation of these regulations, the user may be temporarily deprived of the privilege to use the Library's building or have their right to use the services of the UoW's library and information system limited or revoked under the terms set out in the Rules of Collection Circulation.

  3. The decision to temporarily deprive a user of the right to use the Library's building is made by the Library's Director or a authorized person, taking into account the type of violation, its effects, the level of risk and the user's previous behavior.

  4. The User is informed about the scope and duration of the measures applied and about the possibility of reporting any objections to the Library's Director.

  5. Events justifying the application of the measures referred to in item 2 may be documented only to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of persons, protect property, determine the course of the event, apply a public order measure or pursue or defend claims.

  6. Only authorized personnel have access to event's documentation. Documentation is retained for the period specified in applicable office and archival regulations or for the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was prepared.

  7. The application of enforcement measures does not exclude liability arising from legal provisions or the possibility of notifying the relevant services or authorities.


§ 12. Final provisions

  1. The Library provides users with access to workspace, collections and information support.

  2. Users may submit comments regarding the functioning of the Library to the employees or WUL's directors.

  3. This regulations may be updated due to organizational, technological or legal changes.

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