
Brackett Library needs your help. When the decision was made to allow food in the building, there was much discussion about what kind of food would be allowed. Another library has an offensive and non-offensive food policy. If the food is considered intrusive on others, it is offensive and not allowed. When Harding student workers were quizzed they said things like pizza, fried chicken, heavily spiced, and greasy foods with strong smells would be offensive to them.
Initially, no guidelines were written about what kind of food would be allowed in the library, and for the most part, library users have been considerate of others. However, in recent weeks, library staff members and patrons have noticed more trash left behind, more attempted pizza deliveries, and more times when food smells have permeated the building. Library patrons have been asked to take the food to the new tables just outside the front door at these times and almost all have cooperated with a good attitude.
So how can you help? Please be considerate of other library users. Please pick up your own trash. Please think before bringing in food that smells strongly enough that others are bothered by it. This is a public building and we all must work together to keep it friendly for all users.
Thank you from the Brackett Library Staff.




