Noise and Cell Phone Usage

The Rowan-Cabarrus Library is committed to providing an environment conducive to study and collaboration.

Cell phones are allowed in the Library under the following conditions:

• When entering the Library space, patrons should turn the device on silent or vibrate.
• Patrons may speak on their cell phones in group study rooms or outside the Library. This includes FaceTime or any other video or audio conferencing.
• Patrons should consider those around them and keep their voices to a reasonable level so as not to disturb others.
• Talking on a cell phone in designated quiet study areas is not permitted.

Students may talk and collaborate under the following conditions:

• Patrons are responsible for selecting an area that best fits their academic and research needs.
• Patrons should not choose areas where their work will disturb others or where the permitted activities of others may disturb them.
• Maintain the lowest noise level possible.

Patrons listening to music, attending virtual classes, or video or audio conferencing should also abide by these guidelines. Headphones should be used so as not to disturb others around you. Please reach out to a staff member for alternatives.