The POSTECH Library is a futuristic facility established to support information resources for learning, research, and culture.
To maintain a pleasant environment, please adhere to the following guidelines. Violation of these rules may result in restricted library access.
No Food or Drink (Except Beverages)
- Eating is prohibited in all reading rooms and group study rooms. Only beverages are allowed.
- Drinks must be in containers with secure, completely sealed lids, such as tumblers or water bottles.
- Light snacks may only be consumed in the 5th-floor Relax Zone.
- Outside food (including delivered meals) is not permitted anywhere in the library.
- Please cooperate to prevent noise and odors, and help us maintain a clean environment for library materials and all users.
No Smoking in the Library
- The entire library is a non-smoking area.
- Please use the designated outdoor smoking area located near the north-side outdoor parking lot.
Returning and Reshelving Materials
- To prevent shelving errors, do not return used materials directly to the shelves.
- Please place them on the return shelves next to the stacks.
Public Facility Etiquette
- Do not leave personal belongings unattended: Items left in reading rooms or group study rooms for more than 3 days may be removed and treated as lost and found.
- Maintain a Quiet Study Environment: Please keep quiet inside the library. For group work, use the 5th floor or a group study room.
- Mobile Phone Use: Set your phone to silent mode, and take calls only in outdoor areas.
Protecting Library Property
- Unauthorized Removal of Materials: Removing materials without proper checkout is prohibited and may result in access suspension.
- 1st violation: Suspension of borrowing privileges for 6 months
- 2nd violation: Additional 6-month suspension and notification to the affiliated department
- Intentional damage to library materials—such as unauthorized photocopying, scribbling, or tearing—will result in a suspension of borrowing privileges for six months.
- Library Property Care: Please do not damage or misplace library furniture or equipment. Keep your space clean after use.
- The plants in the library are real and must also be handled with care.
ID Card Lending Prohibited
- Library ID cards may not be lent or transferred to others. Violation of this rule will result in restricted library access.
- 1st violation: Warning and explanation of disciplinary regulations
- 2nd violation: Suspension of access for 10 days
- 3rd violation or more: Suspension of access for 30 days and notification to the affiliated department or institution.
- The same disciplinary actions apply to those who allow unauthorized outsiders to enter or bring outsiders in while their access is restricted.
Use of Seats and Facilities
- Please reserve your seat through the library seat booking system before use. Unauthorized occupation of seats may result in restricted access to the library.