Events Policy

The J. R. Van Pelt and Opie Library welcomes the use of designated event spaces in the library for university programming that promotes the mission and vision of Michigan Tech and is consistent with the mission and vision of the library.

Designated event spaces for public events are on the first floor (Opie Reading Room and adjacent 24/7 space) and for university activities on the third floor. Examples of appropriate public events include book signings and University Scholars' Night; examples of appropriate university activities include graduate student orientation and faculty development.

The use of these spaces must be approved in advance by the Library Director. The Director will balance the needs of groups requesting use of the events space with the needs of library patrons for study space.

Approved events which are not sponsored by the library will be the responsibility of the organizing group, which will provide its own staff for the event and make appropriate arrangements with the Memorial Union Building for catering.

All groups using the space will be expected to adhere to relevant university and library policies as well as local and federal laws regarding the safe and lawful use of university facilities.

Requests should be made at least a week in advance to the Director's office at 487-2500. The Library reserves the right to reassign or cancel reservations to assure the maximum and most appropriate utilization of this space.

Use of 24/7 Space

When the library is closed, the 24/7 space (Reading Room) is designated as student study space. At the Library Director's discretion, this space may be used for university programming.

(External Posting, 11/18/2008)