The Library maintains spaces for our community that balance a variety of needs, ranging from those studying alone who need to maintain their concentration to those working collaboratively as a group to prepare for an exam or work on a project. We aim to support those varied uses of the library by limiting noise levels to what is considered to be acceptable and reasonable.

Depending on the space, that noise level may range from one of absolute silence to that of quiet group collaboration and considerate conversation.

Space in the library is divided into two areas allowing for differing levels of noise:

Quiet Zones	Quiet Group Zones
2nd floor (Engleman Reading Room only) 4th floor 5th floor	2nd floor (except Engleman Reading Room) 3rd floor
What’s allowed in a “Quiet Zone” No sounds that would disrupt someone else No talking (only whispering) No phone calls or video calls (Zoom, FaceTime etc.) Use headphones/earbuds for any video/audio playing on your devices	What’s allowed in a “Quiet Group Zone” Recommended for groups that can work quietly Talking in quiet, low voices only Headphones/earbuds for all phone calls, online classes, or other video/audio uses

This noise policy is aligned with the Baruch College Student Code of Conduct. Students who are making an unreasonable amount of noise that violates this noise policy may be asked by Public Safety to leave the library.