Food & Drink Policy
The University of Chicago Library is committed to creating an environment supportive of study, research, reflection, and scholarly collaboration. As part of fostering that environment, the Library has adopted the following food and drink policy.
Drinks
Non-alcoholic drinks in covered containers are permitted throughout most Library spaces.
Drinks are NOT allowed in the following areas:
- Regenstein Map Collection Reading Room (Room 370)
- Special Collections Research Center, including the exhibition gallery
- DIY Digitization Lab
Snacks
Snacks (e.g., small, quick, bite-sized portions) are permitted throughout most Library spaces.
Snacks are NOT allowed in the following areas:
- Mansueto
- Regenstein bookstacks
- Regenstein Map Collection Reading Room (Room 370)
- Regenstein Art Reading Room (Room 420)
- Special Collections Research Center, including the exhibition gallery
- Center for Digital Scholarship
- DIY Digitization Lab
Meals
Meals (e.g., messy or noisy foods) are permitted in the following areas ONLY, designated as Meal Zones:
- Crerar Lounge, Lower Level East
- Peaches at University Café (Crerar, 1st Floor)
- Regenstein Ex Libris Café
- Regenstein A Level Reading Room
Waste Disposal and Cleanup
Please clean up and dispose of all food waste, beverage containers, wrappers, etc. in a designated waste bin when you leave. Spaces should be left clean. Notify Library staff of any spills.
Providing a clean and pest-free environment helps to protect our collections.
Library Approved Events
Library administration may approve exceptions to the food and drink policy for special events. Prior approval from Library administration must be obtained for any exemptions to the food and drink policy. To request approval for an event at the Library, please contact Library Building Services at buildingservices@lib.uchicago.edu.
Enforcement and Support
All Library patrons and staff share in the responsibility for maintaining an environment supportive of scholarship. Library users who are not complying with the Library's food and drink policy will be notified of the policy and asked to abide by it, in accordance with the Library's Conduct Policies.