Appendix IV:
Penalty Scheme for Misuse of Mobile Phones/Pagers in the Library

All mobile phones and pagers must be turned off or switched to vibrate/silent mode before admission to the Library. Mobile phone conversation is strictly prohibited within the Library area, with the exception of the Library Lounge and Study Rooms where mobile phone conversation in a low voice is permitted. Offenders will be verbally warned and those who continue to cause disturbances to other users will be subject to the following penalties which are formulated in consultation with the Information Services Advisory Committee and the Students' Union and have been in effect since March 1999.

First Offence : Users' names will be recorded;
Second Offence* : Users will be served with a warning notice and their names will be recorded;
Third Offence* : Users will be barred from entering the Library for 1 day;
Fourth Offence* : Users will be barred from entering the Library for 1 week;
Fifth Offence* : Users will be barred from entering the Library for 1 month.

* Within a period of twelve months.

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