Library Building Hours

Current library hours can always be found online or by phone at 535-2832. Hours vary by season and for holidays, so be sure to check the schedule.  Be aware that hours will vary for other services, like the PASS Office, and the Writing Center.

All Plymouth State University students, faculty, staff and Community patrons are expected to abide by the rules governing student conduct outlined in the student handbook.  A copy of these rules is on reserve at the Information Desk.  Staff members are always concerned about the safety of our patrons.  Please contact a staff member if you need any assistance.

Responsible Use of Materials

Library materials are limited resources that must be shared with several thousand other students, and should be treated with care and consideration. You are held accountable for any materials checked out to you that are returned in damaged condition.

Deliberate mutilation or theft of books and periodicals is more than a violation of respect for materials that tuition dollars from you and other potential users have paid for.  It is also a violation of State law, and is subject to disciplinary action. Stealing or defacing library materials is also a violation of academic integrity. For more information on this topic consult the PSU catalog under “Academic Policies and Procedures.” More importantly, if you see anyone defacing materials report this immediately to the Information Desk.

Responsible Use of Computing Resources

PSU Lamson Library and Learning Commons specifically prohibits harassment, including sexual harassment, and this extends to all computer areas in the Library, including the public use workstations.   The legal definition of sexual harassment includes “display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.”  Library users who access these types of materials may be asked to leave the building or advised to do their research in a less public area.

Furthermore, using computing resources to engage in conduct which interferes with others’ use of shared computer resources and/or the activities of other users, including studying, teaching, research, or University administration is prohibited.

Children in the Library

We recognize the value of allowing some access by children to Lamson Library. We hope to encourage all children to use libraries and library resources and to become familiar with the kinds of resources that are available in libraries. However, Lamson Library is primarily an academic library, designed to serve the needs of our primary users, PSU students, faculty, and staff. We also recognize our role in providing access to adult and young adult community members in the Plymouth area.

Children younger than high school age must be accompanied by an adult while visiting Lamson Library. Lamson Library does not employ a Children’s Librarian nor is the Children’s Literature section on the Lower Level in a supervised area. The need to be accompanied by an adult also applies to children’s use of the public computers in the Reference Area.