Library Regulations on Food and Beverages Brought in by Readers(Trial)

—This revision was discussed and approved by the party-administration joint meeting of Tsinghua University Library on March 22, 2021—

Article 1 In order to protect the library resources, provide a quiet and clean environment for the readers, taking into account the actual needs of the readers, the library formulated these regulations.

Article 2 Readers are allowed to bring non-alcoholic beverages (in spill-proof containers) into the library, but not odorous food, takeout food, etc.

Article 3 According to the management requirements, the area of the main library and specialized libraries is divided into red zone, yellow zone and green zone in terms of food and beverage management, and the specific division is shown in Annex I.

Red Zone:indicates the area where food and beverages are prohibited.

Yellow zone: indicates the area where food is prohibited, but beverages (non-alcoholic beverages in spill-proof containers) are allowed.

Green zone:indicates the area where food (non-odorous food, non-takeout food, etc.) and beverages (non-alcoholic beverages in spill-proof containers) are allowed.

Article 4 The library reserves the right to interpret these regulations in any way it sees fit.

Article 5 These regulations shall come into effect on the date of publication. If the relevant provisions of the Library in the past are inconsistent with these regulations, these regulations shall prevail.

Annex I:

Food and Beverage Management Division of the Main Library and Specialized Libraries