Bulletin Board Policy

POLICY: Posting of Signs, Notices and Posters by Members of the University Community

Policy Scope 

To outline policies for posting signs, notices, posters, and other materials in the public spaces of the Marriott Library. 

  1. Policy
    1. The library provides reasonable space for the posting of signs, notices and posters on public bulletin boards located in the Knowledge Commons, Book Arts Studio, and Graduate Reading Room, by members of the University community and their organizations.
    2. Signs, notices, and posters cannot be posted in the library outside of the provided bulletin boards. 
    3. Such signs, notices and posters may deal with any subject matter including, but not limited to, notices of meetings or events and expressions of positions and ideas on social or political topics and must clearly identify the author or sponsor of the materials.
    4. University colleges, departments, and sponsored registered student organizations do not require approval stamps to be posted. 
    5. All other such signs, notices, and posters, must be taken to the Union desk for approval. After receiving the approval stamp at the Union posters and notices may be posted on the bulletin boards at the Marriott Library. 
    6. Items not approved and stamped for posting will be removed. 
    7. Library created materials may be posted to the bulletin boards without University approval if items relate directly to the library, its mission, or programs. 
    8. Library employees will refrain from posting personal signs, notices, and posters in public library spaces unless approved and stamped for inclusion on the designated bulletin boards.
    9. One sign, notice, or poster per event may be posted on each library bulletin board. 
    10. Any sign, notice, or poster will be removed fifteen days following the approval date or at the conclusion of the event being advertised.
  2. References
    1. University Policy 1-007: University Speech Policy
  3. Responsible
    1. Policy owner: Library Facilities
  4. History
    1. Revised and approved, Executive Committee August 30, 2017. 
    2. Revised and approved, Executive Committee June 8, 2020.
    3. Approved by Marriott Library Executive Committee June 8, 2020.
    4. Revised and approved, Executive Committee, June 5, 2023
    5. Revised and approved, Executive Committee, October 14, 2024.