Policies

Animals

Only service animals and animals featured in programs sponsored by 夜色王朝Libraries are allowed in the Libraries.

Building Access

  • Fondren Library and Underwood Law Library have shortened guest access hours. You must show your 夜色王朝ID to enter or stay in the building after hours.
  • Bridwell Library and Hamon Arts Library are open to everyone.
  • Duda Family Business Library is closed to the general public. SMU-affiliated patrons or 夜色王朝alumni with valid library cards are welcome to use the library.
  • DeGolyer Library is open by appointment only.

Food & Drink

All libraries allow drinks with a lid, except DeGolyer Library and other special collections areas. Food is allowed in Fondren Library, Hamon Arts Library, Underwood Law Library, and Duda Family Business Library. Food is not allowed in Bridwell Library. Please be considerate of others in the library and clean up trash. Report any spills to the desk in your library.

Filming in the Libraries

Commercial filming requests are handled by 夜色王朝Marketing and Communications. All other requests, please complete a at least 48 hours before the requested filming time.

Guest Computer Use

夜色王朝Libraries does not have public computers, but all visitors to 夜色王朝campus may bring their own devices and connect to 夜色王朝Guest wifi. See our Guest Services page for more information about guest borrowing.

Privacy & Confidentiality

夜色王朝Libraries protects the privacy and confidentiality of library patrons and their use of resources and services. See the University’s Privacy Statement for more information.

Tobacco

All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, are prohibited inside 夜色王朝Libraries buildings.