I. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of students, staff, faculty, and guests of Western New Mexico University J. Cloyd Miller Library during special events.
II. Scope This policy presents guidelines for all special events held within Miller Library. Any university department or outside group planning or sponsoring a special event held within Miller Library must obtain approval from the University Librarian no later than ten (10) days prior to the event. Miller Library administration will complete a special event review and, will notify Campus Police of the event if requested. This review will encompass all aspects of the event including, but not limited to, staffing, and occupant capacity.
III. Event Sponsor Responsibilities Sponsor must complete, in full, the Miller Library event request form. Miller Library Administration will use this form in the review and approval process. Sponsor must also submit a digital copy of the flyer, to be reviewed by library administration for approval before its release the Marketing Department, at least 10 days prior to the event. If there is a change or cancellation notify Miller Library 24 hours in advance. Proper insurance coverage and liability is assumed by a sponsor not affiliated with WNMU.
IV. Staffing Library staffing will depend on the venue, time, date, estimated capacity, and nature of the event.
V. Set-up & Clean-up The sponsor of the event, together with the help of Miller Library staff, is responsible for set-up and clean-up.
VI. Catering No food or drinks are allowed in the library.