As outlined in Library policy guideline 211 the hours of library operation ("open hours") are determined by the Director of the Library who is responsible for issuing updated schedules of hours of operation to the University.
During the hours of operation, any person not otherwise prohibited from the UMBC campus may have free access to all public areas of the Library & Gallery. Use of certain additional areas/services of the Library & Gallery may be limited by other policies guidelines to certain members of the UMBC community upon production of ID, for example assigned study rooms, or graduate lockers.
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