1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for registered student organizations at Lehigh University that wish to promote their organizations, events, and activities by tabling in the Lehigh Libraries.
2.0 Permitted Activities
The Libraries only allow officially recognized Lehigh-affiliated clubs and organizations (“The group”) to interact with students, staff, and faculty to promote the group and its events; distribute informational materials about the student group and its activities; and collect contact information from interested parties.
3.0 Prohibited Activities
The group may not engage in activities that obstruct the flow of traffic, create excessive noise, or disrupt the general functioning of the Libraries. Additionally, activities that violate the University's policies including freedom of speech, harassment, or discrimination; and sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
4.0 Reservations
Tabling space must be reserved in advance through the LTS Jira Process. Reservations will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to one student group per 2-hour time slot. Same-day reservations will not be honored.
5.0 Setup and Breakdown
The Libraries will provide tables and chairs. The group is responsible for setting up, cleaning up, and must remove all materials and associated trash at the end of the reserved time.
6.0 Compliance with University Policies
All tabling activities must comply with Lehigh University's policies, including the Student Code of Conduct, the Policy on Freedom of Thought, Inquiry and Expression, and Dissent, and Lehigh's Principles of Our Equitable Community.
7.0 Enforcement
The Libraries reserve the right to refuse or terminate tabling privileges for any group violating this policy.
Individuals not affiliated with Lehigh University are prohibited from participating in tabling events. Lehigh-affiliated students, staff, and faculty found to be assisting in any attempts to bypass this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Conduct or University Policies.
Tabling events are limited to Lehigh-sanctioned groups. External groups must contact LTS Administration (610-758-3825 or inasg@lehigh.edu) for the process to schedule a Library event.
8.0 Disclaimer
The Lehigh Libraries reserve the right to modify this policy without prior notice.
9.0 Contact Information
For questions or to reserve tabling space, please contact LTS Administration (610-758-3825 or inasg@lehigh.edu).