The mission of the Krueger Library is to provide our community of learners with the information resources and services they need in an environment conducive to learning. To that end, we ask that our community to observe the following policies.
Materials are non-circulating and should not leave the Archives & Special Collections, but exceptions, such as a loan to a historical society, a secured display on campus, or for instructor’s use in a classroom, are at the discretion of the Archives and Special Collections Librarian, Allison Quam.
At the Front Desk you can check out books and DVDs, pick up resource sharing and reserve items, and renew books in person. You will need your WSU ID or a courtesy card. For more information please visit the Borrow and Renew page.
Flyers, handouts, or handbills may only be posted on the Plexiglass boards in the library entrance area. Materials posted on the library's walls and furnishings, or materials left on tables, will be removed (See Winona State Regulation 4-4)
Handouts, pamphlets, newspapers, newsletters, etc. from official WSU organizations (departments, programs, clubs, teams, etc.) may be distributed on the slat-wall in the library entrance area or distributed from their own racks, provided that the racks do not damage the library building, furnishings, or intrude on library operations.
Posters must be submitted to the Front Desk for approval prior to setting up in the library's atrium.
You may enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks in Krueger Library. However, please respect other folks who are using the library.
All of us aim to keep our building clean and our collections preserved. Please notify library staff of any spills or maintenance needs.
Just as you would when eating outdoors, we ask that you leave no trace.
PrinciplesKrueger Library has adapted the following Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics to its food and drink policy.
We thank Folke Bernadotte Library at Gustavus Adolphus College for their permission to adapt their food and drink policies for our library.
GuidelinesFollowing the guidelines above will help us achieve our goals:
In open areas, groups should be aware of others studying around them and use common sense and courtesy so as not to disturb others.
If a specific space is needed for faculty or campus groups, see the Hosting Events section.
Group study rooms are designated for group study by the WSU community and can be reserved online. The rooms are not soundproof, so please be courteous of your neighbors.
Study Room PoliciesThe Dean of the Library makes final decisions regarding the prior scheduling of all library spaces. See the library staff person on duty if you have questions.
Faculty & Staff Use During SummerContact your Dean or supervising administrator. Exhaust all possible space options outside the library. The first priority for study rooms is for WSU students. Then have your Dean contact the Dean of the Library. The Dean of the Library and the Library department will assess the need for usage of study room or library space. Preference will be given to displaced full-time staff and faculty that are teaching summer courses.
Requests are reviewed and approved by the Library Department and sent to the Dean of the Library for final approval. The Department considers:
Once the Dean of the Library approves the event, the event coordination will be through a designated library contact person.
Note: The group that is requesting library space usage is responsible for coordinating all of the event’s needs. The library contact should work with the requesting group to:
The classroom is central to the library’s mission in providing library instruction. Priority is given to library instruction of WSU students by library faculty.
A class or group not taught by library faculty may use room 107 for a maximum of three (3) class periods during a semester, pending availability.
Room 107 is also available on a limited basis Monday – Friday, 7:30am–10pm for use by non-library groups.
Reservations for functions other than library instruction of WSU students may be made up to seven days prior to the date. Special events and meetings may be scheduled earlier with Library Administration approval. Please use the WSU Virtual EMS to request a reservation.
As demand warrants and scheduling permits, the room can be opened up during peak usage times for student study space.
Winona State University (WSU) is an academic community committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment of learning. It has a vested interest in the safety and well being of members of the University and broader community, and in the promotion and protection of the University’s educational mission.
Krueger Library works to maintain a comfortable and inviting environment for all library users. All patrons of the library are expected to comply with all Winona State and Minnesota State Colleges and University policies. In order to protect these rights, university personnel will enforce the following policies:
Patrons in violation of these policies will be given a verbal warning, or as appropriate, WSU Security or Winona Police will be called.
Questions can be directed to the Dean of the Library.
The 108 classroom is central to the library and the Digital Learning Commons' missions in providing services for students. Priority is given to library instruction and Digital Learning Commons workshops.
A class or group not taught by the above groups may use room 108 for a maximum of three (3) class periods during a semester, pending availability.
Room 108 is also available on a limited basis Monday – Friday, 7:30am–10pm for use by other WSU groups.
Reservations for functions other than library instruction of WSU students may be made up to seven days prior to the date. Special events and meetings may be scheduled earlier with Library Administration approval. Use the WSU Virtual EMS to request a reservation.
As demand warrants and scheduling permits, the room can be opened up during peak usage times for student study space.
Library liaisons work with academic departmental faculty and the students to build and manage the library collection. Factors we consider when adding or withdrawing items from the collection include: the appropriateness of the item for coursework and research the item’s fundamental value (such as having won an award or being heavily cited) local interest (such as the author being a WSU faculty member) the physical condition of the item whether the item is available in digital form online.
For information about department fund allocations, see Library Materials Purchasing.
The library is a popular place for the WSU community for studying, learning and working. While using the library, follow the lead of the others around you to learn about which activities would be acceptable on each floor and in each space. Most importantly, please respect one another and the space.
General Etiquette
Krueger Library is open to the public. Whether you are a student at another university, a resident in the Winona community, or just a visitor passing through town, the library’s facilities are available for your use.
Students and Staff of Other Universities
Students and staff from universities within the MnPALS system may check out library materials and log onto the public computers with their university ID cards.
Community Courtesy Cards
Community members and students and staff members of non-MnPALS institutions who want to check out library materials or intend to use the public computers on a recurring basis may apply for a courtesy card at the circulation desk. An application form must be completed and a valid a photo ID is required. The account is valid for one year. Courtesy cards are issued to patrons 18 years of age and older. Patrons between 16 and 18 years old can apply for a courtesy card account with parent or guardian permission.
Guest Passes
One-time users (such as guests visiting WSU for the day) can obtain a guest pass to log onto the public computers. Guests must show a photo ID and sign in at the circulation desk. A guest pass is valid for a maximum of two hours and can only be used once. If a patron signs out of the computer before the two hours are up, they will forfeit the remaining time. Guest passes will not be issued to patrons with courtesy cards.
Public Computer Access
The library has four computers available for public use. All machines are PCs. Internet access on these computers is subject to some content restrictions.
The following rules and restrictions apply:
Research Computer
In addition to the four public terminals, the library has one computer that is specifically intended for research. This computer has no content restrictions. Use of the research computer is allowed at the discretion of the librarian staffing the reference desk.
Public Printing
A printer is available for public computer users. Printing costs $0.10 per page. A double sided page counts as two pages.
Scanner
A document scanner is available for creating PDF files. The use of the scanner is free, but requires a personal USB storage device.
The Krueger Library building is a unique facility. Unlike other campus buildings, it includes materials and equipment that are accessible to all individuals in the physical building.
Krueger Library has the following items located in unsecured public areas: computers, books, DVDs, videotapes, CDs, microfilm equipment, microforms, printers, other technology equipment and artwork. For this reason, it is important that certain security standards must be met when the library building is used for events, meetings and other activities with people outside official library staff.
If the building needs to be open at times other than the official building hours the following needs to occur:
Events with Food or Beverages
Groups planning to serve food or drinks at events in the library must get approval by the Dean of the Library. The Dean will notify and coordinate with custodial staff to schedule for additional cleaning of the facilities. The requestor will pay for the cost of any additional staff.
If possible, it is best that food and beverages be limited to a specific area. Food and beverages are not allowed around computer equipment or microfilm areas. Please keep food and beverages at a distance from the library books and periodicals.
The first priority of library storage space is for library-related materials.
Contact the Dean of the Library for permission to use storage space for non-Library purposes. The Dean of the Library is responsible for and authorizes use of storage areas.
(507) 457-5151
library@winona.edu