Protests and Demonstrations in the Library

The library takes an intentional, inclusive stance on protests and demonstrations by balancing safe and constructive spaces within which students and other members of our community can both exercise their freedom of expression or engage in critical dialogue with current issues, and also pursue academic activities (studying, research, etc.).

Protests and demonstrations are allowed in our spaces, though they cannot take place in buildings that are closed or for extended periods of time.

The U-M Division of Public Safety (DPSS), at 734-763-1131 or dpss-safety-security@umich.edu, may be called upon by anyone who has concerns about safety issues such as:

• users blocked from entering or exiting a space, which is a fire safety and freedom of movement issue.
• indication of potential unsafe physical engagement between patrons, anyone threatening violence, or any other safety risk.

Please direct any questions about the library’s approach to protests and demonstrations to the library’s Communication Director at apinon@umich.edu.