Houghton Library

**Houghton Library Community Expectations** Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Houghton Library. We want you to know that our [values](https://library.harvard.edu/libraries/houghton#about) guide us towards welcoming everyone who is curious about our collections, programs, or expertise; respecting each of our users; and creating an inclusive environment where all feel they can participate fully. **We will:** - Treat you with respect and communicate clearly our policies on our website and in conversation with you remotely and in-person. - Protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted or transmitted, in alignment with the [American Library Association’s Code of Ethics.](https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics) - Cultivate and celebrate diversity in our collections and our community to construct a more inclusive environment and experience. **We expect you to:** - Respect the policies and follow the instructions of library employees regarding access to and the use of library resources. - Respect the comfort, privacy, and safety of fellow library users and library staff. If your behavior is making others feel unsafe or uncomfortable, we’ll communicate with you about the impact of your behavior to resolve the situation. - Ask us for help and bring any questions or concerns to our attention.