Food, Drink, and Tobacco Policy

Please help preserve the University of Washington Libraries' collections for future generations.

Acceptable Containers

Unacceptable Containers

image of plastic bottle with screw top and spill-proof commuter mugs images of paper cups with lids and aluminum can
Examples of acceptable containers. Examples of unacceptable containers.

The following library units prohibit all food and drink:


We appreciate your cooperation in protecting the library environment. For more information about preservation of the Libraries' collections, see http://www.lib.washington.edu/Preservation/.

The "Keep a Lid on Library Damage" mug pictured above can be purchased for $3 at Suzzallo Espresso, Etc. in the HUB, By George, and at Odegaard and Balmer Copy Centers.

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Last modified: Friday September 27, 2002