New University Smoking Policy

The University Smoking Policy will be effective July 1, 2011.

To review the University of Missouri smoking policy please see link below:

http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_160.html

If you should have questions about the implementation, compliance tips, map of designated smoking areas, smoking-cessation resources, and just general questions to ask please refer to the link below:

http://smokefree.missouri.edu/index.php

The University will be providing FREE smoking cessation programs, access to one-on-one counseling, assistance in developing a personalized quit plan and peer support, along with FREE gum, patches and lozenges to employees.  Please see the link below for more information:

http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/programs#tobacco

Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee (ESFAC) will be placing signs at the West and North entrances reminding students and patrons about the new University smoking policy.

Recent questions asked are:

1. Does this mean that people will no longer be permitted to smoke in front of the library entrances starting on July 1?

Yes, please see: Smoking Policy below

http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_160.html

• Effective July 1, 2011 smoking will be permitted only in designated outdoor areas.  No smoking is permitted indoors in any university-owned or university-leased buildings or vehicles.

1. What do we do if someone is smoking?

Please see: Addressing a violation
http://smokefree.missouri.edu/policy/compliance-tips.php

1. If we get complaints from patrons about it and it is not a designated smoking area, how is library staff supposed to handle it?

Please see: Implementation

http://smokefree.missouri.edu/policy/implementation.php

Lastly, building director will also be able to address complaints and violators.

Thank you,

ESFAC