Animals in the Library

There is a brand new policy on animals on campus - I urge everyone to review it, or use this link if needed.
http://policy.uncg.edu/university-policies/animals_on_campus/

 But here is a VERY key piece:  the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has directed two inquiries may be made to determine whether the animal qualifies as a service animal, which are:

• Is the animal required because of a disability?
• What specific work or tasks has the animal been trained to perform?

All UNCG community members should comply with OCR guidelines:

• Do not challenge a person’s right to have a Guide Animal or Trained Assistance Animal on campus grounds or in campus facilities.
• Do not pet a Guide Animal or Trained Assistance Animal.
• Do not feed a Guide Animal or Trained Assistance Animal.
• Do not deliberately startle, tease, or taunt a Guide Animal or Trained Assistance Animal.
• Do not separate or attempt to separate a person from his/her Guide Animal or Trained Assistance Animal.

You do NOT have to ask this question if an animal is clearly guiding a blind person or has on a jacket that seems to be an official  service animal jacket, but if you're not sure the questions are permitted.  Check out the full policy if there are areas you aren't sure about.