General policy is to extend the use of the libraries' resources and facilities freely to nonuniversity persons who wish to make use of library resources. Persons using the libraries' resources and facilities are expected to maintain appropriate behavior and to adhere to such food and beverage policies as are established by the director of libraries. Such use of library resources and facilities by nonuniversity related persons does not extend to borrowing privileges, except materials may be loaned to persons in the following categories upon such terms as the director of libraries or his or her designee shall approve:

(1) Faculty and students of other universities are accorded borrowing privileges pursuant to reciprocal agreements.

(2) Persons who obtain an annually renewable community card for an annual fee.

(3) Persons who are active members of the Western Washington University Alumni Association.

(4) Cooperating teachers, upon request.

(5) Other individuals approved by the director of libraries or his or her designee.