Sign Posting Policy

All signs must comply with the Drake University policy concerning community, diversity, freedom of expression and harassment. Individual cases deemed inappropriate may be handled by the department and/or college and may be further directed to the Student Life Office and/or the Dean of Students. 

NOTE: Additional University posting information is available here. Postings that do not align with the Student Handbook will be removed, as deemed by each department/building.

Cowles Library Designated Posting Areas

  • The library has two large magnetic boards in the main floor printing area. Magnets are provided.
  • Boards do not require prior approval to use.
  • Items are not permitted to be posted in any other location (including but not limited to the tables, walls, doors, water fountains, and floors inside the building; or outside the building on the windows, entry porch, or stairs) unless officially approved by the Dean of Cowles Library. Postings found in these locations will be removed.

Size and Content of Postings

  • Items should be no larger than 11 x 17 inches and should not cover other items.
  • Postings should be event announcements, classified ads, or organization/service announcements.
  • Postings should include the individual, organization, or contact person on signs. Event postings should also include the date and time of the event.
  • Posted items that fit the university guidelines will remain on boards for three weeks or until the date of the event, whichever comes first.
  • Cowles Library reserves the right to remove any items found offensive by patrons.

If your organization would like to submit a display for the freestanding displays on the first floor or for the posters/wall hangings in the main door lobby, please see the Cowles Library Exhibits Policy. 

Note: Individuals and campus organizations have and assume full responsibility and liability for the signs they post, and should realize that legal actions against persons or members of groups who participate in offensive action (defacement of posting, etc.), intentional harm or emotional distress, or such other causes recognized and allowed by law may be possible.