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The University of Minnesota is dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas and information. Consistent with its duty to provide an atmosphere conducive to such an exchange, the University permits the general public, faculty, staff, students, and student organizations, to distribute and/or post publications on its Twin Cities campuses subject to the reasonable time, place and manner restrictions set forth in this policy.

This policy does not apply to official publications by the University or to publications used in connection with any University-sponsored programs or events.

Special Situations

The policy applies to the Twin Cities campuses. Other University campuses may use it or develop one of their own.

Where this policy limits distribution, the underlying purposes are to:

• Minimize litter on campus
• Ensure safety
• Permit ingress and egress from all campus buildings
• Offer convenience to those using University facilities

In each instance, alternate methods of distribution are available.

• Distributing Publications
• Installing Banners

There are no forms for this policy.

Subject	Contact	Phone	Fax/Email
Primary Contact	Jerry Meissner	612-625-9317	meiss002@umn.edu
Distribution Procedures	University Services	612-624-5899 612-626-0234 (fax)

Distribution-free Zones

Areas outside non-academic building where distribution of publications is prohibited.

Non-academic Buildings

Buildings owned and maintained by the University for non-academic purposes such as athletic facilities, Tedd Mann Concert Hall, Northrop Memorial Auditorium, student unions, University parking areas, parking ramps and ground lots.

Building Manager

Establish distribution free zones.

Distributor of Publications

Follow procedures for type of publication distribution. Remove outdated material.

Facilities Management

Assign space in buildings for distributing publications by bin or racks. Maintain building manager list.

There are no appendices for this policy.

There are no frequently asked questions for this policy.

List of Public Bulletin Boards	Facilities Management
List of Kiosks and Outdoor Posting Areas	Facilities Management

Amended:

August 2003 - Added New Procedure: Installing Banners.

Effective:

March 2000

To obtain a copy of a historical policy, e-mail the U Policy Librarian at policy@umn.edu or call 612-624-4372.