Magill's 100 Rules
In 1883, the College's second president Edward Magill issued a strict code of conduct to govern students, known as the "100 rules." They stand in stark contrast to the Swarthmore Bucket List of 150 things that resonate with current and past students to do before graduation. The Rules reflect the founders' interest in providing discipline and a guarded education to Swarthmore students, although they were liberalized to attract more students near the end of Magill's tenure as president in 1889.
Reading Room and Library
All conversation in the reading room is forbidden.
The reading room is always open between schools; always closed to students after the beginning of evening collection.
The reading room is open for consulting reference books in study periods only when the librarian or assistant librarian is present.
Books, papers, and magazines must be carefully used, not marked or defaced, and must be returned to their proper places by the person using them.
Students are permitted to go into the library only when accompanied by a teacher.
Library books may be retained 14 days.