This Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) flyer/kit addresses some of the needs of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) members regarding library building use and the aesthetics and well-being of the materials and people in the building. The kit draws upon documents gathered as part of a 1986 Quick-SPEC survey that dealt with food and drink, smoking, general building use, and aesthetics. Results of this survey revealed certain trends in library building use: (1) administrators are becoming more sensitive to building aesthetics and are writing policies to regulate them; (2) policies on food and drink in libraries are becoming more restrictive; and (3) management is responding to anti-smoking legislation and sentiment by segregating smokers or through outright ban on tobacco use. The summary of the survey is followed by a more detailed report of the survey results and the questionnaire used; food and drink policies from 16 universities; smoking policies from 14 universities; policies for general building use from 16 universities; and statements on library aesthetics from four universities. These materials were submitted by 36 member libraries. (5 references) (CGD)