III. OPERATIONS
The Lewis Egerton Smoot Memorial Library was donated to King George County to provide services to all its citizens. Library services, books, and other materials should be selected by the Library Director on the basis which reflects the interests, needs, and enlightenment of all members of the community--in no cases should materials or services be denied or excluded on any basis of age, race, religious views, or political affiliation. This Library offers its resources and services equally to all residents of King George County, from the youngest child to the oldest adult.
B. Censorship
All members of the Board of Trustees and all permanent employees should accept the responsibility as appointed guardians of the people's freedom to read, to uphold the First Amendment of the Constitution by vigorously contesting any encroachment upon that freedom by individuals or groups seeking to impose their own standards or tastes upon the community at large. Should anyone object to books or other materials offered by the Library, he should be encouraged to write a letter to the Board of Trustees outlining his objection. The Board should acknowledge in accordance with the policy expressed herein.
- The following groups are eligible to use the L. E. Smoot Memorial Library for meetings and educational purposes:
1 ) Groups under the sponsorship or direction of the Library or Friends of the Library.
2) Non-profit, civic or charitable, tax exempt organizations serving King George County.
3) Responsible individuals or organizations within the county for activities not charging an admission fee.
- The following are not eligible to use the L. E. Smoot Memorial Library for meetings:
1) Commercial or profit-making individuals or enterprises.
- Organizations desiring to use the L. E. Smoot Memorial Library must complete the appropriate application forms. Applications will be approved, modified or disapproved by Library Staff.
- Use of the Memorial Room and/or other meeting area will be granted in the order in which written application is received so long as it does not interfere with scheduled programs, including Library Board and standing committee meetings. Use of the Library grounds will be limited to groups 1 and 2, above.
For groups listed under [a.1)], there shall be no need for written application.
- Users agree to observe the following regulations:
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Every
applicant who receives permission to use the building
grounds shall, during the time of
such use, be responsible for the preservation of law and order on the property
and be responsible for damage to the building
grounds, equipment or furniture while
using same.
Any individual or
organization who abuses the property or fails to comply with all rules or
regulations will not only be financially responsible for any damage, but also
may be denied further use of the facility.
·
Children
must be under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.
·
Users shall
comply with all local, state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations,
including occupancy limits.
·
Decorations
and the burning of candles or any open flames are not permissible unless
approved by the Library Director.
·
Light
refreshments, but no alcoholic beverages, may be served.
·
No animal or
pet will be permitted in the building, other than service dogs or animals as
part of a Library program, unless approved by the Library Director.
·
If an event
or meeting is cancelled, the user will notify the Library as soon as possible.
·
If the
Library is closed because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the use
of the room or grounds is cancelled and the user will be notified as soon as possible.
The user is responsible for notifying their members or participants.
·
Activity and
noise levels in the room during meetings must not disrupt or disturb regular
Library activities.
·
Any group
determined as authorized to use the room
or grounds may be excluded from use of the room
if, for any reason, there exists a reasonable belief by the Library Director
that such group may cause or contribute to the occurrence of an incident that
may interrupt or disturb the public at large in the regular use of the Library.
·
Permission
to use the room or grounds does not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies or
activities of any group or organization.
· All events and clean-up must end thirty (30) minutes prior to the closing of the Library.
f.
The Memorial Garden may be used by the citizens of King George County for small weddings, not to exceed fifty people and limited to one hour. There shall be
a usage fee of $50.00 charged, and users must supply any equipment and/or
materials that they deem necessary. The ceremony must take place during the Library’s hours of operation. A request form must be filled our prior to the
ceremony. The Library
Director or staff approves the application.
g. All events and clean-up must end thirty (30) minutes prior to the closing of the Library.
h. The Community Bulletin Board, located in the foyer of the library, may be used by patrons to publicize coming events or services available in the area that may be of interest to King George residents. Due to space restrictions, the following guidelines shall apply:
1) All items
must be approved, dated and initialed by a Library staff member before posting.
2) All items
may not be any larger in size than 11 X 17 inches.
3) Business
cards may remain on the board for 30 days.
All other items may remain on the board for two weeks. If the item is advertising an event, it may not be posted any
earlier than two weeks prior to the event.
If reputable agencies send flyers advertising their programs for the
coming year, these may remain on the board for the duration for the events if
space permits.
4) Any items not adhering to these guidelines will be removed from the board.
i. The Resource Table, located in front of the reference area, may be used by patrons to publicize coming events, services, proposals before the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission or School Board, political materials and other resources of interest to King George residents. No solicitation of funds is allowed on any publication. Due to space restrictions, the following guidelines shall apply:
1)
All items must be approved by a Library staff member, dated and initialed
if appropriate, before placing on the Resource Table.
2)
All items will be removed after the event has occurred. Proposals to
County Boards will remain on the table for 6 months after a decision is made,
and then will be discarded. All
political materials will be removed after the election.
3) Any items not adhering to these guidelines will be removed form the Resource Table.
a. Registration for a library card is required to borrow material. Applicants are to furnish their current King George home mailing address and a current telephone number. If the applicant has no phone number available for this purpose, or refuses to give one for privacy reasons, the Library Director may use personal discretion in waiving this requirement. New library cards are issued at the time of application upon presentation of a valid driver's license, or other photo identification card showing the applicant's current address. If a valid address cannot be proven or no photo identification is available, the library card is mailed to verify the address.
b. No fee shall be charged county residents for the initial card; however, one dollar ($1.00) will be charged for replacement of the card. Those people who own and pay taxes on property in King George County, even though their primary residence may not be located in King George County, may be considered county residents as long as they provide proof of ownership (patrons in this category must renew their card every year).
c. Non-County residents will be charged $15.00 per year for the initial card and one dollar ($1.00) replacement fee if lost. The $15.00 out-of-county fee will be waived for all non-resident teachers and other county staff currently employed in King George County.
d. Applications for children under eight years of age must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
e. A patron shall be responsible for all materials charged on his card even if he lends that card or materials to another person. Lost or stolen cards will be replaced for a fee of one dollar ($1.00) when reported to the circulation desk.
f. Borrowing privileges may be suspended, revoked, or denied to anyone whose current or previous record as a library borrower reveals willful or habitually careless disregard for the protection and return of borrowed material, or for the evasion of payment for assessed damage to Library property.
- Confidentiality of Library Records
The Code of Virginia, Section 2.2-3705 provides: “Library records that can be used to identify both (i) any library patron who has borrowed material from a library and (ii) the material such patron borrowed,” are exempt from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and do not need to be disclosed, but may be disclosed at the discretion of the Library Director.
Accordingly, circulation records and other records identifying the names of library users with specific materials are confidential. Such records shall not be made available to, anyone, except pursuant to such legal process, order or subpoena which specifically identifies the information required and the purpose for such a request, or as required by the Director. Individuals seeking data from library records shall be referred to the Library Director.
Upon receipt of any process, order or subpoena seeking library records, no records shall be released until the Library Director has advised the County Attorney, and the County Attorney has determined that such process, order or subpoena is in proper legal form.
Any problems or conditions relating to the privacy of a library user’s personal data not provided for in this policy statement shall be referred to the Library Director. A decision on the problem shall be made after study of the issues and consultation with the Library Board and/or the County Attorney.
Individuals may have access to their own records and parents or legal guardians may have access to the records of their children aged 17 or under.
a. Books and other materials, excluding reference materials, may be checked out for a three-week borrowing period.
b. Renewal of library materials shall be limited to one additional three-week borrowing period.
c. High demand books that have been placed on reserve may not be renewed.
d. A list of new books shall be published and posted in the Library.
e. Upon request, books and materials may be made available to patrons through the Library's Interlibrary Loan service. The patron shall be charged a two dollar ($2.00) fee for a book, a one dollar ($1.00) fee for a copy of a periodical article. A charge of one dollar ($1.00) per day will be imposed on overdue Interlibrary Loan materials.
f. Patrons are limited to checking out three (3) books on a subject that is being used for a school project.
g. A $10.00 deposit per book will be required when a patron checks out a test preparation book, such as GED and ASVAB. If the material is not returned within seven (7) days after the due date, the deposit reverts to the library.
a. The checkout period for videocassettes and DVDs will be seven (7) library business days. The checkout period for Books on Tape and Books on CD will be three (3) weeks.
b. Videos, Books on Tape, CD's and DVD's may be returned in the drop box for audiovisual materials.
c. The replacement cost for a lost or damaged tape or disk and/or carrying case is full retail value. The library shall determine if the materials are damaged.
d. Videocassettes are in VHS format only and are to be played on compatible machines only.
e. Borrowers must comply with copyright laws as stated on each videocassette.
f. The library is not responsible for monitoring individual viewing selections.
g. The library assumes no responsibility for any damage to a borrower's machine while using a tape or disk from the library's collection.
a. Overdue Notices, Fees and Administrative Costs
1) Fees for overdue materials will be $.10 per item per day, with a maximum fine of $10.00.
2) The first notice is mailed to the patron after a three (3) day grace period following the due date. This notice will carry a charge for the fine beginning on the day it was first overdue.
3) The Library reserves the right to take a patron to Small Claims Court to recover overdue items exceeding $100 in value, if the items have not been returned, or the patron has not responded to the notice, within thirty (30) days after the second notice has been sent. The legal fee that this involves shall be paid by the patron.
b. Suspension of Borrowing Privileges
1.) Borrowing privileges are suspended from the time of the first mailed notice until the books have been returned or paid for, and any charges have been paid.
2) Borrowing privileges are suspended indefinitely for patrons whose materials have been repeatedly found on library shelves without having been checked in, whether found by that patron or staff. Records of materials found on shelves not checked in are kept on the patron's record.
3) Borrowing privileges are suspended until payment has been made if library materials are returned damaged. If payment for replacement is made, the patron may keep the damaged book if the patron requests it and the book is still in print.
4) Borrowing privileges are suspended indefinitely for patrons who have to be taken to Small Claims Court in order for the Library to retrieve its property. In such cases, borrowing privileges may be returned to the patron if the patron makes a request in writing to the Library Board of Trustees to have his/her privileges returned.
c. Replacements
1.) The Library does not accept substitutes of other titles or editions for lost or damaged books.
2.) The patron may replace a book with a new hardback copy of the same title plus $1.00 processing charge and any administrative charges due. Should the lost book have had library binding, the replacement must also be library bound or bindery payments made.
3) Should the patron later find the book which he replaced with a new copy, the Library will process the original (older) copy as a withdrawal to be given to the patron after withdrawal procedures are complete, at no cost to the patron.
4) Administrative charges due are added to the costs of replacement and/or processing. Replacements or payments are made in lieu of returning the book and are therefore due at the time the book is due.
d. Claims Returned
1) When a patron claims that he has returned or never checked out materials for which he received an overdue notice, his record will be appropriately marked. He will also be required to sign a Claim Slip. This form includes the author's name, title, barcode number, and any administrative costs which will be charged if the patron pays the thee (3) claims later (see 2). The signed Claim Slip will be attached to the back of the patron's registration card.
2) A patron may accumulate three (3) claims. At the time he places the third claim, he loses all borrowing privileges until he pays for all of the books claimed lost or not returned on three claims, plus the administrative costs.
3) In accruing claims, each DATE counts as a single claim. The patron may, for example, state that he returned 3 books on July 8, and have all 3 count as a single claim.
4) If the patron later finds materials which he claimed he had returned or never checked out, he may bring them to staff to have the claim for those particular items removed from his record.
5.) The shelf-list for all books claimed returned/not checked out will be marked as "Lost" and the books handled as a withdrawal or replacement.
e. Damage Assessments and Replacement Charges
- Damaged binding: The costs charged by the bindery plus 50 cents processing charge.
- Pages marked but still readable: 10 cents per page up to the price of the book.
- Pages torn: 50 cents per page up to the price of the book.
- Pages missing: Replacement costs.
- Mildew: If the binding only, the costs charged by the bindery plus 50 cents processing charge. If mildew has spread to any pages, the replacement costs or the costs charged for lost books since the book must be withdrawn from the collection to prevent mildew from spreading to the other books.
- Lost Materials:
- Book(s) in print
The BOOKS IN PRINT price plus a $1.00 processing charge.
- Book(s) out of print
Adult Nonfiction $21.00
Adult Fiction $16.00
Juvenile $11.00
Paperbacks $5.00
Trade paperbacks will be treated as Adult Nonfiction. Prices include a $1.00 processing charge that is not reimbursed should the patron find the book later.
- Shelf-list costs:
The price listed on the shelf-list, which may be more or less than the prices listed in b).
d. Magazines
Magazines shall be replaced at the cost of a current issue, plus one dollar ($1.00) processing charge. Christmas magazines shall be replaced at three dollars ($3.00). The processing charge is not reimbursed should the patron find the magazine later.
e. CD-ROMs and Videos:
CD-ROMs and videos are replaced at the current price plus one dollar ($1.00) processing charge. If unable to determine the current price, replacements will be charged at fifty-one dollars ($51.00) for a CD-ROM and twenty-six dollars ($26.00) for a video. A one dollar ($1.00) processing charge is included in this price.
- Other Replacement Costs
Board Books $3.00
Encyclopedia volumes$26.00
7. Lost or damaged cassette tapes: The charge will be $6.00 per tape. The price includes a $1.00 processing charge that is not reimbursed should the patron find a lost tape later.
8. Administrative costs are added to the costs of replacement that include processing if the patron does not report the loss or damage until after the Library has expended costs to retrieve the materials through overdue notices.
9. If the patron requests the damaged book at the time of payment, and if the book is still in print so that another undamaged copy may be obtained, the damaged book is stamped as for discarded materials and given to the patron. The Library is not liable to keep the book after withdrawal from the Library collection.
f. Refunds
- The patron may get a refund for lost books within three (3) months after the book's due date should the patron return the material to the librarian and request a refund in person. There is no refund after six (6) months since materials will be in the process of replacement. Refunds include only the cost of the book, not processing costs or administrative charges.
- Refunds are mailed to the patron as a check when library bills are paid. The patron should show the copy of his receipt when he requests the refund.
- No refunds are allowed on audiocassettes or videocassettes that are part of a set, as these must be replaced immediately to keep the set intact.
a. Selection Criteria
- Responsibility for selection rests with the Library Director. Suggestions from staff members and Library patrons are encouraged and seriously considered.
- The library will collect books, magazines, newspapers, audio cassette tapes, videos, DVDs and CD-ROM's.
- Although the Library is sympathetic to the needs of the students, the Library does not add to its collection textbooks used by area schools except when necessary to supplement a subject area in the collection.
- Selection will be based upon:
- The recommendation of professional reviewing sources and the needs of the collection in specific areas,
- An awareness of the materials available through the Library's Interlibrary Loan service.
- Expressed or anticipated interest in the title or subject within the community,
- Contemporary significance and/or permanent value of the title to the collection,
- Available funds and space, and
- Availability of resources through area libraries.
- Whenever possible, materials on controversial subjects will reflect both sides of an issue as presented by qualified, knowledgeable authors.
- No author's works will be excluded from the collection solely because of his/her personal history, political affiliation, race, sex, or cultural background.
- The Library maintains a Virginiana collection with emphasis on items covering the King George County and Fredericksburg areas. Items on Virginia and Virginia genealogy are added to that collection when available.
- The Library acquires one copy of each title. Additional copies may be obtained when there is a reserve list of three (3) or more names. Whenever possible, paperback copies are purchased as a second copy.
b. Donations of Books and Periodicals:
- Donations of books and periodicals to the Library are welcomed. The Library Director reserves the privilege of deciding whether to add donated books and periodicals to the Library collection on the basis of regular book selection criteria. Donated books and periodicals not added to the collection may be sold, offered to other institutions, or used in any way the Library Director deems proper.
- Books or periodical subscriptions donated in memory of a person will be acknowledged by a bookplate in the front of the book.
c. Requests for Reconsideration of Materials:
- The Library subscribes fully to the American Library Association's "Library Bill of Rights" and the "Freedom to Read" statement (Appendix I and II).
- All requests for reconsideration of materials will be handled in the following manner:
- The staff member receiving the complaint will ask the patron to fill out the appropriate form (Appendix III).
- When the completed form has been received, it will then be submitted to the Library Director. The Director will acknowledge in writing receipt of the form to the complainant. The material in question shall remain in the collection and available to patrons during the reconsideration period.
- The Library Director will locate as many professional reviews of the title as possible and review the title against the selection criteria outlined in this policy.
- The Library Director will consider all factors and come to a decision. This decision will be communicated to the complainant in writing within 14 days of the date that the reconsideration form was submitted. A copy of the response shall be given to the Library Board.
- If the complainant is not completely satisfied with that decision, he or she may then submit a letter regarding the complaint to the Library Board of Trustees for consideration at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board will acknowledge the letter and make a final decision based on its endorsement of the "Library Bill of Rights" and the "Freedom to Read" statement, and in consideration of the Library Director's decision.
d. Withdrawal, Binding, Mending, Replacement:
1) Materials are removed from the shelves based on the same criteria used in selection. In general, materials that fall into the following categories should be withdrawn:
a) Materials which are outdated
b) Superseded editions
c) Items worn beyond repair
d) Duplicate copies of seldom used titles
e) Lost copies which cannot be replaced
f.). Fiction which has not been checked out within a three year period, unless judged to be a classic or appears on a standard list.
2) Worn items that are still relevant to the collection may be mended within the Library or be sent to a bindery.
3) Lost items and items worn beyond repair or rebinding will be replaced on the same criteria used in selecting them. Lost items that are out-of-print will not be replaced unless they are of extraordinary value to the collection and may be obtained through a source for out-of-print books at a reasonable price that is within the Library's budget.
4) Magazines used in research (Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Consumer Reports and National Geographic) are bound. Back issues of all other magazines are kept on the shelves for three years before being discarded. Because of space limitations, back issues of newspapers are kept for three months and are then discarded.
5) Disposition of withdrawn materials will be at the discretion of the Library Director.
a. General
The Library will purchase media for the collection for the same reason it selects books. Good technical quality and artistic merit will also be considered for this format.
The Library endorses the American Library Association's "Freedom to View Statement". (Appendix IV)
b. Sources
Sources for selection will include vendor catalogs and standard library material review sources, such as Library Journal, School Library Journal and Publisher's Weekly.
Gift materials will be accepted, with the understanding that donors may not place any special conditions upon the loan or handling of the items. They will be evaluated against the same criteria as purchased materials.
c. Price Limits
Individual videos or disks priced at more than $100 usually will not be considered for purchase. Series for which the price is more than $100 per part will not be purchased.
d. Contents
Nonfiction videos or disks of general information or cultural nature will be the primary purchasing target of the library.Media adaptations of children's books, folktales and fairy tales, and programs teaching basic concept skills will be purchased for the children's collection.
e. Selection Management
Due to the broad needs of the collection, the library will purchase a single copy of a title.
Weeding by virtue of damaged, lost, or not returned items is continuous. Other factors to be considered are lack of use, physical playing condition, and accuracy and datedness of information.
Media will not automatically be replaced because of loss or damage. Replacement decisions will be based upon (1) demand for title, (2) existing coverage of a subject in the collection, and (3) availability of newer (more appropriate, more accurate or better presented) materials on the subject.
9. Exhibits
At the Library Director's discretion, the library will accept materials for temporary exhibits and will endeavor to protect the loaned materials, but the Library shall not accept responsibility for loss, damage or theft. The owner must accept this responsibility when bringing the collection into the Library.
Books presented to the Library having historical or other significant value are placed in a special collection located in the Memorial Room. These books are not available to the general public except under special circumstances and with precautions as deemed appropriate by the Library Director.
a. Normal hours of operation shall be as follows:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday (during School Year) 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
b. Schedule for holidays shall be as follows:
January 1st -------------- New Year's Day
January (3rd Monday) ------Martin Luther King Day
February (3rd Monday) ---- President's Day
April------------------------Easter Sunday
May (last Monday) -------- Memorial Day
July 4th ----------------- Independence Day
September (1st Monday) --- Labor Day
September (1st Friday) --- Staff Training Day
October (2nd Saturday) --- Fall Festival Day
October (2nd Monday) ----- Columbus Day
November 11th ------------ Veteran's Day
November (3rd Thursday) -- Thanksgiving Day
December 24th-------------Christmas Eve
December 25th ------------ Christmas Day
In addition, the Library shall close at 6:00 PM during the week between Christmas and New Year holidays.
c. It shall be within the authority of the Library Director to close the Library in the event of hazardous weather or emergency situations. The Library Director should be guided by the closing of other County offices. Deviations from the regular operating schedule of the Library for reasons other than approved holidays, hazardous weather, or emergency situations must be approved in advance by the Board of Trustees.
The staff of the Smoot Memorial Library is concerned about the welfare of juvenile patrons, but cannot assume responsibility for the safety, care, supervision or entertainment of unattended children in the Library. Parents or caretakers are responsible for their children's behavior and welfare.
a. If a child's behavior is so inappropriate that the Library staff must speak to the child more than twice, the child's parent will be notified of the conduct and advised that in the future the child must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
b. If unattended minor children remain at the Library after closing, the following procedure will be followed:
1) Staff members will attempt to contact the child's parent or caregiver.
2) A parent or caregiver is contacted, two staff members will wait inside the Library with the child until the parent or caregiver arrives to pick up the child.
3) If unable to contact a parent or caregiver within 60 minutes or if a parent or caregiver does not arrive within 60 minutes, the staff members will contact the Sheriff's Department and ask for advice on what to do with the child.
4) Under NO circumstances are staff members to leave the Library with the child.
13. Patron Behavior
The Library desires to provide a place for patrons to enjoy their visit in an atmosphere that is welcoming, safe and respectful. The following standards of unacceptable behavior on library property have been adopted to promote the use and enjoyment of the resources and services of the library, promote the safety of the public and the staff, and protect the building, furniture, equipment and materials of the library.
The following behavior is unacceptable and is prohibited on library property and may be cause for removal from the premises and/or loss of library privileges:
Loud Talking and Laughing. One person or group heard above the general noise level in the library. Fighting. Whether real or pretend, or roughhousing. Boisterous Behavior. Includes running, horseplay, throwing objects and annoying other patrons. Abusive or Obscene Language or Gestures. Includes language or gestures that convey a sexually explicit message or are conveyed in an obscene, coarse or crude manner, and any language that verbally abuses and/or threatens another individual. Eating and Drinking. Except for events within the library at which refreshments have been approved. Smoking. Loitering. Remaining in and/or wandering around the library without apparent legitimate reason. Animals. Animals of any kind are prohibited unless serving as an aide animal or part of a library-sponsored program. Unattended Children. A parent, guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 16 must stay within a reasonable distance of a child under age 8 at all times in the library. Children under the age of 12 may not be left at the library without an adult being present to monitor them. For more information, see the Unattended Children Policy. Improper Attire. Patrons must wear shoes and shirt in the library building at all times. Clothing must comport with common standards of decency and may not display symbols, pictures and/or messages that are lewd, obscene, abusive, discriminatory and the like. Abuse of Library Equipment, Furniture and Materials. Includes placing feet on tables and chairs, standing on furniture, mutilating or defacing books or other materials, and mistreating equipment or computers. Weapons. Carrying weapons of any type on library property is not permissible except by law enforcement officers. Playing Music. Includes playing music or other media at a level that is heard by other patrons. Excessive Displays of Affection. Includes any sexual conduct or physical contact that is deemed inappropriate by common standard of decency for a public place. Hygiene. All patrons must maintain a personal hygiene and cleanliness that comport with common standard and do not interfere with the orderly operation of the library or with the ability of other patrons to use and enjoy the facility. Illegal Behavior. Any staff member who witnesses illegal behavior will notify law enforcement immediately. Illegal behavior includes but is not limited to the following: 1. Assault and/or Battery. Attempting to, causing or threatening to cause physical harm to another.
2. Vandalism. Causing damages to the property of another.
3. Drunk and/or Disorderly Conduct. Causes public inconvenience by fighting, unreasonable noise, abusive or obscene language or gestures, threatening behavior, hazardous or physically offensive condition.
4. Harassment. Threatens or annoys another person by physical contact or abusive or obscene language or follows a person in or about a public place.
5. Lewdness. Intentionally exposes the private parts of the body in a lewd manner in a public place.
6. Theft. Wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds the property of another.
7. Trespass. Knowingly enters or remains unlawfully on the premises.
8. Controlled Substances. Includes using, selling, or possessing controlled substances and/or marijuana on library property, and entering library property while intoxicated or under the influence of illegal controlled substances. The use of alcohol is prohibited on library property unless specifically approved by the Board of Trustees for public events.
Cellular or Portable Phones. Use of cellular or portable phones is restricted to the entry foyer in the front or side entrances. Ringers must be turned off or in the silent mode. The patron has the right to address the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting concerning the decision to remove a patron, revoke privileges and/or to deny access to the library.
14. Fees for Service
a. A copy machine is available for patron use. Charges for this machine are 10 cents per page for black and white copies; 50 cents per page for color copies.
b. A fax machine is available for patron use. Charges for this machine are:
Sending: $2.00 for the first page; $1.00 for each additional page. If the fax is being sent to a local or toll free number, the charge will be 50 cents for each page.
Receiving: $1.00 for each document.
a. Patrons must have a library card in good standing and must sign up to use a computer. Anyone using a computer for the first time must read the policy and sign that they have done so. Their library record will then be marked.
b. Computers are available from opening until 15 minutes before closing. Patrons may sign up for three (3) one-hour blocks of time per week, at the library or by phone. If no one is waiting, the patron may continue to use the computer until a scheduled patron arrives. The schedule at the Circulation Desk determines the use of time.
c. Only the software packages provided by the Library are available for public use. No other software may be used, copied or installed.
d. Only one (1) copy of a document may be printed using the computer. Multiple copies must be generated at the copier.
e. The computers will not be available during a thunderstorm.
f. The Library and staff are not responsible for data loss due to faulty software or hardware.
g. Any data left on a computer’s hard drive will be deleted. Patrons must use their own disks when saving information. Pre-formatted disks are available at the Circulation Desk for one dollar ($1.00) each.
h. Blank CDRs are available for seventy-five cents ($ .75) and blank CDRWs are available for one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).
i. The Library makes no guarantees, either expressed or implied, with respect to the computers or programs, as to their quality, performance or fitness for any particular purpose.
j. Any abuse or misuse of computer hardware or software may result in suspension of use privileges. Fees will be charged when necessary.
k. Use of computer workstations will be suspended for those patrons whose borrowing privileges have been suspended and who have not responded in a responsible manner.