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Policies
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Rules of Behavior
Unattended Children Policy
Website Linking Policy
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Rules of Behavior
The Board of Library Trustees has
prescribed these Rules of Behavior for the purpose of assuring
that (i) all library patrons have a fair and equitable opportunity
to the quiet use and enjoyment of the Library's services,
materials and facilities without being subjected to unreasonable
interference or disturbance by others; (ii) all Library patrons
enjoy a safe and secure facility in which to use the Library's
materials and services; (iii) the Library's materials are
protected from theft and damage; and (iv) all Library employees
enjoy a safe and secure workplace. Illinois Library Law authorizes
the Board of Library Trustees "to exclude from the use
of the library any person who willfully violates the rules
prescribed by the board."
The general Rules of Behavior in the Library are as follows:
A. All conduct that may reasonably be expected to create
a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the quiet and safe
use and enjoyment of the Library by others (for example, but
not limited to, loud or boisterous conversations, running,
fighting, threatening or harassing behavior, use of video
equipment including cell phone cameras, obstructing others'
access to Library resources, etc.) is PROHIBITED.
B. Children under eight years of age may not be left unattended
in the Library. They must be under the direct supervision
of a parent, guardian, other adult or responsible older relative,
when in the Library.
C. Animals, other than specially trained animals used as
aids by persons with disabilities, are not permitted in the
Library.
D. Personal distribution of leaflets, survey taking, collecting
signatures on petitions, solicitations and similar activities
on library property are PROHIBITED.
E. Library users may not leave personal belongings in the
Library when they leave the building. The Library is not responsible
for any loss of users' personal belongings, through theft
or otherwise. Bulky items that take up excessive space are
not permitted in Library facilities or on Library grounds.
F. All conduct is PROHIBITED that may reasonably be expected
to endanger the health and safety of Library users or employees
or cause or threaten to cause damage to Library materials
or facilities (for example, moving furniture in a way which
blocks aisles, using tables, chairs or heating units as footstools,
sitting on stairways, defacing or vandalizing Library property
or materials, etc.) The Library reserves the right to limit
the number of persons who may sit together at a single table
or carrel.
G. Eating and possession of unsealed packages and containers
of food are not permitted in the Library, except for items
served at approved events held in public meeting rooms when
arrangements for serving food have been made and approved
in advance. Beverages with a covered lid are permitted in
the Library. Examples include coffee cups with a lid, water
or soda bottles with a screw on top, soft drink cans, and
soft drink containers with a lid and straw.
H. Weapons such as explosives, firearms, knives, look-alike
weapons, or any other objects that can reasonably be considered
as weapons, are not permitted on Library property or any Library-related
events.
I. Use of alcohol and tobacco products in the Library is
PROHIBITED.
J. Sleeping is not permitted in the Library.
K. The Library reserves the right to inspect the contents
of all bags, purses, briefcases, backpacks, etc. for library
materials.
L. The Library reserves the right to impose time limits upon
continuous use of Library equipment.
M. Depending upon the offense and the particular circumstances
of the case, violators of the foregoing Rules may be barred
from use of the Library, either temporarily or permanently.
N. In addition to barring persons, temporarily or permanently,
from use of the Library for violations of the foregoing Rules,
the Library may, in its sole discretion, bring criminal charges
against any persons suspected of theft or vandalism of Library
property or materials or of any violations on Library property
of federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Library Board approved January 20,
2004
Website Linking Policy
The Oak Park Public Library as part of its public library services
has intentionally included in its website a limited number of
links to websites not owned or managed by the Oak Park Public
Library. Links to other websites fall into four categories and
are selected by library staff using the following criteria:
A. Oak Park Links Page
1. Sites owned by Oak Park government entities.
2. Sites serving as directories and indexes of Oak Park websites.
3. Sites of Oak Park news sources with general circulation or
an equivalent electronic circulation.
B. Extension of Editorial Content
1. Sites that serve to extend the editorial content of Oak Park
Public Library web pages, e.g. the Oak Park Public Library web
page on Frank Lloyd Wright might link to Wright resources or
the library construction web page might link to the architect's
website.
C. Online Tools
1. Databases and other information resources subscribed to/purchased
by the Oak Park Public Library or the State of Illinois on the
behalf of the Oak Park Public Library.
2. Library resources provided by other library or library organization
resources, e.g. SWAN and the Library of Congress.
3. State of Illinois or U.S. Government sites providing library
services.
D. Internet Starter Page
This page is intended to assist novice Internet users in using
the Internet.
1. Sites that assist novice Internet users in searching and
using the Internet.
2. Small collection of reference sites selected by Oak Park
Public Library staff.
The Library provides these links solely as information to assist
its library patrons, and not as an advertising service or to
promote local businesses, agencies, services or organizations.
The Library receives no compensation in connection with these
links, and neither supports nor opposes the sponsors of the
linked sites.
Library Board approved October 18,
2006
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