Gloucester City Library

 

 

Rules of Conduct

 

The Gloucester City Library strives to provide a welcoming, open atmosphere and a comfortable and orderly environment.

  • Eating is allowed in designated areas only.

  • Use of tobacco in any form is prohibited.

  • No one may carry a weapon into the library unless authorized by law. Any patron authorized to carry a weapon must notify library staff that he/she is carrying a weapon in the library.

  • Only animals assisting a patron with a disability or animals in training for disability assistance are permitted in the Library

  • Soliciting within the library is prohibited

  • The library building must not be misused (i.e. using the restrooms as a laundry or a washing facility, or using the library as a place to sleep)

  • No one may interfere with another person’s use of the library or with the library personnel’s performance of their duties

  • Abusive language towards other library users or library personnel is not permitted

  • Inappropriate behavior or activities which may reasonably result in the interference of normal use and enjoyment of the Library by other patrons is not acceptable

  • Conversations will be conducted so as not to be heard outside of the speakers’ immediate area

  • Making noise or engaging in disruptive behavior is not permitted

  • Cell phones are permitted, on silent ring, and conversations conducted as above

  • Personal audio equipment may be used only if others cannot hear it

  • Personal hygiene shall be such as to not interfere with another person’s use and enjoyment of the library

  • Shoes and shirts shall be worn at all times

  • All library materials must be checked out before leaving the library

  • Damaging, abusing, or misusing library material and/or property is prohibited

 

  • Any person violating these rules will be asked to adhere to the rules.

  • Anyone failing to adhere to the rules after being so advised will be required to leave the Library for the remainder of the day.

  • Persistent or severe violations of these rules may result in suspension of library privileges and access to the library.

  • The Library Director will determine the length of suspension or any conditions for  use (e.g. use only if accompanied by a parent or guardian).

  •  Appeals of suspensions may be presented to the Board of Trustees at its regular meetings.

This policy supersedes all previous policies. Adopted by the Board of Trustees June 20, 2006.

 


 

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