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PROPERTY AND BUILDING USE POLICY
The Jackson County Public Library is committed to providing library users with a setting that is conducive to library activities. Any person whose behavior does not support such a setting may be asked to leave library property resulting in the loss of access to library services. Decisions concerning acceptable behavior of library users will be made by the Library Director or designated staff members.
Shirts and shoes are required while on library property. Library property use when the library is closed is limited to customers’ material returns or pre-approved community organization activities.
Fund-raising on library property or in library buildings is limited to nonprofit organizations supporting the library’s mission. Organizations must contact the Library Director for prior approval.
Public use of staff telephones and the Seymour Library paging system is limited to emergency use only. The Seymour Library meeting room telephones are limited to local outgoing calls.
No vehicles may be left on library property overnight. Vehicles may be removed at the owner’s expense.
Animals are not to be brought into the library except under the following circumstances:
- Animals trained to assist the disabled, such as guide dogs for the blind.
- Animals taking part in a library sponsored program or activity.
The following activities are prohibited or limited (as noted) to specific areas of the library buildings or property:
- Weapons
- Use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal substances: Smoking is prohibited in the interiors of all library buildings and vehicles and within fifty (50) feet of any Seymour Library entrance or within ten (10) feet of any branch entrance. Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted on library property.
- Unauthorized recreational activities such as but not limited to skateboarding, rollerblading, or racing
- Alcoholic drinks and/or glass containers
- Abusive, threatening, or obscene language
- Begging, soliciting, or sales
- Gambling
- Any form of sexual misconduct, including exposure, offensive touching or sexual harassment of other customers or staff
- Food and drink are limited to designated areas of the libraries away from computers and other equipment. Due to potential stains, no red or purple drinks are allowed in any library facilities.
- Public cell phone use is limited to the library lobby and entrances. As a courtesy to other people, phones and beepers should be turned down in volume or set to vibrate.
Theft, damage, or destruction of library property is a crime, and violators will be prosecuted.
Any person who poses a health or sanitary risk or whose bodily hygiene constitutes a nuisance to other persons or damages library property shall be required to leave the premises.
Approved 5/15/2001, Revised 2002, 2004, 5/24/2005