Aberdeen District Library

Revised 7-18-2005

Aberdeen District Library

General Policies, Facilities, Procedures and Services

Use of the Library

·   Use of the library is available to all patrons living within the library district boundaries, approved non-residents, and patrons of partner libraries.

·   Use of the library or its services may be denied for due cause. Such cause may be failure to return books or to pay penalties, destruction of library property, disturbance of patrons or other objectionable conduct on library premises.

·   NO smoking in the library is permitted.

·   No eating or drinking in the public area of the library is permitted.

·   No pets are allowed in the library.

Privacy of Circulation Records

    The board of library trustees of the Aberdeen District believes that efforts to gain access to library circulation records constitutes an invasion of the right of privacy of the library patrons, and that if permitted would do damage to the education and social value of the libraries of this country.

    These records are considered to be confidential in nature, and shall not be made available to any individual, or to any agency of state, federal or local government except pursuant to such process, order or subpoena as may be authorized under the authority of, and pursuant to federal, state, or local law relating to civil, criminal or administrative discovery procedures of legislative investigatory power. Code # IC9-340 

Patriot Act Policy

    Staff receiving requests or subpoenas for information:

    Contact:      

1^st – Director

    2^nd – Chairman of Board

    3^rd – Business Manager: If pertaining to financial records

    Have legal counsel review requests or subpoenas. Specifically if it involves financial matters.

    One board member should be present to witness any proceedings (searches) from requests.

    USA Patriot Act supersedes State confidentiality laws. This means the less personally identifiable information we have the less we would have to turn over.

Revised 7-18-2005

Facilities

Audio-Visual Equipment

    TV-VCR are available for use in the library. Arrangements should be made in advance.

Bicycle Rack

    Located in front of the building: encourage bicyclers to use it. 

Restroom

    Try to limit only one child at a time in the restroom to prevent vandalism. 

Copy Service

    There are two copy machines located in the library. Staff will do copy work for patrons relating to library business only. Staff needs to be aware of copyright laws governing the copying of copyrighted materials. Copies for personal use are not available to patrons.

Telephones

    When answering the telephone, staff should say, “Aberdeen District Library, this is ______________, “ or something to this affect. Library phones are business phones and are not to be used by patrons without permission. When taking messages, write the information down including date and time of call. Initial the message to show who received the call.   

Computers

    There are six internet accessible and three game only computers available for patron use. A computer can be reserved in advance. 

Internet

    Parental permission form is required for patrons under 18. No more than one person per computer at a time, except when parent comes with child.

    Patrons are expected to follow the guidelines as stated in the Aberdeen District Library Acceptable Use Procedures, Aberdeen District Library Internet/Computer Code of Conduct, and the Aberdeen District Library Internet User Agreement and Access Release Form.