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Conduct of Patrons I F 1
CONDUCT IN THE LIBRARY
POLICY:
The Park Ridge Public Library is a public institution that strives to advance human knowledge and understanding by providing access to information, literature, technology, and the arts relevant to the community it serves. To that end, Library employees and patrons who visit the Library facilities deserve a safe, clean, healthy, courteous and productive environment for study, research, information and entertainment.
In order to achieve these goals, the Board of Trustees of the Park Ridge Public Library has created a policy on Conduct in the Library.
RULES:
The following list of behaviors and conduct are in conflict with the Library's goals and are among the behaviors not permitted on Library premises: >
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Interfering with the use of the Library or its resources by Library patrons or interfering with Library employees' performance of their duties.
- >Harassing or annoying patrons through activities that can reasonably be expected to disturb others.
- Using obscene language or lewd, suggestive or sexually harassing words, visual displays or actions.
- Using physical action or the threat of physical action that could cause injury to a patron or Library staff member or damage to Library property.
- Engaging in any illegal activity.
- Theft, vandalism, defacing or mutilation of Library property.
- Smoking or using tobacco products in the Library building or within fifteen (15) feet of the entrances to the Library building in accordance with the State of Illinois Smoke Free Illinois Act.
- Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Consuming food or uncovered beverages in the Library building, unless specifically authorized at a library function.
- Using the public restrooms for the purpose of shaving, bathing, or washing and drying clothes.
- Failing to wear proper attire (e.g., bare feet, bare chest, transparent or see-through clothing, bathing suits, etc.).
- Having personal hygiene so offensive as to constitute a nuisance to other patrons or staff or to interfere with others
use of the building
- Conducting any activity that obstructs or interferes with patrons entering or exiting the Library building or grounds.
- Soliciting in the Library building or within 50 feet of the Library entrance.
- Bringing animals into the Library building except for registered handicap support or guide animals or for an authorized Library function.
- Skateboarding, roller skating, inline skating, or bicycle riding on Library property
A violation of these rules may result in any of the following sanctions:
- A warning.
- A request to leave the Library building.
- A call to the police or other legal actions as seems most appropriate to the Library Director (or designee).
- A suspension of Library privileges for up to thirty (30) days with the approval of the Library Director (or designee).
A Library patron must be advised of the reasons for any proposed sanction and given the
opportunity to state his or her views as to the facts giving rise to the proposed sanction.
A suspension of Library privileges for longer than 30 days with the approval of the Board of
Trustees.
A person whose Library privileges have been denied or limited may appeal the decision to the
Board of Trustees requesting a hearing within thirty days (30 days) after the imposition of
the sanction. Any such request must be submitted in writing. Failure to request a hearing within
that period shall result in the sanction becoming final and binding. The hearing will be held at
the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
The Library Director (or designee), at their discretion, will determine if the behavior is
inappropriate
Revised April 15, 2008
Revised May 15, 2007
Revised May 16, 2006
Revised May 17, 2005
Revised October 21, 2003
Revised May 21, 2002
Revised September 18, 2001
Revised July 15, 1997
Revised February 18, 1997
Revised July 16, 1985
Approved January 8, 1980
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