{"id":1180,"date":"2021-02-25T22:32:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T02:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/?page_id=1180"},"modified":"2021-02-27T11:49:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T15:49:30","slug":"library-patron-code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/library-patron-code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Patron Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an effort to meet the reading and information needs of the public and to ensure the safety of library patrons and staff, the Cross Mills Public Library has adopted the following list of behavior guidelines. To maintain an atmosphere conducive to library use, we ask that library patrons abide by these guidelines, and all state and local laws and mandates, while in the library and on library premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list of guidelines is by no means exhaustive or all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time. Patrons violating any one or more of these guidelines will be asked to cease and desist from engaging in such violations and may required to leave the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library Patron Code of Conduct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"show-bullet wp-block-list\"><li>Proper dress is required (shoes and shirts are required)<\/li><li>Use of personal electronic equipment may be limited to certain areas of the library and must not interfere with other library users or staff<\/li><li>Stealing, abusing, defacing or destroying any library property is prohibited<\/li><li>Carrying on sustained conversations above acceptable noise levels is prohibited<\/li><li>Using profane or obscene language and gestures is prohibited<\/li><li>Any form of harassment of library staff, vendors, or patrons is prohibited. Harassment includes, without limitation, physical harassment, verbal harassment, visual harassment, and innuendo<\/li><li>Disrupting or interfering with the use of the library by other patrons is prohibited; offensive personal hygiene that disturbs others is not permitted<\/li><li>Carrying, possessing or displaying weapons is prohibited with the exception of police officers carrying service weapons<\/li><li>Using tobacco or vapor products is prohibited<\/li><li>Using, selling or trading alcohol and illegal substances is prohibited<\/li><li>Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is prohibited<\/li><li>Running or using sporting equipment inside the library and on outside areas where said use may endanger the safety of other patrons is prohibited<\/li><li>Engaging in sexual acts is prohibited<\/li><li>Entering into non-public areas of the library or using library equipment or facilities without authorization is prohibited<\/li><li>Soliciting patrons and library personnel is prohibited<\/li><li>Parents or legal guardians are ultimately responsible for the behavior of their children in the library and on library premises<\/li><li>Animals are not permitted inside the library, except certified service animals assisting patrons<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Board approved: August 18, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"su-siblings\"><li class=\"page_item page-item-1165\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/mission-statement-and-service-policy\/\">Mission Statement and Service Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1174\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/statement-on-confidentiality-and-privacy\/\">Statement on Confidentiality and Privacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1184\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/circulation-policy\/\">Circulation Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/displays-and-exhibits-policy\/\">Displays and Exhibits Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1201\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/computer-internet-and-wireless-use-policy\/\">Computer, Internet, and Wireless Use Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1218\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/fundraising-and-donations-policy\/\">Fundraising and Donations Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1220\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/materials-selection-policy\/\">Materials Selection Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1224\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/social-media-policy\/\">Social Media Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1226\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/unattended-children-policy\/\">Unattended Children Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1228\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/use-of-the-library-by-outside-groups\/\">Use of the Library by Outside Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1231\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/anonymous-letters-addressed-to-the-board-of-trustees\/\">Anonymous Letters Addressed to the Board of Trustees<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-2040\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmills.org\/library\/cmpl-policy-manual\/photography-filming-and-video-policy\/\">Photography, Filming, and Video Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction In an effort to meet the reading and information needs of the public and to ensure the safety of library patrons and staff, the Cross Mills Public Library has adopted the following list of behavior guidelines. 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