Conduct in the Library Policy

The Orcas Island Library District makes its resources and services available to all library users. The staff will offer fair and courteous treatment, as well as assistance with use of the library, including physical accommodation. Service is our first priority. Please let us know how we can improve our services, collections, and facilities.

Acceptable conduct includes:

• Consideration and respect for staff and other library users, and
• Responsibility for the selections, behavior, and safety of one's own minor children and for other dependents in one's charge.

Unacceptable conduct includes behavior that:

• Does not fit into the above category, and interferes with other people's ability to reasonably work in or make use of the Library building or grounds,
• Constitutes a crime, or
• Could result in injury to a person or damage to property.

Specific examples include, but are not limited to, soliciting, offensive personal hygiene, carrying unsecured food and drink, and bringing pets inside the building.

Consequences for violating the Policy on Conduct:

• People who demonstrate unacceptable conduct will be asked to modify their behavior, or to leave the building or grounds for a period of time as specified by staff.
• The Director is responsible for establishing procedures as appropriate for implementing this Policy.

Adopted 6/2005

Reviewed 4/2006