Display, Exhibit, & Bulletin Board Policy

For the purposes of this policy statement, the words display, exhibit, and bulletin board item will in most cases be interchangeable.

The Orcas Island Library District intends displays, exhibits, and bulletin board items to support its service goals and to reflect service priorities in choice of content and in allocation of space and time within the building. In general, displays serve an informational role, and in most cases will not include promotional or marketing materials by for-profit contributors.

The Library will adjust scheduling and space as necessary to balance community access, and as appropriate, will endeavor to make each display a balanced portrayal of issues. Included materials should be relevant to the purpose of the display.

Sometimes the Library will solicit material for displays. In the event a community member or organization independently offers a display or exhibit, the Library Director and staff may or may not schedule space depending on overall service priorities.

Bulletin board space in general is available only to nonprofit organizations and to individuals promoting not-for-profit educational events that are in alignment with Library service goals.

The Library reserves the right to cancel a reservation for display space if the space is required for use by the Library or Library-related organizations. The Library does not assume responsibility or liability for damage to or theft of materials exhibited in or on Library property.

Provision of space in no way constitutes Library endorsement of the viewpoints expressed by displays or of the individuals or groups responsible for them. Each item or group of items will include a clearly visible statement of responsibility. Publicity must not suggest Library sponsorship or affiliation if none explicitly exists.

All materials exhibited in the Library are subject to the approval of the Library Director.

Adopted 1/1993

Revised 5/2006, 5/2007

Reviewed 3/1994, 2/2000