Burlington Public Library Policies

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Burlington Public Library
Behavior Policy

The Board of Trustees of the Burlington Public Library recognizes that the library is designed for the use of all members of the public. Library customers have the responsibility to use the library in a manner that

respects the rights of other individuals to use library materials, resources, and services;
allows library staff to conduct library business; and
maintains a secure and comfortable environment for all those using the library.

Security cameras are in use in public areas of the library to protect the safety and security of the people, the building, and its contents.

Staff members have the authority to enforce the Behavior Policy and determine when behavior is inappropriate. Inappropriate behavior is any behavior that is disruptive to library use. Examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to, the following.

Loud talking, yelling, or other noise that disturbs others
Abusive or profane language
Running or climbing on library property
Theft, vandalism, destruction of Library property or other illegal activity
Behavior that endangers or could endanger the health or safety of others
Bringing animals in the library that are not trained to assist individuals with disabilities or for library sponsored events
Campaigning, petitioning, interviewing, soliciting, and selling, unless authorized by the Director
Smoking on library grounds (pursuant to the Smoke Free Air Act)

In the case of minor disruption, the people involved will receive one warning. A person who refuses to behave more appropriately after one warning will be required to leave the Library for the day.

In the case of extreme misconduct, the people involved may be ordered to leave the Library immediately and the police may be called. In the case of minors, the parents may also be called.

Individuals causing repeated disruption that interferes with others’ use of the Library, threatens Library property, or violates the law may be temporarily or permanently banned from Library property by the Library Director.

This policy is designed to make the library a safe place to visit and to keep the library building and collection in good condition for all to use.

Adopted: December 16, 2009
November 28, 2007

Burlington Public Library Behavior Policy

Burlington Public Library
Behavior Policy