Guidelines for Library Use
Welcome to your public library! Our mission is, simply stated, “Sharing Resources, Promoting Literacy.” This means that the San Rafael Public Library seeks to provide its users with a safe and pleasant library experience in an atmosphere conducive to study, reading and appropriate use of materials and services. So that all persons may enjoy the benefits of the Library, individuals visiting or using the Library’s facilities or services (“users”) must comply with the following Guidelines for Library Use:
To enjoy library materials and services fully, the following are encouraged:
Asking library staff for help
Reading
Studying
Using the library’s electronic resources
Participating in library programs
Speaking in a quiet voice
To avoid disturbing library users, the following are prohibited:
Use of loud, abusive, threatening or insulting language
Disruptive or unsafe behavior including any conduct that interferes with the use of the library by others or with the functioning of library staff or volunteers
Use of cell phones except by staff in performing assigned duties
Eating except as approved for specific events
Drinking from a container that does not have a secure lid
Running or roughhousing
Animals, with the exception of service animals assisting persons with disabilities or animals used in library programs
Soliciting money, donations or signatures without prior approval of the Library Director
All behavior or actions prohibited by law
The children’s area, including the downstairs restrooms, is restricted to children and accompanying adults. Adults not accompanied by children are permitted in the children’s area only when actively using children’s resources with help of library staff.
The library is not responsible for children who are left unattended in or on the grounds of the library. All children must be picked up by their parents, legal guardians, or designees prior to the library closing time.
Persons who violate these Guidelines may receive a warning from the library staff and/or an opportunity to cease the violation or leave the library. Illegal activity, as well as any willful or repeated violations of these Guidelines or other posted library regulations (e.g. computer use rules), may result in removal from the facility and/or suspension of library privileges. In addition, where authorized by Federal, State or local law, violations of these Guidelines may also result in arrest.
Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees January 11, 2005.