J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

Patrons

Conduct Policy J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library’s

Library use is allowed in compliance with the following policy.

Patrons must be civil and not boisterous or loud.
Patrons may not engage in obscenity, profanity, harassment, or abusive language.
A patrons may not consume food or beverages, unless the patron is in the meeting room and obtains permission from library staff.
Patrons may not use tobacco, alcohol, or illegal substances.
Patrons may not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
Patrons may not engage in illegal activity.
Patrons may not commit vandalism, defacement, or property damage.
Patrons must wear school/office appropriate attire including shirt, shoes, pants, or similar.
Patrons must maintain a proper, non-offensive level of bodily hygiene.
Patrons must not bring animals into the library, other than service dogs.
Patrons may not engage in solicitation.
Patrons may not interfere with Library business.
Any materials removed from the Library must be checked out or otherwise taken through standard library procedures.
Each patron shall be responsible for any fines, fees, or other charges due in accordance with the Library’s standard schedules.
Failure to pay fines will result in the suspension of borrowing privileges until paid in full.

Library use is allowed in compliance with the following policy.

The Library assumes no responsibility for children left unaccompanied.
Patrons ages 0 - 12 must be accompanied at all times.
Patrons ages 13 - 17 may be unaccompanied.
Patrons under the age of 18 may be permitted to wait for their ride in the lobby after closing.

Technology use is allowed in compliance with the following policy.

Patrons ages 0 - 9 must be accompanied when using the internet.
Patrons ages 10 - 12 must be accompanied when using the internet unless parents opt to allow unaccompanied internet use.
Patrons ages 13 - 17 may use the internet unless parents opt to disallow it.
Patrons may not send, receive, view, or download illegal material via the internet.
Patrons may not access pornography via the internet.
The Library will use filters to block pornography, obscenity, and material deemed harmful to juveniles.
The Library may bypass filters upon individual patron request for bona fide research or other lawful purpose.

Cellphone use is allowed in compliance with the following policy.

When you enter the library, we ask that you turn the ringer on your cellphone to vibrate or off.
Be considerate of those around you, and keep your conversations short and your voice lowered when using your cell phone.
If you need to have an extended conversation, please exit the building or move to the foyer to do so.
Please refrain from using your cell phone at the service desks.

Adopted by J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library Board of Trustees, May 2019.