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MISSION
STATEMENT
GOALS
SELECTION POLICY
GIFT POLICY
WEEDING POLICY
CIRCULATION
POLICY
PATRON BEHAVIOR
CONFIDENTIALITY OF LIBRARY RECORDS
CHALLENGED
MATERIALS
COPY POLICY
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN POLICY
INTERNET POLICY
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS
BY-LAWS
UNATTENDED CHILDREN
(added August of 2006)
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library is to provide for the
educational, informational, recreational and cultural needs of the residents
of Grundy County by offering a professionally selected and well-organized
collection of print and non-print materials as well as other library
services.
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GOALS:
1. Foster an atmosphere of free inquiry
2. Promote an enlightened citizenship
3. Enrich personal lives
4. Seek to identify and promote community needs
5. Serve the community as a center of information without bias or
discrimination
6. Cooperate with other agencies and institutions in an effort to enhance
and expand public awareness and access to information
7. Develop public understanding and support of the library and its role in
Grundy County
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SELECTION POLICY:
The public library is the institution in our society that attempts to
provide a diversity of viewpoints on a wide range of topics of interest,
including political, social and religious ones—no matter how controversial
or objectionable those ideas may be to some people. Because of this, the
Grundy County Library chooses material representing different points of
view, limited only by our selection criteria, budget, and the space in our
facilities. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with
or approval of the content.
The selection and acquisition of print and non-print materials are based on
the following factors:
1. The community needs
2. Reviews from professional journals, popular magazines and newspapers
3. Scope and depth of present collection or the availability at other
libraries in the area
4. The quality, accuracy or authenticity of materials
5. The timeliness or permanence of the material
6. The scarcity of the subject material
7. The reputation or authority of author or publisher
8. The readability and popular appeal
9. The inclusion of the title in special bibliographies or indexes
10. The format and price of material as well as the space available to house
it
No single criterion is used to justify a purchase. All the criteria are
given consideration by the selectors in purchasing any type of material.
Adult materials are selected for the mature reader alone, being judged in no
way on their suitability for children or young people. Adult fiction is
selected for its appeal to members of the community and for its quality as
literature. The library attempts to provide a wide selection of standard
fiction titles as defined in recognized bibliographies as well as the best
current titles. Nonfiction items are selected in an attempt to educate and
inform readers. Items of lasting interest are preferred, but it is
recognized that stimulating titles of current interest are appropriate
purchases.
Young adult materials are selected to contribute to the development of well
rounded citizens alert to the problems of the community, the country, and
the world. To this end, readable adult titles are selected that are keyed to
the young adult’s needs and interests, as well as books that will tend to
open up new interests to the young person. Titles written specifically for
young adults are naturally included. Since teenage readers vary widely in
ability and background , the books selected for titles are purchased in the
hope that they will lead to continued reading in adult fields on as high a
level as possible for each individual.
Children’s materials are selected to include the best available titles of
fiction and non-fiction for ages birth through sixth grade. Works will be
chosen which enhance intellectual, cultural, social and ethical development
and growth of the individual child. Materials should reflect the pluralistic
character and culture of American society. Such a collection should provide
a background for the development of critical reading and thinking in
addition to recreational reading. We support the Library Bill of Rights and
the Freedom to Read Statement* in providing free and open access to our
materials for all age groups. Children are not restricted to particular
areas of the Library. Our staff does not monitor the materials that children
choose. The responsibility for the reading or viewing choices of children
rests entirely with parents or legal guardians.
In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the
community, the Grundy County Library offers access to the Internet. The
Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed
through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content.
Items regarded as special materials, which are not intended for the general
public, are not purchased. These items include textbooks, professional
support materials or technical manuals.
The Grundy County Library maintains a Genealogy Collection for the
preservation of materials on the history and genealogy of the county. The
Genealogy Collection is intended to preserve materials pertinent to the
history and genealogy of Missouri. Priority goes to materials that cover the
state; regional materials; materials from counties or areas within counties
contiguous to Grundy County; and histories of families within Grundy County
or other areas in Missouri. The secondary purpose of this collection is to
preserve materials pertinent to the history and genealogy of Missouri
counties other than Grundy County and contiguous counties; and states other
than Missouri.
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GIFT POLICY:
Gifts of books, magazines and other materials and /or monetary gifts are
gratefully and willingly accepted as long as no restriction is placed upon
their use. The policies that apply to selection of purchased materials also
apply to donated material. Once an item has been donated, the material then
becomes the property of the library to be added to the collection or
discarded. Each person donating material must sign a release agreeing to the
policy. Formal appraisals of gifts for income tax or other purposes will not
be made by the Library.
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WEEDING POLICY:
Weeding is a continuous and necessary part of an effective collection
development process. It is the process by which materials no longer useful
are removed from the collection. The most obvious candidates for weeding are
those materials which are irreparably damaged, outdated or mediocre. This
process keeps the collection fresh, alive and current as well as utilizing
the library space in the best and most economical way. The weeding process
will be under the direction of the director. Withdrawn items as well as
those items donated but not added to the collection may be used for the
annual book sale with proceeds to go to the book fund.
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CIRCULATION POLICY:
1. An application card must be filled out to obtain a library card
2. There is no charge for a library card if living in Grundy County or if a
person pays taxes within the county. There will be a $2 replacement fee for
a lost card or $2 fee for cards that can no longer be read by the scanner.
3. Persons who are not residents of Grundy County may purchase a library
card for $20 . If persons reside in a county with which we have a reciprocal
agreement, there is no fee. NCMC College students may apply for a library
card without fee upon showing their college ID card.
4. Persons applying for a library card must be at least six years old. If
under the age of 14, a parent or guardian must sign the card and assume
responsibility for checked out materials.
5. Patrons are responsible for all materials checked out on their library
cards.
6. Library material is checked out for a two week period and renewed one
time. No renewal will be allowed if the item is on a waiting list.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. Reference material is checked out for two days.
b. Most current issue of magazines is checked out for overnight.
c. Video cassettes are checked out for one week.
d. Audio-visual equipment can be checked for two days.
7. There are no overdue charges on material returned late. If a patron loses
library material(s), the library must be reimbursed at a replacement value
set by the library.
8. The library will attempt to notify a patron when an item is overdue,
however it is the patron’s responsibility to return items on time.
9. Overdue notices will be run weekly and patrons called once. After a two
week period if the material is not returned, a card will be sent to remind
the patron.
10. If the material is two months overdue, library privileges with be
suspended until the material is returned or replaced.
11. The library does have the right to limit the number of items checked out
to one patron.
12. The library assumes no responsibility for damage resulting from the use
of library materials or equipment.
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PATRON BEHAVIOR:
A patron may be requested to leave the library if the behavior is causing
disruption to library activities or other patrons.
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF LIBRARY RECORDS:
In accordance with the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 and the “Policy on the
confidentiality of Library Records” adopted by the council of the American
Library Association, the Grundy County Library recognizes that its
circulation records and other records identifying the names of library users
with specific materials, equipment or rooms are confidential in nature.
Therefore no such records shall be made available to any agency or
individual except as a response to an order or subpoena from a law
enforcement body.
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CHALLENGED MATERIALS:
It is recognized that there are times when an individual or organization may
be concerned about material that has been selected for the library. After an
interview and review of the selection policies with the individual or
organization making the complaint, a request to fill out a “Reconsideration
of Library Materials” form will be made. The form should be completely
filled out and returned to the library for consideration by the Library
Board.
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COPY POLICY
GCJNL will provide Inter-Library copies of non-loaned materials (printed) at
a fee to be determined yearly by the Board of Trustees. Requests for copies
can be made through any means and will be acted upon in a timely manner. An
invoice will be included with the copies. No fee for up to 30 pages of copy
will be charged to LVIS and MIGI members as per agreement. Others will be
charged per page.
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INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
POLICY
If the library does not own a particular material requested by a patron,
GCJNL will make every attempt to find it at another institution. There will
be a per book fee for return postage. This fee will be set by Board Policy
and reviewed yearly. Inter-Library loans can be requested in person or over
the phone, and will be handled as quickly as possible.
The loaning of materials owned by GCJNL to other institutions will be
handled as follows:
Genealogy, Reference, and Periodical materials will not be loaned. Any
decision to loan material will be made at the discretion of the library
staff. We will not loan books in current (last 3 months) and/or recurring
demand.
The loan period will be for one month with no renewal.
Materials may be requested by any method (FAX, mail, telephone, ALA, OCLC,
or e-mail).
No loan fee for LVIS and MIGI will be charged as per agreement.
A fee will be charged other institutions unless they waive charges for our
requests.
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INTERNET POLICY
ACCESS TO INTERNET RESOURCES
In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the
community, the Grundy County Library endeavors to develop collections,
resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational,
and educational needs of our community. It is within this context that the
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library offers access to the Internet to all
library users.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LIBRARY
The Internet offers open access to information, ideas and commentary from
around the world and a vast array of tools and resources for different age
levels and points of view. However, not all sources on the Internet provide
information that is accurate, complete, current or legal. The Grundy County
Jewett Norris Library does not endorse the viewpoints or vouch for the
accuracy of information obtained through the Internet and cannot be held
responsible for is content. Most definitely, some resources and destinations
contain material that some customers will find personally offensive or
inappropriate for children.
INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM/RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The same standards of intellectual freedom, privacy and confidentiality
endorsed by the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library for traditional
resources and services also apply to electronic media, including usage of
the Internet.
ACCESS
The library has a policy of open access to all parts of its collection,
including access to the Internet. Usage is not restricted by age; however,
it is library policy that a parent/guardian must provide written approval
for children under age seventeen (17) to access the Internet. Age ten (10)
and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Use is not prioritized
by information need, and it is not restricted by residency.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF USERS
Access, use, or dissemination of information via the Internet in the library
is the responsibility of the user. In the case of minors, it is a joint
responsibility of the user and the parent/guardian.
The library seeks to protect the First Amendment rights of its patrons and
their individual right to privacy. However, Internet users must be sensitive
to the fact that workstations are in public areas and, therefore, images on
the screen are subject to view by a wide audience.
The workstations owned and operated by the Grundy County Jewett Norris
Library will be used for educational, informational and recreational
purposes only. They may not be used for unauthorized, illegal or unethical
purposes. Patrons may not send, receive or display text or graphics that may
be construed as obscene under the current law (Missouri Revised Statues
573.010, Section 573.060).
Approved by the Board 11/01/01
RULES FOR INTERNET USAGE
In order to make Internet resources available to as many users as possible
and to ensure that this resource is used in a manner consistent with library
policy and community standards, the following rules apply:
1. You need a valid Grundy County library card and a signed Internet
Agreement on file. There is a guest library card for a one-time use only
situation. A terminal will be checked out for a one hour session which may
be extended if no other patron is waiting to use the terminal.
2. Children under age eighteen (18) must have a parent or guardian’s written
approval. Children ten (10) and younger must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
3. Reservations for the Internet access computers are on a first-come,
first-served basis. You may reserve more than one session per day, but they
may not be in consecutive periods. If you are late and another person has
the computer reserved you may not extend your session unless the reservation
is forfeited. Reservations are forfeited if the person is more than 10
minutes late.
4. Misuse of the computer will result in the loss of computer privileges,
potential loss of library privileges and possible prosecution. Such misuse
includes, but is not limited to, using the computer for illegal activities;
hacking into the library computer system or any other computer system;
damaging or attempting to damage computer equipment or software; interfering
with systems operations, integrity or security; gaining unauthorized access
to another person’s files; sending harassing message to other computer
users; altering or attempting to alter the library computers’ settings; and
violating copyright laws and software licensing agreements.
5. Under no circumstances may patrons use their personal software or
equipment on the library’s workstations or network.
6. Patrons may download information from the Internet to their own disk or
to their own e-mail accounts. Disks may be purchased at the circulation
desk.
7. There will be a per page fee for printing.
8. The library’s computers are set up for optimal usage by a single
individual. In some cases, such as parent/guardian with children, it may be
important for two or more people to work together at a computer. Otherwise,
because of limited space, a maximum of two people may sit/work together at
any one computer5.
9. All users are asked to respect the privacy of other sue5rs and not
attempt to censor or comment upon what others are viewing.
WARNING:
Although we use a virus blocker, this will not completely protect you from
the chance of getting a virus. Software downloaded form the Internet may
contain a virus and you need to have a virus checking software installed on
your home computer. The Grundy County Library is not responsible for damage
to a patron’s disk, computer or for any loss of data or damage.
Approved 2/29/03
AMERICAN
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS
The following statements issued by the American Library Association are
endorsed by the Grundy County Library and its Board of Trustees. It is
recognized that these statements are compatible with the goals and
objectives of the Grundy County Library and that they serve as an added
guidance in the use and development of the collection and other resources.
Freedom to Read
a. It is in the public interest for publishers and librarians to make
available the widest diversity of views and expressions, including those
which are unorthodox or unpopular with the majority.
b. Publishers, librarians and booksellers do not need to endorse every idea
or presentation contained in the books they make available. It would
conflict with the public interest for them to establish their won political,
moral or aesthetic views as a standard for determining what books should be
published or circulated.
c. It is contrary to the public interest for publishers or librarians to
determine the acceptability of a book on the basis of the personal history
or political affiliations of the author.
d. There is no place in our society for efforts to coerce the taste of
others, to confine adults to the reading matter deemed suitable for
adolescents, or to inhibit the efforts or writers to achieve artistic
expression.
e. It is not in the public interest to force a reader to accept with any
book the prejudgment of a label characterizing the book or author as
subversive or dangerous.
f. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians, as guardians of
the people’s freedom to read, to contest encroachment upon that freedom by
individuals or groups seeking to impose their own standards or tastes upon
the community at large.
g. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians to give full
meaning to the freedom to read by providing books that enrich the quality
and diversity of thought and expression. By the exercise of this affirmative
responsibility book men can demonstrate that the answer to a bad book is a
good one, the answer to bad idea is a good one.
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Library Bill of Rights
a. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest,
information and enlightenment of all people of the community the library
serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background,
or views of those contributing to their creation.
b. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points
of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed
or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
c. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their
responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
d. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with
resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
e. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged
because of origin, age, background or views.
f. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting room available to the
public they serve, should make such facilities available on an equitable
basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups
requesting their use.
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By-Laws of
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Board of Trustees
ARTICLE I. NAME
The organization shall be known as the Board of Trustees of the Grundy
County-Jewett Norris Library.
The Board of Trustees exists by the virtue of the provisions of Chapter 182
of the Laws of the State of Missouri, and is authorized to exercise the
powers and assume the responsibilities delegated to it under the said
statute.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSES AND POWERS
The Library Board of Trustees is the legislative, or policy determining body
for the library. Its primary concern is to guarantee that all residents of
the library district have access to public library services.
ARTICLE III. BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Number and qualification: The Board of Trustees shall consist of
five members who are residents of Grundy County.
Section 2. Appointment and term of office: It shall be the duty of the Board
to suggest to the appointive body a list of eligible individuals from that
district to fill the vacancies of the board. Board members are appointed to
terms of four years and may serve two consecutive four-year terms.
Section 3. Vote: Each member of the Board of Trustees shall be entitled to
one vote and any acts of a majority of the directors present and voting at a
meeting shall constitute the action of the Board.
Section 4. Vacancies: Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as
original appointments.
The Board of Trustees shall have the power to:
a. Determine and adopt written policies necessary for the governance and
operation of the library
b. Control, manage and care for all real and personal property of the
library
c. Determine the amount and sources of funds necessary to operate the
library and its programs
d. Disburse funds in accordance with the approved budget and any other legal
authorization
e. Employ a competent and qualified library director
f. Contract with other public or governmental libraries or other public
bodies when it is determined that library service can best be provided by
contracting with another entity
Section 6. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest exists with respect
to a given matter if a member of the Board of Trustees or any committee has
a financial or fiduciary interest in an organization or person that would be
affected by the action of the Board of Trustees. No member shall act upon or
decide any matter with respect to which he or she has a conflict of
interest. Anyone who believes that he or she has a conflict of interest on
any matter should announce to the Board of Trustees the existence of the
conflict of interest prior to entering into any discussion of the matter and
should abstain from voting on the matter.
ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS
The meetings of the board of Trustees are governed by the laws pertaining to
open meetings as provided under Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the
State of Missouri.
Section 1. Types of Meetings. There shall be two types of meetings of the
Board of Trustees: regular and special. The Board of Trustees shall schedule
a regular meeting each month at the Library at a time convenient for the
public, Board members and library staff. A special meeting may be called by
the President.
Section 2. Quorum. At all meetings of the Board of Trustees, the presence in
person of a simple majority of the total appointed Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. If a meeting cannot be organized
because a quorum has not been formed, those present may adjourn the meeting
to such other time and place as they may determine.
Section 3. Parliamentary Rules. Except as otherwise provided by statute or
the bylaws, all proceedings of the Board of Trustees shall be governed by
the latest edition of Roberts Rules of Order.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Board shall be a President, Vice- President,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2. Manner of Election and Term of Office. Officers shall be elected
annually by the members at the January meeting and hold office for a period
of one year.
Section 3. Vacancies shall be filled at any regular or special meeting.
Section 4. President. The President shall preside at all meetings, authorize
calls for any special meetings, appoint committees, execute all documents
authorized by the board, and generally perform all duties associated with
that office.
Section 5. Vice-President. The Vice-President shall assist the president and
shall in absence of the president, perform the duties and exercise the
powers of the president.
Section 6. Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible to keep or cause to
be kept a full and complete record of the proceedings of meeting of the
Board of Trustees.
Section 7. Treasurer. The treasurer shall have general supervision over the
care and custody of all monies of the Library, received and disbursed . The
treasurer may delegate the record keeping to appropriate staff members of
the Library.
Section 8. Resignation and Removal. Any officer may resign at any time by
giving notice in writing to the Board of Trustees. Such resignation shall
take effect at the time specified therein and, unless other wise specified
therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make
it effective.
ARTICLE VI. COMMITTEES
The President shall appoint such standing or temporary committees as he or
she may deem advisable.
ARTICLE VII. FINANCES
The fiscal year of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library shall begin on
January 1 and extend through December 31 of the same year.
All officers may be authorized to sign checks in payment of debts of the
Library. Two signatures are required for all disbursements of general funds
and one signature may be required for other funds.
The board is authorized to receive gifts, bequests and donations of money,
both for current and capital expenditures of the Library.
ARTICLE VIII. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
The Board shall employ a competent and qualified Director in accordance with
the Missouri State Public Library Standards. The Director shall be
considered the executive officer of the Board and shall have sole charge of
the administration for the Library under the direction and review of the
Board. The Director shall be held responsible for the care of the building
and equipment, for the employment and direction of the staff, for the
efficiency of the Library’s service to the public, and for the operation of
the Library under the financial conditions set forth in the annual budget.
The Director shall attend all board meetings, but may be excused during
discussions of his/her employment.
Article IX. AMENDMENTS
The bylaws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Board by
the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board. The proposed
amendment should be read at one meeting and voted on the following meeting.
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UNATTENDED CHILDREN
The library
is a public building available for use by everyone. Because it is a place
where children gather, it may attract people whose interest in children is
not entirely wholesome. The safety and security of children left on their
own without supervision in a library building is of serious concern to the
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Board of Trustees, administration and
staff. For the protection and well-being of children who visit the library,
the following policy has been established:
The
responsibility to supervise a child using the library rests at all times
with that child’s parent or legal guardian, or a caregiver designated by the
parent or legal guardian. Library staff has other necessary duties that
prevent them from providing that level of individual supervision for
children using the library. Library staff also lacks legal standing to
provide such supervision since they may not act in loco parentis or
‘for the parent’.
Because the
supervision library staff can provide is limited, we strongly recommend that
children of all ages should be accompanied to the library by their parent or
legal guardian or a caregiver designated by the parent or legal guardian.
When
children attend activity programs sponsored by the library they are
supervised by library staff only during the scheduled time of the program
and only in the room or area where the program is presented.
For their
own safety and security, children 6 years old and younger must be
continually attended by a parent or legal guardian, or a caregiver (over
the age of 16) designated by the parent or legal guardian, at all times
while in the library. A parent or legal guardian or a caregiver (over the
age of 16) must accompany children between the ages of 7 and 10 but does not
need to continually attend them so long as the parent or legal guardian or
designated caregiver is present and available in the building.
Children
age 11 and older who are left on their own at the library should have with
them a phone number where a parent or legal guardian or designated caregiver
may be reached as needed. Parents and legal guardians or designated
caregivers must understand that they are still responsible for the behavior
of their children while the children are using the library. Children who
misbehave, refuse to follow directions of library staff, disrupt the orderly
conduct of the library, interfere with staff carrying out their duties, or
prevent other patrons from using the library, may not remain in the
library. Library staff will notify their parent or legal guardian or
designated caregiver to remove the child(ren) from library premises.
If the child
refuses to give library staff a phone number where the parent or legal
guardian or designated caregiver can be reached, or if the parent or legal
guardian or designated caregiver cannot be reached, or when reached, is
unable or unwilling to remove the child(ren) from the library in a timely
manner, library staff may require the child(ren) to remain seated under the
direct supervision of a library staff member until the parent or legal
guardian or designated caregiver arrives. The library staff may at that time
give the parent or legal guardian or designated caregiver written notice
that the child(ren) has been suspended from using the library for a period
of time appropriate to the disruption caused.
If the
parent or legal guardian or designated caregiver is unable or unwilling to
remove the child(ren) from the library in a timely manner, and the child(ren)
continue to disrupt the orderly conduct of the library, the library staff
may invoke the provisions of this policy that apply to minors abandoned at
the library (see below).
ABANDONED
MINORS
For purposes
of this policy, minors shall be defined as library patrons under the age of
sixteen.
The Grundy
County Jewett Norris Library Board of Trustees states that the fundamental
responsibility for a minor’s physical well being remains with the parent or
legal guardian of that minor. This policy is enacted in order to avoid
incidents involving minors left at library facilities after the announced
closing time.
Parents and
legal guardians, and caregivers designated by parents and legal guardians
should be familiar with the library’s hours of operation and should not
leave minors on their own and unsupervised before the library opens or after
it closes. Also, parents, legal guardians and caregivers should be aware
that the library may be closed or close early due to scheduled holidays, or
unscheduled occurrences such as severe weather or other emergencies. Prior
arrangements and contingency plans for IMMEDIATE pick-up in such instances
should be discussed with the minor in advance.
The library
can assume no responsibility for minors on library property, who are not
physically within the library building at closing time, nor can the District
assume responsibility for minors on library property outside the library
building before the library’s opening time.
If minors
are in a building at the time of closing and have no means of
transportation, the library staff will obtain their names and addresses,
their phone numbers, and the names of their parents or legal guardians or
caregivers designated by the parents or legal guardians. Library staff will
telephone the parents or guardians or caregivers and request the immediate
pick-up the minor(s). Library staff will follow up with letters to the
parents or guardians explaining closing hours, library responsibility for
the minor(s) safety, and other specifics delineated in this policy. Two
staff members should stay with the minor until the situation is resolved.
If
the minors are not picked up within twenty (20) minutes after the parent,
guardian or designated caregiver has been contacted, the library staff will
contact the municipal police department where the library is located and
report abandoned minor(s), and request that the police take custody of the
minor(s) Library staff will leave a note prominently displayed on an
exterior door to inform the parent or guardian or designated caregiver that
the minor(s) have been turned over to the custody of the police or sheriff’s
department, and should contact that agency.
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