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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
April 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: C2
2023-2412
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Library System
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Anne L. Rice
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of revisions to the Monroe County Public Library policy
manual.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Monroe County Public Library regularly updates its Policy Manual to adopt professional best
practices, evolve with changing technologies, and meet the needs of the community. As this is an
extensive revision, a summary of substantive changes has been included for the convenience of
reviewers along with the requisite, red-lined comparison document.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Various parts of the Library Policy have been reviewed, revised, and approved since the 1990 BOCC
resolution instituting the official operating policies of the Monroe County Public Library. Most recent
BOCC review and approval on 04/20/2022 and 05/20/2020.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
MCPL_policyrev_032425.pdf
MCPL Policy Revision Report.pdf
Full Library policy revision report_image.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
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Table of Contents
Monroe County Public Library Policy Manual..................................................................................................1
SECTION 1--MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE POLICY...........................................................................2
PUBLIC ACCESS TO POLICY .......................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2-GUIDELINES FOR PATRONS........................................................................................................3
LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION.................................................................................................... 3
POWER FAILURES AND WATER DISRUPTIONS................................................................................ 3
TEST PROCTORING&NOTARY SERVICES....................................................................................... 3
RULES GOVERNING LIBRARY USE.................................................................................................. 3
UNATTENDED CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS .................................................................... 5
FILMING AND AUDIORECORDING.................................................................................................. 5
OBTAINING A LIBRARY CARD......................................................................................................... 6
BORROWING MATERIALS .............................................................................................................. 8
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS BORROWING POLICY............................................................................ 9
FINESANDFEES...........................................................................................................................10
SECTION 3-USE OF LIBRARY FACILITIES......................................................................................................11
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS .............................................................................................................11
DISPLAY FACILITIES......................................................................................................................12
SECTION 4-NETWORKAND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT USE........................................................................15
SECTION 5-LIBRARY MATERIALS...................................................................................................................16
MATERIALS SELECTION ................................................................................................................16
GIFTMATERIALS...........................................................................................................................18
WITHDRAWN MATERIALS..............................................................................................................18
FREE PUBLICATIONS....................................................................................................................19
SECTION 6—FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY CENTER ARCHIVES..........................................................................20
SECTION 7-PROGRAMMING..........................................................................................................................21
SECTION 8-GIFTS AND DONATIONS POLICY...............................................................................................22
SECTION 9-VOLUNTEERS AND FRIENDS GROUPS.....................................................................................23
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The Monroe County Public Library system strives to offer excellent library service to all.While
quality of library collections and facilities is important, a consistently high degree of service to the
public is the core of the Library's mission.
Library users are entitled to courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful service from well-trained
staff. This Public Library Service Policy affirms our guarantee to library users. All other library
policies should be interpreted considering the following principles.
1. Library users are provided the same quality of service without discrimination, regardless of any
criteria. Users' needs and requests are considered with equal importance and respect.
2. Library users are the most important aspect of our work. This means serving a library user takes
precedence over any managerial or clerical function.
3. Judgment calls are always made in the library user's favor. Library staff will never be disciplined
for errors made in good faith pursuant to this policy.
4. Library users requesting assistance via telephone, email, and chat receive the same level of
service as walk-in users.
5. When a staff member is unable to fulfill a library user's request, every attempt is made to offer an
alternative.
6. Library policies exist to ensure equitable service and access to library resources. Therefore, all
staff members are familiar with library policies and can articulate the rationale behind them.
7. Library branches offer feedback forms at every service desk to address user concerns.Whether a
facilities issue (e.g., parking, temperature) or of an operational nature, such as programs, hours
open, or materials selection, library staff will respond in a respectful and prompt manner.
8. Library staff adhere to the strong ethical standards of the profession. These standards include
patron confidentiality, the freedom to read, and intellectual property rights.
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A complete and up-to-date copy of these policies, along with the Monroe County Personnel
Policies and Procedures Manual and the Monroe County Safety Policies and Procedures Manual,
will be kept available for convenient public access at each branch of the Monroe County Public
Library and via the library website. The Monroe County Public Library System is a Department of
the Monroe County Government, under the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners
and the County Administrator.
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I......III IRA1 Y IHOURS OF OPERATION
The Monroe County Public Library maintains regular hours of operation as posted on the library
website and physical doors. In accordance with national and state requirements, the libraries are
open a minimum of 40 hours per week. Operating hours may change in response to customer
needs, emergency actions, and other extenuating circumstances.
Libraries are closed on Sundays and BOCC approved holidays in accordance with Monroe County
Personnel Policy. In addition to designated holidays the BOCC may grant other special holidays
during the year to County employees.
POWER FAII LYRES AND WATER DISRUPTIONS
All library occupants, except for staff, will vacate library premises in the event of a power failure or
water disruption. Users may return when utilities are restored.
PEST PROCTORING & N TARP SERVICES
Test proctoring and notary services are not provided by library staff while on duty.
LJ I IES GOVERMNGII......II I I ARY USE
The Library has the responsibility to maintain each of its facilities in a clean, pleasant, and safe
manner. Every individual has the right to use the Library undisturbed and every library employee
has the right to work without undue interference. To guarantee these rights, rules of conduct have
been outlined in Monroe County Code which apply to behavior on the premises of all Library
property. These rules will be posted in English and in Spanish in all County Libraries.
This code states:
Each branch of the county public library is designated a limited public forum that must be
managed to foster an atmosphere conducive to every library patron's constitutionally protected
interest in receiving and reading written communications.
To best protect the constitutional rights of library users, the following rules of conduct for library
patrons are adopted for all county public libraries:
(1) Library patrons must be engaged in activities associated with the use of a public library while in
the building. Library patrons not engaged in reading, studying, using library materials/equipment,
accessing WIFI, or attending scheduled on-site programs, must leave the building.
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(2) Library patrons shall not be intoxicated while in the building.
(3) While in the Library, patrons shall not solicit money, panhandle, fundraise or request donations
from other persons.
(4) The library restrooms are for the temporary convenience of library patrons. Library patrons shall
not use the restrooms for shaving, washing clothes or bathing.
(5) Adults are permitted in children's areas of library branches only when accompanied by a child or
when the unaccompanied adult needs to retrieve materials from the youth services area
collections, is touring the facility, or is consulting with a youth services staff member. When not
accompanied by a child, adults will review youth materials in adult areas of the libraries.
(6) Library patrons must not harass or annoy others through noisy or boisterous activities, by staring
at another person with the intent to annoy that person, by following another person about the
building with the intent to annoy that person, by playing audio equipment so that others can hear
it, by singing or talking to others or talking in monologues, or by behaving in a manner that
reasonably can be expected to disturb other library patrons.
(7) Library patrons must not interfere with the use of the library by other patrons or interfere with
library staff in the performance of their duties.
(8) Library patrons may not enter the building without a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies or
without footwear. Library patrons whose bodily hygiene is offensive to constitute a nuisance to
other persons must leave the building.
A library patron who violates the library rules of conduct will be cautioned of the violation and
asked to correct their behavior. If the behavior continues, the violator will be asked to leave the
building by the library supervisor on duty.A violator who refuses to leave the building after being
so requested commits the offense of trespass in a structure (Florida Statutes § 810.08), and the
library supervisor will then contact local law enforcement for assistance.
In addition to the rules of conduct listed above, patrons are reminded of the following:
• Smoking, including vapes, is not permitted in the Library. Eating is not permitted,
except in designated areas or for Library programs. Drinks must have a lid or cap.
• Alcohol is not permitted on the premises.
• Sleeping and loitering are not permitted on the premises.
• Children under ten and vulnerable adults are not to be left unattended.
• Feet are to be kept off tables and chairs.
• Bed rolls and large parcels exceeding the size of typical airline carry-on luggage are
not permitted in the library. Personal belongings may not be left unattended.
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STATEMENT: To maintain normal library operations and ensure safety of children and vulnerable
adults,the Monroe County Public Library system has established the following rules.
CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 10 YEARS: Children younger than ten (10)years shall always be
attended and adequately supervised by a responsible caregiver. If a child is left unattended, the
staff on duty shall attempt to locate the parent or caregiver.
CHILDREN TEN AND OLDER: Children aged ten (10) and older may use the library unattended
provided their behavior meets the Library's rules of conduct and supervision or caregiver support
is not needed. If children aged 10 or older fail or refuse to follow these rules, the Library may
require a responsible adult accompany and supervise them during future visits.
VULNERABLE ADULTS: Vulnerable adults who require physical or behavioral support or are
unable to understand and follow the Library's rules of conduct shall always be attended and
adequately supervised by a responsible caregiver.
RESPONSIBILITY: The Monroe County Public Library system assumes no custodial responsibility
for children and vulnerable adults left unattended on library premises. Library staff will attempt to
contact a parent or caregiver when:
• the health or safety of an unattended child or vulnerable adult is of concern;
• the behavior of an unattended child or vulnerable adult is a disturbance to staff or other
Library patrons;
• the Library is closing and the unattended child or vulnerable adult requires assistance with
transportation.
If a parent or caregiver cannot be reached, Library staff will contact law enforcement officials to
assume control of the situation involving the unattended child or vulnerable adult.
F I I I�IING AND AUDIORECORDING
As a limited public forum, filming, photography, and audio-recording are allowed within the
libraries when they do not interfere with our services to the public and adhere to the County Code
of Conduct.
Library staff may end a recording session that seems to compromise public safety or security,
including hampering ADA access and blocking fire exits with equipment or personnel. Library staff
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may film or photograph events for promotional, grant compliance, and financial/auditing
purposes and will endeavor to conceal participants' identities or obtain permissions.
Videos and photos recorded by the library's security system are intended to further the physical
security of the facility and to mitigate weaknesses. Videos from the security system are exempt
from disclosure under Florida Statutes 281.301, allowing release by the County in the following
circumstances:
1. By request of the property owner
2. In furtherance of the County's official duties
3. To another local, state or federal agency in furtherance of their official duties
4. Upon a showing of good cause before a court.
We do not provide video requests directly to citizens. All other video requests must be approved
by legal counsel.
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FULL ACCESS CARDS. Library cards are free of charge to residents of the Monroe County and to
persons who pay property taxes or license a business in Monroe County but reside elsewhere.
Military personnel and family on active duty or retired in Monroe County are also eligible for a free
resident card. Full access cards are renewable every 2 years.
To receive a free library card, applicants typically provide a valid Florida Driver's License or Florida
ID card displaying their current Monroe County address. If these forms of identification are not
available, or if the address is not current or local, an applicant may provide a valid, government-
issued photo ID card with one of the following:
• Monroe County Property Tax Receipt or Business License
• Pay stub, IRS return or printed bank checks showing applicant's name and local
address
• A current residential lease of at least 6 months
• Monroe County College, School, or Employer ID
• Current Monroe County Utility Bills
• Monroe County Voter's Registration Card
• Current Monroe County Vehicle or Vessel Registration
Library card holders agree to be responsible for materials borrowed and for all fees incurred for
lost or damaged materials. Library registration and circulation records identifying individual
readers are considered confidential, as described in Florida Statute 257.
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CHILDREN'S CARDS: Children who reside in Monroe County may be issued a library card upon
request of parent/caregiver. If the child is twelve (12) orunder years of age, a library card
application form must be signed by a parent/caregiver, who will be held responsible for library
materials borrowed, as well as for fees accrued on that card. The adult also accepts all
responsibility for the selection of materials made by the child. Unaccompanied juveniles thirteen
(13) or older may present a school ID or signed application form for issuance of a library card.
The Monroe County Public Library System does not act in loco parentis, i.e., in the place of a
parent. Any restrictions placed on a child's use of the Library are the responsibility of the child's
parent/caregiver, and the Library is not responsible for enforcing such restrictions. All circulating
materials, regardless of format, may be checked out to children upon compliance with required
registration procedures.
FULL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP CARD: Individuals who are not Monroe County residents may pay a
$30.00 annual non-refundable fee for a library card which entitles them to borrowing privileges
equal to a full access card at all Monroe County Library branches.
LIMITED ACCESS CARD:A temporary 90-day limited access Library card is available to Monroe
residents and long-term visitors who have picture ID but cannot provide local address verification.
Patrons with this type of card may check out physical items to a maximum of three on their
account.
LIMITED ACESS DIGITAL CARD:A temporary Library card is available to Monroe residents to begin
the resident library card application online. Patrons with this type of card may access online
library services for 90 days until a full access card is obtained.
INSTITUTIONAL CARDS: Institutions located in Monroe County which offer services to persons
who cannot take advantage of library service through the regular channels are eligible to register
as Institutional Patrons. To do so, proof of the legal name and address of the institution is
required. The institution will be responsible for all activities associated with card use (damages,
losses, etc.)
LOST LIBRARY CARDS: Lost or stolen library cards should be reported immediately. Timely
reporting of the loss prevents the library patron from being held responsible for materials checked
out on the lost or stolen card. Some proof of identity must be presented when applying for a
library card replacement. If there are any charges against the patron's record, they must be
cleared before a replacement card can be issued.
LOSS OF PRIVILEGES: All rightful fees must be paid to maintain borrowing privileges. Failure to
pay for lost/damaged materials, or a failure to return library materials may result in the loss of the
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patron's library borrowing privileges. It is the Library's practice to provide notification and to bill
for overdue materials, but failure to receive notification of overdue items or of fees accrued does
not negate the patron's obligation to return such materials or to pay such rightfulfees.
BORROWING IMTIIRIIII......
CARD USAGE: All valid Monroe County Public Library cardholders are eligible to check out
circulating items from any Monroe County Library location. If a customer's library card is not
readily available, a valid I.D. may be presented for checkout of library materials. Library cards are
only transferable when the cardholder has provided permission directly to the library. (Exception:
a parent/caregiver who has signed as being responsible for a juvenile's card may use that card for
borrowing library materials.) If a cardholder chooses to allow other persons to use their card, the
cardholder remains responsible for all items checked out on that card, as well as for any fees or
fines that may accrue because of that use.
READERS' RIGHT TO PRIVACY: Florida Statute 257.261 upholds patron registration and their
circulation records as confidential and exempt from open records laws. Reaffirming the Library's
concern for readers' rights of privacy, the Library will not disclose to anyone the names of or other
information regarding readers and will not identify materials called for or examined by them.
RESERVING MATERIALS: If a patron wishes to obtain a book or item(s) not currently on the
library's shelves but listed in the library catalog, a reserve request may be placed for the item(s).
As the requested material becomes available, the patron will be notified. Materials not picked up
by the given date will be made available to the next person on the reserve list or returned to the
library shelves. Unless excluded due to susceptibility to damage in transit, all normally circulating
materials at all branches are loanable throughout the system, regardless of the length of time the
item has been in the lending library's possession. The requesting branch is responsible for
determining if demand necessitates purchasing an additional copy of the requested title.
INTERLIBRARY LOANS: Every effort is made, through an interlibrary loan network, to request
materials not available in the Monroe County Public Library System. Replacement fees are set by
the loaning library and are the responsibility of the reader.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN: Avalid library card entitles the patron to the full range of
circulating library materials throughout the system's collection. These include, but are not limited
to books,video, and audio materials. Use of available materials within the library building does
not require a library card.
BORROWING LIMITS: Generally, there are no limits on the number of library materials checked
out at any one time, except for Easy Access cards as defined above. There are, however, some
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materials that are limited to use in the library exclusively, such as reference materials. Additional
limits may be set by a particular branch depending on availability of materials. Temporary limits
may be placed on materials in high demand at a particular time, e.g., holiday materials or
materials needed for school reports by several patrons at one time.
STANDARD LOAN PERIOD: The Library reserves the right to manage loan periods to meet urgent
demands on the collection. It is the Library's right to recall materials after the first basic loan
period. The standard loan periods are as follows:
• BOOKS, MAGAZINES,AUDIO: Two (2)weeks with five renewals if no other patron has
requested these materials. A block will be placed on requested materials and their loan
period cannot be renewed.Available materials may be renewed by telephone and/or by the
on-line public access catalog.
• REFERENCE MATERIALS: In-library use only. Exceptions may be taken under consideration
by the Branch Manager, Lead Historian, or designees.
EXTENDED LOAN PERIOD: Patrons may be granted extended loan periods for special needs, or to
cover times when they will be out of town. The individual library, at the discretion of the Branch
Manager, will determine which books or materials it will lend for extended loans. (For example,
books in heavy demand may be excluded.)
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FREEDOM TO VIEW: The Monroe County Public Library system supports the American Library
Association's interpretation of the Bill of Rights, which affirms that librarians have a responsibility
to ensure access for all, including children and young people, to audiovisual materials and other
nonprint formats, and to all materials and services that reflect diversity sufficient to meet their
needs. As with books and other materials, the Library cannot act in loco parentis, but does
acknowledge, support and encourage the exercise by parents of their responsibility to guide their
own children's reading and viewing.
ELIGIBILITY: It is understood that those rules which govern the borrowing of all other library
materials, also apply to audiovisual materials.
CIRCULATION OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS:Audiovisual materials shall circulate for one (1)
week, with renewals allowed. Renewal may be made by telephone or by the online public access
catalog.
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS BORROWER RESPONSIBILITY: Borrowers are held responsible for the
safe return of video materials and for the cost of repair or replacement, should the materials be
lost or damaged.
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COPYRIGHT LAW: All audiovisual materials in the library's circulating collection are protected by
the copyright laws of the United States, which must be strictly observed. The materials are
available for private home use only, unless otherwise indicated.
RETURNING MATERIALS: Regular circulating materials may be returned to any branch in the
system. Book drops may be used for book materials, but due to the likelihood of damage to the
material, not for any audiovisual items. Such materials must be returned inside the library during
the open hours.
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT: In addition to the materials described above, the Library has
procured and installed various audiovisual equipment. These items do not circulate but are
available for use within the library for library-sponsored programs or for programs presented by
groups who are registered to use the meeting/conference room and have a signed designee to
accept responsibility for their use. In-library use of these items is also available to individuals, at
the discretion of the Branch Manager.
FII IFS IFE IFS
FINES: Overdue materials are not charged a daily fine. Following a 10-day grace period past due
date, the patron's account is blocked from further renewals, checkouts, and access to online
resources. After 28 days past the due date, overdue items are considered lost and the patron is
billed for replacement value.When overdue items are returned, replaced, or paid, all blocks are
resolved and lost item fees removed from the patron's account.
REPLACEMENT FEES:A replacement fee is charged when library materials are lost or damaged to
the extent that they can no longer be used. This fee covers the current purchase price of the same
or a similar item. Replacement of lost or damaged material is acceptable, at the discretion of the
Branch Manager. Replacement cost is to be taken from a current ordering source, catalog, listing,
etc. If the material is no longer available for purchase, replacement charges will be based on
comparable materials.
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WHO MAY USE: Library facilities are open to programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the Library,
to federal, state, and Monroe county governmental agencies, and to public meetings held by
groups headquartered in Monroe County which are civic, cultural, educational, or charitable in
nature. Such use does not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies, or activities of any
group.Application for the use of any meeting room will be made with the respective Branch
concerned. However, final authority for use of space will rest with the Director of Libraries.
HOW FACILITIES MAY BE USED: The following regulations apply to all programs scheduled in
Library facilities:
• All programs must be free of charge and open to the public as space permits. No
collections may be taken or sales made, except as approved by the Director of Libraries.
Library facilities shall not be used for personal or private profit, promotion, or advertising.
• Maximum occupancy limits will be monitored and enforced by library staff. Meetings
exceeding maximum occupancy must reduce attendees in the room, move to a larger
room (if available), or conclude the meeting.
• Press and media notices of the meeting may not include the library's phone number or
email address as contact information. These notices may not imply library sponsorship of
the meeting.
• Sponsors may be required to execute a "hold-harmless" agreement and/or furnish
appropriate insurance naming Monroe County as additional insured for certain types of
programs, in compliance with the "Use of County Property" policy and procedures.
• Monroe County government agencies take preference over outside groups when
scheduling the use of meeting rooms. Once an outside group has booked the room,
however, every effort shall be made to avoid a forced cancellation in favor of the County
agency.
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• Refreshments may be served only by permission and special arrangement. Smoking and
alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Organizations may not store materials or refreshments
in the libraries for future meetings or events.
• Meeting and conference rooms are available during the library's scheduled hours of
operation and must conclude by closing time. Rare exceptions may be granted by the
Director of Libraries or designee.
• The Library reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any program or exhibit when
necessary. This may happen due to a weather event, unscheduled maintenance, lack of
interest, absence of talent, or power/water failure.
WHAT IS OR NOT PROVIDED: Maintenance and security staff are not available for meetings.
Organizations using the meeting room are responsible for arrangement of furniture before their
meeting as well as rearranging and cleaning of the meeting room at the conclusion of the meeting.
Monroe County governmental agencies are responsible for making their own arrangement with
the Public Works Department to restore the meeting room to its original condition within a
reasonable amount of time following the meeting. The audiovisual equipment owned by the
Monroe County Public Library may be used within the library facilities, with a signed designee of
the group to accept responsibility but may not be loaned to leave the facilities.
PROCESS TO RESERVE: Rooms may be booked up to three (3) months in advance, on a first
come/first served basis. Phone,visit, or email the Library Branch Manager for availability and
reservation form. If available, community and civic organizations may reserve library meeting
rooms for a maximum of two successive days.
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STATEMENT: The Monroe County Public Library provides display facilities where available and
whenever possible. These facilities may include locked glass display cases, limited bulletin board
space, and limited wall space. The Library provides display space as a means of attracting
community attention and promoting the Library, its materials, collections, and services. Groups,
organizations, assemblies, collectors, specialists, institutions, industries, and individuals may
use these facilities for displays of educational, cultural, or recreational interest. However, use of
these facilities does not imply library endorsement of the display or of the aims, policies, or
activities of the sponsoring agent. All exhibitors must complete an Application forthe Use of
Library Display Facilities for approval by the Branch Manager.
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PRIORITY: Displays sponsored or co-sponsored by the library have first priority for use of display
facilities.
POLICY: Before a display is accepted, it must be previewed by the Branch Manager or a
designated representative for originality, professional quality(where appropriate), and condition.
Items suitable for hanging must be properly outfitted with the necessary hardware. Temporary art
displays and/or collections will be subject to the same criteria as permanent collections.
PRICES: No sale prices may be visible on the displayed objects. A list of persons participating in
the display, and their local phone numbers, may be made available to inquiring patrons. Prices
are not to be quoted verbally, and under no circumstances may staff accept money for the sale of
any display item.
INSURANCE: If insurance is desired, it must be obtained by the individual or group responsible for
a given display. The Library has no responsibility to provide liability coverage of any kind—
including fire, theft, or vandalism. In those rare instances where the Library may itself solicit or
sponsor a display, it may also provide insurance, but is not under obligation to do so.
TRANSPORTATION: Individuals or the official representative of the displaying groups are
responsible for transporting the display, arranging it, and removing it at the end of its allotted
schedule. Individual items within a display may not be withdrawn prior to the conclusion of the
display time and removal of the entire display may not be done without permission of the Branch
Manager.
RESPONSIBILITY: The Library shall not be held responsible for loss or damageto exhibits, special
equipment, or any other materials owned by an individual or group and displayed or used in such
a display in the Library.
DISPLAY CASES: The time limits for displaying in display cases are determined by mutual
agreement between the Branch Manager and the displaying individual or group.A 30-day time
limit is recommended. The glass cases may be reserved: when this is done, the dates agreed on
should be adhered to strictly.
AGREEMENT: Individuals or the official representative of the displaying group will sign a statement
indicating their understanding of the above and concurrence with it. The Branch Manager will sign
the agreement to indicate approval of the display on behalf of the library.
AUTHORITY: The Branch Manager or a designated representative has the authority to accept or
reject a display based on the stated policy. Appeals to the decision must be made in writing to the
Director of Libraries.
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APPLICATION FOR DISPLAY: The Branch Manager or designee provides the Application for the Use
of the Display Facilities.Applications should be filled as early in advance of installation as
scheduling requires, up to one year in advance.The Branch Manager shall maintain a calendar of
these bookings and a two-year file of the applications.
POSTERS AND FLIERS: Libraries having space available are encouraged to have library bulletin
board and a community bulletin board for displaying items of community interest. Where only one
bulletin board is feasible, library material will have priority. Commercial advertisements are not
accepted for the bulletin boards. The Library does understand for some community activities,
such as recreational programs or adult educational programs, a fee is required. The Library will
post fliers for such events if they meet the other requirements.
All items for the bulletin board must be approved by the Branch Manager; no formal application is
required. Fliers and/or posters from recognized educational facilities will be accepted and
displayed as space is available.
Display of fliers or posters for events, other than Library-sponsored ones, on the bulletin board
does not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies, or activities of the event or the
sponsoring agent.
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STATEMENT: To meet the needs of the residents of Monroe County and in response to advances in
communications technology, the Monroe County Public Library endeavors to develop collections,
resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, lifestyle, and educational needs of
Monroe County's diverse, multicultural community.
The Monroe County Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information
infrastructure accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. As
with other library materials, restriction of a child's access to the internet is the responsibility of
the parent or caregiver.All users of the internet, as well as other library resources, should use
judgment in evaluating the value and accuracy of information found.
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STATEMENT: This policy for the selection of books and all other library materials (including
internet access and other electronic media)for the use of the public has been developed as a
flexible guide for all those concerned with the selection process for the Monroe County Library
System. It is intended as a broad guide and not as a procedure manual.
POLICY ON LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION: The Monroe County Public Library system honors
our citizens with widely diverse interests, backgrounds, and needs. They further recognize the
library was created to serve all the people within the Monroe County Library's service area,
regardless of race, age, lifestyle, creed, or political persuasion, and therefore declare as a matter
of library materials selection policy that:
• Library material selection is and shall be vested in the Director of Libraries of the Monroe
County Public Library, and, under the Director of Libraries' direction, qualified members of
the professional staff. Any such material or internet access selection shall be held to be
selected by the Library.
• Selection of library material is based on its value to members of the community. No library
material access shall be excluded because of race, nationality, or the political or social
views of the author or others contributing to their creation. The Library must be responsible
to public suggestion of items and subjects to be included in the library collection.
• The Monroe County Public Library believes that censorship is a purely individual matter
and declares that while an individual is free to reject books and other information sources
of which he or she does not approve, the individual cannot exercise this right of censorship
to restrict the freedom of others to read,view, or hear. Parents have the responsibility to
guide and direct the reading,viewing, and listening of their own minor children. The Library
does not stand in loco parentis.
• Library staff defends the principles of the freedom to read, view, or hear and declares all
materials selected under this policy are considered constitutionally protected until they
are determined unprotected by jurisdictional action.
SELECTION STANDARDS: While all staff members, as well as the general public, may recommend
materials to be considered for purchase, all recommendations are channeled through regular
processes and considered in the light of regular selection standards. To build collections of merit
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and significance, materials will be considered according toobjective guidelines. All acquisitions,
whether purchased or donated, are considered in terms of the following standards:
• Suitability of physical form for library use.
• Suitability of subject and style for intended audience.
• Present and potential relevance to community needs.
• Appropriateness and effectiveness of medium to content.
• Insight into human and social conditions.
• Importance as a document of the times.
• Relation to existing collection and other material on subject.
• Reputation to existing collection and other material on subject.
• Skill, competence, and purpose of the author.
• Attention of critics, reviewers, and public.
Library materials will not be marked or identified to show approval or disapproval of the contents,
and no material will be sequestered except for the purpose of protecting it from injury or theft.
LIMITATION IN SELECTION:As the Library is limited in its selection of materials by its financial
resources and available space, certain limitations are necessary; e.g., in the fields of law and
medicine, only the more general works of community interest and use are selected; in the field of
religion, a representative collection of beliefs and practices of the world's principal faiths and
religions is maintained—purely devotional materials are not generally selected for inclusion. In all
areas, selection is based on the merits of the work as well as serving the needs and interests of
the community.
The Library acknowledges a particular interest in local and state history. It therefore takes a broad
view of works by and about Florida and Florida Keys authors, as well as general works related to
the State of Florida and the Florida Keys but is not obligated to add these materials to the
collection.
CHILDREN'S MATERIALS: The Library is deeply committed to the conviction that a public library
should provide all children with the freedom to select books and materials without being limited
to an artificial grouping by age or grade level. The Library will not restrict children's access to
available materials, and bears no responsibility for a child's selection of such. Supervision of
children's selection and use of materials rests with their parents or caregivers. Library selection of
adult materials for its collection will not be inhibited by the possibility that such materials may
come into the possession of children.
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The library system welcomes the donation of books and other library materials from individuals,
corporations, and other sources. Such gifts are accepted only with the understanding that they
may be retained, relocated, or discarded at the discretion of the library staff. Such gifts as are
retained cannot normally be given special housing but will be integrated into the general library
collection. If the donor insists that it be retained in a special outlet or that its use be restricted in
any way, these materials may not be accepted until clearance is received from the Director of
Libraries.
The same standards of selection are applied to gift materials as to materials purchased from
library funds. Replacement and duplicate copies are added to the collection if needed. The costs
of processing and the availability of shelving space are also factors in determining the acceptance
of gifts. Gifts which do not meet the Library's standards for the collection may be placed in the
Friends of the Library book sale.
Unneeded duplicate copies may be placed in the book sale or given to another branch where they
are not yet in the collection. The Library does not provide valuations of gifts for tax deductions or
other purposes.
Choice of memorial books or other materials may be left to the library staff, or the donor may
indicate a particular book or subject desired. Often the library selection will reflect the special
interests of the person being commemorated.
Memorial materials are shelved with the regular collection, according to subject classification, so
that they will be available and useful to persons seeking materials on a particular subject. Book
plates will be placed in each item if requested by the donor.
WITHDRAWN M TI IRII II......
Outdated, seldom used, or shabby items can weaken a collection as surely as insufficient
acquisitions.Weeding the collection and selection of items for discard are the ultimate
responsibilities of the Director of Libraries or designee, but each manager is regularly responsible
for the upkeep of his/her branch collection. Continuous appraisal of the collection is as essential
as their initial selection for the library. In general, the same criteria apply to weeding as are used in
the selection of new materials and are largely based on the following consideration:
• Materials which contain outdated or inaccurate information
• Superseded editions
• Worn or damaged items
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• Seldom used titles
• Availability of the material elsewhere in the system collection and/or convenient access to
the material through the interlibrary loan system.
REPLACEMENT OF MATERIALS: The Library will not automatically replace materials withdrawn
because of loss, damage, or wear. The same criteria that apply in original selection will apply to
replacement with particular attention given to the following:
• Continued value of the title
• Demand for the title
• Extent of adequate coverage of the field in the existing collection
• Availability of newer or better material in the field
• Number of copies in the unit and/or system
• Availability of the item in another format and/or through the interlibrary loan system
DEACCESSIONING MATERIALS: Materials which are replaced, outdated, obsolete, beyond their
useful service life or which are no longer needed as determined by library professionals may be
offered for sale or donation to other governmental units or, if no other governmental unit desires
the materials, to a non-profit agency as defined in Florida Statute 273.01(3). The cost of
transferring the property shall be paid by the governmental unit or the private nonprofit agency
purchasing or receiving the donation of surplus property. If the materials are offered for sale or
donation and no other governmental unit or non-profit agency expresses an interest in the
materials, the value of which the Director of Libraries determines to be$5,001 or higher, shall be
sold by public auction to the highest responsible bidder, after publication of notice not less than 1
week nor more than 2 weeks prior to sale in a newspaper having general circulation in Monroe
County. Materials, the value of which is known to be or the director determines to be under
$5,000, or materials which have been offered for sale at public auction and which have received
no bids may be disposed of in the most efficient and cost effective means available.
F R IE IE IUIII......CATIONS
Materials produced by the Library or other local, state, or federal governmental agencies will be
distributed in the library as space allows. The Library will make every effort to make available
current County-generated publications but it cannot be considered a depository for such
materials. Materials promoting general awareness of local non-profit organizations, educational
institutions, and recognized community groups will be displayed as space allows, with the
approval of the Branch Manager or designee.
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Monroe County Public Library provides its customers with access to most of the original items in
its Florida History archival collections. Library staff, however, reserves the right to restrict
handling or copying of materials which mayjeopardize the records' continued preservation.
Customers may duplicate archival materials using their own digital capture or photographic
equipment onsite, subject to handling restrictions above. Some archival material may also be
available in digital format. Downloads of low-resolution, archival images, or audio files from the
library's websites are available free of charge.
Monroe County does not hold copyright over the original images in the archival collections.
Responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright claims to the original images must be
assumed by those wishing to reproduce the images.
For researchers unable to visit the archives, basic look-up and copying services (such as
obituaries and city directory listings) are provided when time and resources permit. Shipping
costs are the responsibility of the customer. Materials from the Library archives will not be loaned
to customers for the purpose of outside copying.
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Programs at the Monroe County Library support our strategic plan, bolster our collection of
materials, and provide access to public services, resources, and facilities, while supporting
eligibility for state and federal funding, and expanding the community visibility of the library
system. A wide-ranging offering of programs for all demographics fosters the Library System's
presence as a cultural and educational center and provides a "third space" for the Florida Keys
community. Programs may serve the educational, informational, recreational, and social needs of
citizens while reflecting engagement with a diverse population and promoting both a sense of
community and usage of the Library.
Final authority for programming at all library branches rests with the Director of Libraries or
designated staff. The Library's professional and paraprofessional staff use the following criteria in
making decisions about program topics, speakers, and accompanying resources:
• Availability of space
• Budgetary concerns
• Relevance to community needs and interests, including historical or educational
significance
• Presenter's background and expertise in a content area and the treatment of content for
intended audience
• Presentation quality
• Performers for children and teens must have previous experience performing for young
audiences, be age appropriate, and register as a vendor with the County of Monroe.
In addition, the Library draws upon other community resources in developing programs and
actively partners with non-profit organizations, government agencies and other educational and
cultural institutions to develop and present co-sponsored public programs. Professional
performers and presenters that reflect specialized or unique expertise may be hired for Library
programs as a vendor with the County of Monroe or through agreement with a library branch's
individual Friends of the Library organization.
Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content or views
expressed by presenters or participants in the audience. Library programs are free and open to
the public. The library reserves the right to cancel a scheduled program or to not schedule a
program. Programs may be cancelled for a variety of reasons including a weather event,
unscheduled maintenance, lack of interest, absence of talent, or power/water failure. Cancelled
programs are not necessarily rescheduled. The library does not offer programs that are purely
commercial or self-promotional.
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POLICY: Donations to the Monroe County Public Library System will generally be accepted only
when there are no conditions imposed by the donor with regards to use, location, rebinding, or
disposal.
RESTRICTIONS: Should a donor wish to place restrictions on a gift, all details about that specific
gift and the restrictions shall be referred to the Director of Libraries for a determination as to its
acceptability.
PLAQUES: In accordance with the Board of County Commissioners' direction on 22 April 1992,
permitting the presentation of plaques, the Library has limited the size of interior plaques in the
Monroe County Public Library facilities to 81/2"x 18".All such presentations must be referred to
the Director of Libraries for written approval prior to formal acceptance by the Library.
GIFTS AND CASH DONATIONS:Any donated gifts purchased for the Monroe County Public Library
System, or cash donations given to the library for any purpose other than the purchase of library
materials, with a value equal to, or more than $500.00, must be presented to and approved by the
Director of Libraries prior to formal acceptance of the specified purchased gift or cash donation
by the Monroe County Public Library System. The donor should first approach the Manager of the
Library concerned, who will discuss the offer with the Director of Libraries to determine need and
feasibility, as well as any maintenance or other possible long-term obligations that may be
incurred by acceptance of the offer. The Director then approaches the County Administrator for
approval and reports back to the Manager and the gift giver for implementation. Such approval is
also required for any gift project affecting the library structure or grounds. Cash donations of this
nature, that have no undue restrictions placed on them, may be accepted conditionally prior to
this formal acceptance procedure.
This procedure is in keeping with the Monroe County protocol for handling unanticipated funds,
including grant moneys, which can be formally accepted only upon approval by the County
Attorney and the Board of County Commissioners.
ARTWORK:Any offering to the library of non-library material, such as framed art, sculpture, etc.,
for permanent display as library property, will be approved by the Director of Libraries prior to its
acceptance. Both original works of art and reproductions may be chosen. Care will be used to
select items of special interest to the community. The following general criteria will be considered
in the selection of all items of this type:
• Artistic merit of the original work of art.
• Artistic reputation of the artist.
• Importance of the artist historically, or in the contemporary or local scene.
• The contribution the item will make to the institution.
• The suitability of the item for general viewing.
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FRIENDS ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Members of the Friends of the Library provide invaluable assistance with fundraising and
advocacy. Their interest, volunteer time, and support contribute significantly to responsive public
service and library development for the people of Monroe County.
Friends of the Library are non-profit groups organized on the local level and governed according to
specific organizational by-laws. Local Friends groups represent their communities and the entire
Monroe County Library system by serving as support groups to the Library branches, Director of
Libraries, and Library Managers.
As representatives of the Monroe County System, all Friends activities should be in accordance
with the policies and procedures of the library system, follow the terms of their MOU with the
BOCC, and follow local, state, and national public library laws.Activities should also conform to
any state regulations administered through the Division of Library and Information Services,
Florida Department of State.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS AND ACTIVITIES
Library volunteers generously contribute to our vitality while fostering investment in our
communities. To uphold accountability and public safety, library volunteers are required to satisfy
conditions of Monroe County Administrative Instruction no. 4715.4 and its revisions.
Exemptions to the Administrative Instruction include, but are not limited to:
• Back-office duties, such as book-mending, document scanning, and furniture refinishing.
• Grounds-keeping, such as watering, raking, graffiti removal, and litter collection.
• Middle School and High School students fulfilling class/school community involvement
requirements may volunteer by approval of the Assistant Director—Public Services.
• Friends of the Library volunteers participating in Friends events, such as author lectures, book
sales, and book donation sorting.
Under no conditions are volunteers allowed to access federally protected patron information, act
in the capacity of a librarian, nor be within a library public area without a badge identifying them
as a volunteer.
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Monroe County Public Library Policy Revision Report
This report details significant changes in the proposed Library Policy. While the red-lined
comparison document specifies all changes (such as formatting, placement, updated
terminology)this report details the key revisions for the convenience of reviewers.
1. Removal of Advisory Board:
• Previous Version: Included Section 1 explicitly detailing the existence and
responsibilities of the Monroe County Public Library Advisory Board.
• Revised Version: Removes section and subsequent references to the Advisory
Board, reflecting dissolution as per revised county ordinance.
2. Changes to Age Guidelines for Unattended Children:
• Previous Version: Required supervision for children aged 7 and younger.
• Revised Version: Increased supervision requirement to children younger than 10
years.
3. Removal of Reconsideration of Library Materials Section:
• Previous Version: Included a process for patrons to request reconsideration of
library materials culminatingwith (now dissolved)Advisory Board review.
• Revised Version: Removes this reconsideration section. Patron concerns about
materials selection are nowvia a Patron Feedbackform referenced in revised
Customer Service Policy.
4. Introduction of New Programming Section:
• Previous Version: Did not have a standalone programming policy.
• Revised Version:Adds detailed Section 7 outlining criteria for developing,
scheduling, and managing library programming, clearly specifying the authority of
the Director of Libraries or designated staff.
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Additional Content Changes:
• Addition of Vulnerable Adults: Explicitly includes guidelines and responsibilities
related to unattended vulnerable adults.
• Test Proctoring and Notary Services: Clearly specifies the library does not provide
these services.
• Filming and Audiorecording Policy: New detailed guidelines emphasizing
compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
• Library Cards and Borrowing: Clarifies types of library cards (Full Access, Limited
Access, and Digital Cards), along with associated eligibility and privileges.
• Fines and Fees:Simplifies the description of overdue and replacement fees.
• Appendices removed:Appendices are removed due to their frequent updates and
revisions. Current forms will be available online and at all Library service desks.
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Table of Contents
Monroe County Public Library Policy Manual --------------------------------1
SECTION 1—MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE POLICY...........................................................................1
PUBLIC ACCESS TO POLICY .......................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2—GUIDELINES FOR PATRONS........................................................................................................3
LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION.................................................................................................... 4
POWER FAILURES AND WATER DISRUPTIONS................................................................................ 4
TEST PROCTORING&NOTARY SERVICES....................................................................................... 4
RULES GOVERNING LIBRARY USE.................................................................................................. 4
UNATTENDED CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS .................................................................... 6
FILMING AND AUD0RECORD|NC.................................................................................................. 7
OBTAINING A LIBRARY CARD......................................................................................................... 8
BORROWING MATERIALS ............................................................................................................. 0
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS BORROWING POLICY...........................................................................11
F|NESAND FEES...........................................................................................................................13
SECTION 3—USE OF LIBRARY FACILITIES......................................................................................................16
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS ............................................................................................................. 6
DISPLAY FACILITIES......................................................................................................................20
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SECTION 4-NETWORK AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT USE........................................................................23
SECTION 5-LIBRARY MATERIALS...................................................................................................................24
MATERIALS SELECTION ................................................................................................................24
GIFTMATERIALS...........................................................................................................................26
WITHDRAWN MATERIALS..............................................................................................................27
FREE PUBLICATIONS....................................................................................................................28
SECTION 6-FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY CENTER ARCHIVES..........................................................................30
SECTION 7-PROGRAMMING..........................................................................................................................32
SECTION 8-GIFTS AND DONATIONS POLICY...............................................................................................33
SECTION 9-VOLUNTEERS AND FRIENDS GROUPS.....................................................................................34
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The Monroe County Public Library system strives to offer excellent library service to all.While quality
of library collections and facilities is important, a consistently high degree of service to the public is
the core of the Library's mission.
Library users are entitled to courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful service from well-trained staff.
This Public 11 ibra ry Service Policy affirms our guarantee to library users.All other library policies
should be interpreted.aFi I4gh E4(,-on.siderin the following principles.
1. Library users are provided the same quality of service without discrimination, regardless of any
criteria. Users' needs and requests are considered with equal importance and respect.
2. Library users are the most important aspect of our work. This means serving a library user takes
precedence over any managerial or clerical function.
3. Judgment calls are always made in the library user's favor. Library staff will never be disciplined for
errors made in good faith pursuant to this policy.
4. Library users requesting assistance via telephone,fa*ern~nan..t, and i�riteiaFi n,,ha t receive the same level
of service as walk-in users.
5. When an....staff member is unable to e,PAp�y w4hfij,fkJ,a library user's request, every attempt is made to
offer an alternative.
6. Library policies exist to ensure equitable service and access to library resources. Therefore, all staff
members are familiar with library policies and aFe ahk2tacanarticulate the rationale behind them...
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A complete and up-to-date copy of these policies, along with the Monroe County Personnel Policies
and Procedures Manual and the Monroe County Safety Policies and Procedures Manual, will be kept
available for convenient public access at each branch of the Monroe County Public Libraryr and via
the iibra ry website The Monroe County Public Library System is a Department of the Monroe County
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I I&RARY HOURS OF OPERATION
The Monroe County Public Library maintains regular hours of operation as posted on the library
website and physical doors. In accordance with national and state requirements, the libraries are
open a minimum of 40 hours per week. Operating hours may change in response to customer needs,
emergency actions, and other extenuating circumstances.
Libraries are closed nn Sundays and c++the-BC)CC approved holidays in accordance with Monroe
County Personnel Policy. In addition tothe ah&ve designated holidays the
may grant other special holidays during the eauiFse E4 a yeartO
| County employees.,
N.J. Ubrary occupants, except for staff,witt vacate Ubrary prernises in the event of a power faiture or
water disruption. Users rnay return when utitities are restored,
�est proctoring and notary services are not provided by Ubrary staff white on duty
�R U I �ES GO\/ERMNG I�B�R/\�R
The Library has the responsibility to maintain each of its facilities in o oieon' pleasant, and safe
manner. Every individual has the right to use the Library undisturbed and every library employee has
the right to work without undue interference. To guarantee these rights, rules of conduct have been
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which apply to behavior on the premises of all Library property. These rules will be posted in English
and in Sp8OiShriO all County Libraries.
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receiving and&KkAgreading written con"'nrn"nun"nib atnons.
i ar beat protect the aw on.nsti uu;.u.o nani rights of irirra;n.ny users,s,the fiariiow i ng ruwn[es of conduct nduc for irirran.ry.
Wanurnanrnan are a dapMd for M a�;owny...PuM.Vibn°ann:.dsw....
�.... II nirran.ry pantu°oos in~nuau be eo aged rump anuurwruures aaaQQra„n Qd Yvitb tbQ wa e of an pu.bUQ iriaranry yvbrb rn uimnrw...
iru k.dirngw II .p.irra ry.paun°oumns not.engaged in reading, studying, using.V,bra ry mm�nanu�;.u°n nVa./�.��uni��nmrrn�;mm�u:�.
accessing.WFI, or allentng.saw,@mnelAed on-site pn°a.grarn~na., rn~nus [ea ve the bu.k.din w.
(y) Library patrons shaU not be N.rooxicanned whit in.n the iau k.dirn -
(3) \/\fimnQe in uimn.e II iirranry, patrons shaU not sar.V, ciu n~n.nrrney, panhau.nd[e,.fundrauise or request donations fin°or n.
other persons.,
(4).... i imnQ Ubranry...nQ5 raaQnn~na an.nQ fQr...tbQ urwmmopciranry a�;Unmpww00n0nn00 of VnISn°a`nn:.y pa`nun°.canm 5a Il n.Ura ly...patrons a.ba`n.Vi out
inns.tb 0 nea.auro urn~ns faun a,banw ila wNaa.n.bm ng QiaauinQa.n or ba'u.timn bgn .
( ) Adu[ts anrr; permitted in the Qfa xhiMire n's arrw.as r9 9,11brary.lbra naw.lhes ().irniy wlhei in a cc(u )irn pa i nirrd Iby a,
aw,imniid orwi'enn th e unanaw.corn~np.un&ed.adu R n eeda.to n°eu;°ieve rn"n ate°iunVs frorn~n t h e youth serviaw es ar au,
aw,arVie.c iona, Is to H nil th e fanCiU y, or A c o n s u M ng with an you th srw.nwrraw,es a.taff rn~nern~nberw \/\f@me n not
aaw;co mn~panmm�.ed by a aw,imnAd, a du.Rs viV,.� revir wry yru.th rn~na tei raia.n.irn a duVu a rea s of t.he iiirr.a r res.
� a riru ry patrons must not harass or annoy aruimnr;rs through noisy or boisterous qua,rums activities, by staring at,
another person vith the intent to annoy that person, by fo[[owing anaru@mer person about the buk.din
ruimn...the Lotornu to ornrnaany that...wen 5Qo., by Ma`nynn .audio equr.laurn~nQrnu;...a.n that others w o beer A. by a:nrrn rrn
or uan.kin to aruimners or t5king.in m o nart ues, or by behaving in an manner that reaso na b y.cann be,
expected to disturb aru@mer Ub°.anry pauuronns.
(7) Library patrons must not interfere i h the use of the iiirrann°.y by ark;.@ er patrons or interfere with Ubranry.
staff ff in the perfor n~nanrnce of their duties.. .
ibn°ry patrons may not enter the bu Rdin. wrMp.n.wuu a shirt or other covering of their upper.bodies or,
without footwear.eanr. II ibra ry patrons wthose MOW hygiene 0; offensive to constitute to an nuisance uau.aru@mmr
PQ"r".u,cDn"n5 in"n.w at [Qa,nYQ tbe bwAdin"n w....
// iiir.MIM panscin AIQ vinaniauea.n...the iiiaranry Cuba of cooduot M be a ouuinnm ed of Vm wwina La ino and asked.
to correct their behavior. If the behavior continues,the wwi Aanuarn°M be asked to [ea ve the bu k.dirng by,
the i.�.irn°ann°y.supervisor on duty. A via.uVa for wry@µHas refusea.to Save the buiVdi ng after being so requested,
corn numn~Ots the offense of trespass s in a structure.( iarrida EQUAes § 81 OTBL and the.V, bra ry supervisor
wk..then contact [oca'ni ia'nw r nforc rn~nr nu for assistance.
In addition to the ruVr;a.of conduct.V,ia.M above, patrons are rern~ni.n'nded of the ft)[1 rw in'n w.
n:Wrn~okirng,.gnaw;iu dirn/ van.pr,s s not perrn~niu.ted irn.the Ljbraryw.Il..a irn .is not perrn~n.p.a..nr;d,
EMCept irn.designated areas or for.lI iirra ry pro rarn~ns. .ICDrinks rn~M have an Virg or cap.,
• Alcohol is not permitted on the premises.
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Sleeping and/Ew loitering are not permitted on the premises. Pfe se:;40E4G@E?d 4°W4dr.a44
• hitdr n under ten and vutnerabte a du fts are not to be left unattended.
• Feet are to be kept off tables and chairs.
Bed rolls? ba ek p,a ek&7 and.Va rgQ.parcels exceedUml ..uUnQ 5i.ze of typicant.
air tine carry-on Vu ` `ag are not permitted in the Fiaaaw iaika.s eal4eetk)i Fi F s-
24)1, 44BI.,AINING....A LIBRARY CARE) AN P BGRRG I NG MATERIALS
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• a�..II��)��G y�:,aFd5, bra ry s may not be�t+^ued at. PP a E)t+dC��'aty II��)fa.arY?9 a�n'�4d GFE?
w �aw;nm,a.0 a."a mm�an a."a mm� »n n n „,.�w., .,.. �..
Gaw)tffAy QwR't unattended.
U]INATTENDED GH 1.1 IN III .IID V U�ll II, N I..'III IA I III IIE IID U�.II
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�:�U �:II..II�II..II .0 w Ua�a�mrr�nanimm��"a�.imm� mm�a�a�:.�mrr�nanV Vii�n°ann°y a����aw�nan�"i��anna.�anmm�.�� aw�nna.�u�naw� a.�anfiaw��"y a�afi..��;@mniV��n°��mm� anmm���.xu�nVmm�aw��°an��Vaw��n��u�nV�a.ry.�.
the Monroe County Il Iu btk, II ib anry systaw,r n.has aw,s anbVna.n.hed the fottowing ruVaw,s,
CJ II IIIIII III I . O UINJGIl:.11�....i 11 II II�....10 II. II�S: @mniV��nemm� ya�auj.i Q�,t"ianmm� ten (1��D)... Qann a.�.5. is [ a,�Vw�ca y5 ��awu...
attended and andequa to y supervised by a raw,a. ponnsibte caregiver. llf an a,@m itd is teft unattended, the staff
ff
on duty shatt anu"taw r npt to toca:n.te the parent or caregiver.
Ck1UU..DREN
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i)LJI:T U IliENJ \ ll) CA II/II..II w C'.hiV,dren aged ten (°10) and o.Vder may use the V,.p.bn ary unattended.provided
UIaneUit lbeIanav asit irnnagarUs the Library's iruaUes of(.(xnduct rr1rnd sualpeirwwusU.uarn or uurriregiveit suprxxrt is halt.
owrwrd.el Ilfi..QUm i[dreo aged 10 or QidQ fauUU Q.0 rofuse to find LiOwwv U.Unwrswr.U:urUwr5"..tbQ an....
n w,sp.arnnsobte adutt accompany and .supervise them during future visits.
Mll Il ll..R Bll II..ADULTS:S: VuUnw raull.rUe a durRs who urequire phyanua,a'uU or bw,Umnr;rvion°ruV,.support or are unr;bte
to Understand and kfl k,nw the 111 birru.iry's iruu.eS of conduct a.hanUU au Uwwvauys be a'llen ded and auda Trau Q,
supervised by a`n r..w"spon,arynll. to caregiver.
III SL:.� INSV...II;.'�k II II tl : The p"Ilonroe aou.�..�Ay Pu..bk Library system, assumes su..n fines no cua.��;�odia-ut.....,nes�,�o.nsulbiti.ty for,
QUmnUUd.nw o and wwuUumpwrraub[e a du[ a Uwrfiu....woauuuauodwrd...o o Wry pmmises Ubiary staff ww@wU.4,.0 attempt manp W...
QQ11t@ Qt au.Pau Mot..orQauregiwwelw@mnQnmU..w.
• the.hea tth or safety of an unattended a;;Umn.Ad or.yuUnw,n°a bte a duUu is of concern;
• the behavior of an unattended chUUd or wwuUnw raubUe a'uduUu is an disturbance to staff or other
I U b r a ry patrons;
..., uUnwr,,,,,ll ibia-uu:y 1a u Los 10 a:uod the uoa-uttwroded oUmnRd agar wwu.u.Vowrra-ubW a duu[t mquotea ausa.ii5 auoQQ wntU"n....
trauns Parruauuoarn,
if au parent.or caregiver Uwwer cannot be reached, II Ubu°.runy staff wrvkt cxnAact taw enfiau.ce mn~e nu offiu,uauk to,
aua.5u.u.un Q a�;QoumU aaf Me a l ua`uuu.Q o no QUwwno ..die u.oa`uuuonmp.ded Q..b iid QU:..wwuUnm Q abiQ u,`udwUu..w..
II~-IIIIII..... IIIIIIGIIIIII.. III.. IIIIIIIII::: . IIIIII.. IIIIII .
As au .W Wiwi pubtic fiarruunm ,fitmn~nir ,.pUmna.photography, and audio-recording are a ttow ed within the tibr.aun ues
when they do not interfere with our services ua.r.the puubtic and adhere to the C.ou rfty C.ode of,
Conduct
I obrau.ny staff mauy.ond au..rouaw 109 sea100 uUnauu see ma.u..to QQmmOPn°Qnm0isQ P u b U Q saf Qty or 5rrQ WELM
UoQUu.u.d og ba in~n pod o /SIC A auQ.w,rra.5 au.od bUaauQU<Uo .Vre exjt5 with Qquu.iP mn~nrrnmp.a or Paun°sQonm QL Li a ry staff
mauy.fiU& or photograph events for.pro mn~notiona l, grant a:o mn~n.tiaunce, and financiat/auditing purposes
and wiUU en..dea-uwwau,n°to cawnncea-uV,...pa'urtocopaunts oden.touoes or obtain pernn~nossn..arns....w...
Videos and pUmna.rtos n w,a;;.a;rrded .by the Uubrrrry s sw,.a,urrouy.system, are intended to further the phya.ica t,
security of the fan.citiuy and to a mitigate weaknesses.knnw;a.ses. udw;a.rs from the security system, are exempt Own
dosa;;.U,.n. sure under II Ua)Hdau E a tutes 281 .301, auUUaww ing u°eteaua.e by the County Un"p.the Moving
Muma':'nueouesn
U I.xy request of the property owner
new Iln.furtherance of the Coun.ty's a.rfi:iciauU duties
3: U aw another Uara a t, state to or federau.0 agency in furtherance of their officiauU duties
4. Upon au showing of good cause before au court..,
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We do not p�'ovide video req�jQ5ts directty to citizens. N.J.other video regWests rnust be awmved by
CARDS. Library cards are free Of charge tO residents Of the Monroe County and tO
persons who pay property taxes or license a business in Monroe County but reside elsewhere.
Military personnel and family on active duty or retired in Monroe County are also eligible for a free
| resident card. access cards are renewabte every 2 years,
To receive a free library card, applicants typically provide a valid Florida Driver's License or Florida ID
card displaying their current Monroe County address. If these forms of identification are not
available, or if the address is not current or local, an applicant may provide a valid, government-
issued photo ID card with one of the following:
• Monroe County Property Tax Receipt nr Business License
• Pay stub, IRS return or printed bank checks showing applicant's name and local
address
• A current residential lease nfot least Gmonths
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| 0 Monroe County College, School, nr Employer |D
• Current Monroe County Utility Bills
• Monroe County Voter's Registration Card
• Current Monroe County Vehicle nr Vessel Registration
Library card holders agree to be responsible for nnoterioio borrowed and for all fees incurred for inot
or damaged materials. Library registration and circulation records identifying individual readers are
considered confidential, 8S described iO Florida Statute 257.
CHILDREN'S CARDS: Children who reside in Monroe County may be issued a library card upon
request of parent/caregiver. If the child is twelve (12) orunder years of age, a library card application
form must be signed by a parent/caregiver, who will be held responsible for library materials
borrowed, as well as for fees accrued on that card. The adult also accepts all responsibility for the
selection of materials made by the child. Unaccompanied juveniles thirteen (13) or older may
present o school |Dnr signed application form for issuance nfo library card.
The Monroe County Public Library System does not act in loco parentis, i.e., in the place of a parent.
Any restrictions placed on o child's use of the Library are the responsibility nfthe child's
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parent/caregiver, and the Library is not responsible for enforcing such restrictions.All circulating
materials, regardless of format, may be checked out to children upon compliance with required
registration procedures.
ACCESS II II..II IIw.�II..II u: 11 IIIIII) CARD: yea who are not Monroe County residents
rn~nany.pany an $30w00 annnu.a non-refundabte fee for an iib a ry a,ard which en. ittes.tim ern~n to borrowing
priviteges equani to an fu.t aa,a,e a.s card ant a'n.ti Monroe County.11, ibra ry branches.,
III II..II II �: w QX� >�.I[): ew =rann°y;Q:dany iimmrn ted access Library card is available to Monroe
residents and iora-t rrn~n visito rs who have picture ID but cannot provide io cau.V,...address verification.
Patrons with this type of card may.ua.0 ....I 4iFaFy...liri eiFiri.e:t...e&Fin. .utei.s.... .F.i. ....1.n. .
dataha:es airid :eFv e es-� e.Ihe k ut a f up ta tIhi check outphysical
items. Up to thFee hal4s—F:Irnay...lk palaaeed wth [;aasy naeaass eaaa&7 nanaaaua&eaaad.na alanaayhe aaalau.ewed iai....
aee&F aasee w4ha rn~na:nxirn~nurn~n of timnree on timneir a:nccoun t
KIl I.��K37II i 11 CIXIC ID: A tern~npo.nra y II ibra ry card is a vaniiabte to Monroe residents to begin
the resident library 6laeu-Wu44a: lau Llaa eduae&(,;a rd au.pp icantion onnVine.. llIantn°o.umns with this hype of card .rn~nany,
access on.tine tibrary services for 90 days un it a fuii access card is obtained.
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INSTITUTIONAL CARDS: Institutions located in Monroe County which offer services to persons who
cannot take advantage of library service through the regular channels are eligible to register as
Institutional Patrons. To do so, proof of the legal name and address of the institution is required.
SuGh PIF&E4..Ga laus-k.Ana E4 aa...lk4.tasla.. Ileaeseed alau fi"e wadh...thas 14aaaaeh II IIassarigeIaY alau Chas I�lau.natladu :4 lau°na I"aatte heaad
s-Io,iried 4ythe &Feet&F&iF EAheiF autIan IF4ed... eI`s In.Y Feq.0 athlrn pa'ta` In Sa a:kj&. asas ...°A tas4irig'tIanasnw
The institution will be responsible for all activities associated with card use (damages, losses?
e& .4lau.e.ua, etc.)
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x..,. II����� � �....�II�.k�...II��.�. �laua�iawaluxi.a��al".� .h. ..a.a. ....lau. t....11 .alau.a Gau..lau.tylaaasadaalauts Fin. .y.. a.y...a....
..�.�u.....( "..................1 ...... a h.. ... ....... ...... ....a ... ...........:.. .:. ..� .:.... ri.
�.�uy.uy�a as as a�u gal"aaaaa a as la�u aaa�i�a h I�aa fee lala �a I�I�h la�aay a��a a a�i ash lug h ease�a�I�aa.��hay lase t&
haFF&WFig... I i"wai�l�aages-.. :t... .4...11 ll.a lai..la e....G u..laity...t i l FL4Fy...lkla. .aaa.h.e.sa
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..�. �... � II4 ��������� I...InR,yRy (w,y� �.k�. ICI"khaaay Gaad..-Flanu"a..t Ike aaalaue aa:d aave lay taa
. .�.. ..� .. . .......A .:..:....: ........'a..:.: .. ..:.� ...... ....... ......,.....i e .... .: to i . .... .....�
y��aa.�Y also�I"a�u a�i ones�� II aa.��I��a�u�luaa�a I" II �a alau ��aa a�i..�Y rah lug l�n a aaa�u"al�la as �a lau� I�aa��as la ail a aaa�a�u aa.�t
::ta he yl� e e d alau lalk2. T h sale as I�&iria e Ian aa gaa l&la ea a d a ease aaaaa I"u"ay alau I4s sexy Ira t luaa.
LOST LIBRARY CARDS: Lost or stolen library cards should be reported immediately. Timely reporting
of the loss prevents the library patron from being held responsible for materials checked out on
hkw dheu"fl.-m lost or stolen card. Some proof of identity must be presented when applying for a library
card replacement. If there are any charges against the patron's record, they must be cleared before
a replacement card can be issued.
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LOSS OF PRIVILEGES:All rightful fees must be paid to maintain borrowing privileges. Failure to pay
for lost/damaged materials, or a failure to return library materials may result in the loss of the
patron's library borrowing privileges. It is the Il.il y°:u.11 ibn°ary'.s practice to provide notification E4 and
to bill for overdue materials, but failure to receive notification of overdue iuer ns...or of fees accrued
does not a°hi�&gate iQgatQ the patFGn!&pwntron's obligation to return such materials or to pay such
rightfulfees.
BORROWING :14RRA ..IM TI IRII II......
CARD USAGE:All valid Monroe County Public Library cardholders are eligible to check -uiF gut
circulating items from any Monroe County Library location. If a customer's iibrary card is not readily
available, a valid I.D. may be presented for checkout of library materials. Library cards are only
transferable when the cardholder has provided permission directly to the library. (Exception: a
parent/caregiver who has signed as being responsible for a juvenile's card may use that card for
borrowing library materials.) If a cardholder chooses to allow other persons to use their card, the
cardholder remains responsible for all items checked out on that card, as well as for any fees or
fines that may accrue as-a Fesu-Wui"ube aus of that use.
READERS' RIGHT TO PRIVACY. II io.n°ndaStatute 257.261 up@mnoVds.patron.registration and their
ircuuta ionmp.necor.ds Ans.confiid.ennuiatand exern~nptfin°orn~n.open .records taws. Reaffirming the Library's
concern for readers' rights of privacy, the Library will not disclose to anyone the names ofY or other
information regardingN readers and will not identify materials called for or examined by them.....(See
. . ...
RESERVING MATERIALS: If a patron wishes to obtain a book or item(s) not currently on the library's
shelves but listed in the library catalog, a reserve request may be placed for the item(s).As the
requested material becomes available, the patron will be notified. Materials not picked up by the
given date will be made available to the next person on the reserve listY or returned to the library
shelves. Unless excluded due to suuscep ibiViuy to damage in transit :+jseepuu"I 44y, all normally
circulating materials at all branches are loanable throughout the system, regardless of the length of
time the item has been in the lending library's possession. The requesting ageFieybranch is
responsible for determining if demand necessitates purchasing an additional copy of the requested
title.
WT i i i& A�;Wlll .:: II..II III A Y LOANS: Every effort is made, through an iiiteiF �l4Fa y intertibraryloan
network, to e4tau i urequ.esl; materials wN4i aye Fieed dY I u-Wuu not available in the Monroe County Public
Library System. II: epiwnc ern~nen.t fees.are set by the toaning iiiurary w;uumnd are the n°u spon.sibiiity of the
reader.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN: Avalid library card entitles the patron to the full range of
circulating library materials throughout the system's collection. These include, but are not limited to.;.
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books,. e i4c. &ea.s.Y...video., and audio materials. Use of...a.F.i. available materials within the library
building does not require a library card.
BORROWING LIMITS: Generally,.there are no limits on the number of library materials checked out
at any one time., except for II. :ary Access cards as defined above. There are, however, some materials
that are limited to use in the library exclusively, such as reference materials.Additional limits may be
set by a particular branch depending on availability of materials. Temporary limits may be placed on
materials in high demand at a particular time, e.g., holiday materials or materials needed for school
reports by a ruui f ei fseven°at patrons at one time.
STANDARD LOAN PERIOD: The Library reserves the right to manage loan periods to meet urgent
demands on the collection. It is the Library's right to recall materials after the first basic loan period.
The standard loan periods are as follows:
• BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AUDIO: Two (2)weeks with five renewals if no other patron has
requested these materials. A block will be placed on requested materials and their loan
period cannot be renewed.Available materials may be renewed by telephone and/or by the
on-line public access catalog.
• REFERENCE MATERIALS: In-library use only. Exceptions may be taken under consideration by
the 14efeFeiriee 1:i4FaFn IFI &iF the.Branch Manager., II ead 11 loa.ryto.rian, or designees.
EXTENDED LOAN PERIOD: Patrons may be granted extended loan periods for special irieedneed , or
to cover times when they will be out of town. The individual library, at the discretion of the Branch
Manager, will determine which books or materials it will lend for extended loans. (For example,
books in heavy demand may be excluded.)
6DFOAL.11III IIDV LJAll 1 , IM TI RII I S BORROWING P01.....II Y!,
FREEDOM TO VIEW: The Monroe County Public Library system supports the American Library
interpretation of the Bill of Rights, which affirms that librarians have a
responsibility to ensure access for all, including children and young people, to i taperi.sau dig.visua.t
rn~nat r oats and other nonprint formats, and to all materials and services that reflect diversity
sufficient to meet their needs. As with books and other materials, the Library cannot act in loco
parentis, but does acknowledge, support and encourage the exercise by parents of their
responsibility to guide their own children's reading and viewing. (See. . ...APPENDIX : IIP,Rfifi ACCES&TO
f.ffIIGAfIf.6 FOR 1A ffOff,a Fid AP PE D, ACCES&FOR C44 k::DR EN 4lll0 YQU NG PEOPLE TO VfDlf.fAf If.
AND °. .4S.I IR 40NPRINT...FQRI .A°T&).
ELIGIBILITY: It is understood that those rules which govern the borrowing of all other library
materials, also apply to xico nun�ii� na.ryun .V,materials.
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CIRCULATION OF MATERIALS: WdeaAudiovisuat materials shall circulate for
one (1)week, with renewals allowed. Renewal may be made by telephone aFi*�orbvthe online public
| access catalog.
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MATERIALS BORROWER RESPONSIBILITY:
[)-A\AAQ:':�&'Bnrrnvverooreheidreopnnoibiefnrtheoofereturnnfvidennnoterioioondfnrtheonotnf
repair nr replacement, should the materials be lost nrdamaged.
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� COPYRIGHT LAW: All materials iD the library's circulating collection are
protected by the copyright laws of the United States, which must be strictly observed. The materials
are available for private home use only, unless otherwise indicated.
RETURNING MATERIALS: Regular circulating materials may be returned to any branch in the system.
Book drops may be used for book materials, but due to the likelihood of damage to the material, not
for any
| ' Such materials must be returned inside the library during the open hours.
EQUIPMENT: |n addition tn the materials described above, the Library
has procured and instatted variousaudiovisual 8qUip[O8O
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aveFhead , E^ ��F �� �� ', `�� [O
, � Th8S8it8SdOOOtCi[CUi8t8rbUt8[88V8ii8bi8fO[
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use within the library for library-sponsored programs or for programs presented by groups who are
registered to use the meeting/conference room and have a signed designee to accept responsibility
for their use. In-library use of these items is also available to individuals, at the discretion of the
Branch Manager.
FVNE FEES
FINES: Overdue nnoterioio are not charged o doik/fine. Following 10-doygrooe period past due
date, the pGt[OD'S account is blocked from further [RDRVVGiS' ChRCkDUtS' and access tOeefta�iri online
| resources. After 28 days past the dote' overdue items are considered lost and the patron is
billed for replacement value.When overdue items are returned, replaced, or paid, all blocks are
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[8SOkKed and iOSt item h88S
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B.... REPLACEMENT FEES:A replacement fee is charged when library materials are lost
or damaged to the extent that they can no longer be used.This fee covers the current
purchase price of the same or a similar item. wl I aaat ve Replacement of lost or damaged
material is acceptable, at the discretion of the Branch Manager.
.Phefees-:ta he eha ged far fast &F d arin gee rin ei4ak.�are d t rlr Fied asp I4 w.s .
ern. . .. ... .. .. . .. .. . . .. . .. . . .. .
1 ...•.I ., ......�w. 1.�ri....eearl.... l...repk-a.��,eFin .F.i.�w.... 1...��....W&Fk.. 1....11 �.:4&rl.... I�....Ir1. F.i.....1���.�..I� Iri. w.��.�ri.�w.��.�ri.l�....
ri. . .a�"'�:�� GI:�a��v�I�a� �Y M�...:� ....,�' .�;�� I�� .�. i�'I ...��.....,.��..IW�.I� .��:�... .1�' . .I�.p���.�;w....A�. .��.�..,�'ri.Y... .,��.�;��. . w.Y...
��G#Hffi..ete� If tIh e exaet v&l:l&rl Fla Il Fig r ava 4 a lg�e...lwra g 4lra t t Ian e...Gast �a....
e&ringargl�v e dl44ra G hargvdY k .Y a hrdeave r gawk gv IFgl� e e d alra�g
gg a I4aFgeve;Y arad a gage Ik a.rInim° gg a Rage I l�. the ga.ra. l�I4 raa.r Irn gl:
va4g�e Ira crag Galrragarg�e &tIIrar afk4tfee ..�gsIIry w�4 Igo �.vdY Iga�ed alra
the rpe�t Feeeirit p46irig
40.14...i •QK AA P RIX:&� Replacement cost is to be taken from a current ordering source, catalog,
listing, etc. If the material is no longer available for purchase, replacement charges will be based on
comparable materials. Tlh P k4 a Fep l�a eeFin en,t eest Gjp...l vj+��� 1 sets riet ) e*eeed t,he aeti+a Ya Iup axe..
the &etr
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piFavIdef&F the geirieF4 w4faFe E4 a4 peiF��&Fis u4irigthe 4hiFaFy7 airidta piF&vIde :f&F
the geirieF4..afetyaf 444FeFi us-krigthe MairiiFae GauFltyfkihk�e 1:i4FaFysysleirp7the
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G'4I I:I:: �`w F IV E Yl iA RS ()R YQUlS4GI:::R:: A4 e h 4d iFe iri aged a eiri yea Fs-&iF y&uFi ge iF
sha4, at a4:bkrpe&7 he atteirided aFi d adequa:t4y supeiFvk by a iF sp&Fi4l4 ...
erg,7 a Fi a di+k G,lu"a pRati*0 a 4 a th e sta:4 Gin
d uty 6 h a 4 att e F:in pt t a Id e rit 4y a Fl d �&e ate ::t h e p a Fe Fits-&iF iFe G pairl 44k2 a d u4
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'if::t dhe pa Fe iaut aG Irl EA fauFi d iairi ::t h as I4u�4 uFl g7 L4 staff F:in e Fig he iF s h au W st ay w 4 h
the 44d uFi:44he paFeirit eaFi hefauFidr
e .III th e pa Fe rit has-Fiat hee iri �&eated w4h Fi 24 F:in i�Fi utes air i4 the i"�4iFaFy
�S Gk:�41rlg7 a Staff F:ineF:inheiF GhL44,GL44:the pa4ee Fi&Fi eF:ineFgeiriey
riuFinheFr
WirideF Fia 6*euirpslaFices-fj4a4,a Staff also eF:in ha:iF take a eh4d au a9 the hu ally aFig.
�4;en as i'h't ��4 a IPI d G14e; F�in ay u&e the
kl41FL4FY uFiatteiridedY s-uhjeet ta iaul s aFid Feguk-itk)Fis piFarpuk�ated by the I\A&FiiF&e
systeF:in eaFiceFF4Fig hehavk)�F aFid e&Fiduet�
I:.,.... 1A S14 W PTIV 14AVI
I. Gh4diFeFi wha aFe I4ei as &Fup#ve wa4 4e as-ked by G:ta:ff:t&e&FFeet 44�F hehav�4F�
2. 4the paFeirits Fefuse &F aiFe uFiahk2ta earAiF4 the 444 :t Ian efaFin4y 44 he as-ked
tG Wave r
3. 4the eh ial4 &veF&eveiri yeaFs-al age a&uFiatteirided aFid paF saes ts-eaFiiriEA I4e
i&e ate d w 4 h iri t h e h u4d Fl g7 a S a f isp e F:in he F w 4 atte rp pt to e arita et a pa Fe Fit
4. QW&F7 imattended eh u 4 Fen W'4�.4e ea u4i'G'n ed as bei+�th @4 d4iti+Fba Fiee a Fid
"a dv'�S'ed the Fi eA 4pge th e,y w,,i4 be a4ed te Waver
5. 4the &f.*up#Ve hehav4F e&Fi#Fiues7 :the 44W w4 he a&kedta I42ave. Staff w4[
eFisuFethe 44W I42aves the hui"Wi"Figw
2A)g 4&E (4F PERS(AA13 9139CI EQUIPMENT,
� 4QW ,Wc *, W + e p Au5eF4Rr(;T a aee eq nay be d G
des-O,iriated k4iFaFy aFea&Y as-deteiFF:4Fied hy the 14aFieh MaFiageiFr
S IE C'T 110 IN 3 ............ USIE OF I .111BIRAIRY FACIII �I'T 11 IE S
1.M...0 F C 0 I iIIII«l R 6 Py C A PY D IM U I PI PURPOSE ROOM
:4AXT4PQ4S:1 Use E4M 10 MAY US[.E:,Library facilities isare open to programs sponsored or
by the Library, to MariF&e eauFity7 federal, aFid state, and Monroe county
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governmental agencies, and to public meetings held by groups headquartered in Monroe County
which are civic, cultural, educational, i .ilri. ; . . .Y...or charitable in nature. Such use does not imply
Library endorsement of the aims, policies, or activities of any group.Application for the use of any
meeting room will be made with the respective Branch concerned. However, final authority for use of
space will rest with the II:i4Fa Director of II ibra.r ies.
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110W IIiiiACIIHi i PH[.ES IlAAY Cw3 .. i.Un°[..D: The following regulations apply to all programs scheduled in Library
facilities:
• All programs must be free of charge and open to the public as space permits. No collections
may be taken or sales mad& VVi4ReFi x.eep#a: Irma alanaay Ige s+jhlaaaant.ed na, except as anp.pn°arved by
the Director of Libraries lalan adxaance l&la s � s dualalang aunh&a I04)4.4ga4angG7 gnu-ah�ae e la &laalanaance ala
_xh aqua.s- .a.�..ea ver".e s s
F" Ih, an.�Y axa..a:�a °a°n°a:�lan �n la`aa� Ida' ����°aa lan�"aa�"?a a:�la. �.. � �. eirieuFiFed "&la e. 1 6,6 ��U'p p Ihe s-..&la`s F".a e F...
f . .na..ww. Library facilities shall not be used for personal or private profit,
aai i laaaaaa laaaaa�.. �°a. �mrrna. ia. �mn, or advertising.
i. ....IIIPa asa e axe 0-41i44&7:he Il., lPa"anay 41 rnaat...hx h @W Fes- ern&a 4,l� asla Ik-.�naaa G,F
... ........... ............y.. i ...... ........ .....igeF:i........s... . ..,............. ....w ...:........... ......
a�i�aalan�a��aaY �aana�i �aany laan.�a�ala�aana�aa �aaa�aanga�alana�an�..� aaa�l�ha�
J: W NT&1 ExNah lad axa as wa4..h e laaaq.uaa ed t naagan....waa aWa Ia fa a alaa.a-aaaad...fal4a)va
.... ...II"Ilan irrnuar n occupancy pa:ncy it nits wit be r non.itored and enforced by tibrary staff. Meetings
exceeding rn"na`nxirn"nu rn"n oa;a;napa`nncy rnust reduce attendees in the n`.00rn"n,.rn"narwwa,.to a`n iar er n°oorn"n (if,
a van.iVanbte)., or conc ude the rn~nee in w.
.... Ines, anP"nd.,rn"nedian notices of the rrn Quip"n ..PI ay niQt nP"nP„",.Vude the Vnbra'nry's.,.pinQ[" e nurnber or ern"nannV,...,
address as contact in.fiorrn"na-tionw i...ina,se notices rn"na-ny.....not irn~,np y tib army sponsorship of a"imna;......
rn"nee in w.
• Sponsors may be required to execute a "hold-harmless" agreement and/or furnish
appropriate insurance naming Monroe County as additional insured for certain types of
programs, in compliance with the "Use of County Property" policy and procedures.
• Monroe County government agencies take preference over outside groups when scheduling
the use of meeting rooms. Once an outside group has booked the room, however, every effort
shall be made to avoid a forced cancellation in favor of the County agency.
• Refreshments may be served only by permission and special arrangement. Smoking and
alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Organizations tions rn~nany[Mt store rn"na tuna is or n°aafin°esim rn"ne nts in...
n"imne..,.tibrann°ies for.,.future..nn"neetn'.[ng5 Q,events..
g.... ...,lllw✓iaaedi ng and aao niaalren e Iraaoirris are aavaaiH aWe dualrlilrng..the Wbiraalry's saahaaxivaied houirs of aalpeiraau lio n.
and rn~nusn;.conctu de by a,tosi.n'n nirn"n.e. II,anre exceptions rn~nany.be granted any the.Director of,
I ibrann ies or dn"sig. mnQQw....
..........The Library reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any program or exhibit when
necessary.
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• � �i�a�gna...l�naa�a� Sian..�aliaaaa. �����d�l��i�ana au-�u.�A�i � I�i� i���.r luau-�u.rA� r .A�a-�u � ��,� �@mn�a.�.�mn~n�n @mn.�n�����;�mn ��u�u� to �I�n���...
t,e F,FW&&R e&e :)FHFq GOw#y,&R,9 neyan weather event" u n,,,: Pcheduted rn"nani n,te nanP"n„ce, tack of
the...Useirnt.e e".t, absence of GauFity &peiFty a tent, or power/water fa itur .
7;. /,II lAT"B,OR Ily�:;��lf�Ih^II�u.�,1/Illf�lh If�m Maintenance air l4yee au„p-n(] se u i i y sV,a�df are not
available.t &iFgaaia a.l:i irisa::t aaal 4irn heir ii-neehi ngr~.Organizations using the meeting
room are responsible for... .ai. ...ian.a'eded arrangement of furniture before their meeting as
well as rearranging and cleaning of the meeting room at the conclusion of the meeting.
Monroe County governmental agencies are responsible for making their own
arrangement with the Public Works Department f a'....na.uGh dutk2s aFid air'.e Feq.ikFed to
restore the meeting room to its original condition within a reasonable amount of time
following the meeting.
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seFved
The equipment owned bv the Monroe (COUOtyPublic Library may b8used
| within the library facilities, with o signed designee nfthe group tn accept naopnnoibiUtyr but may not
be loaned tn leave the facilities.
�RROCESS TWESERVE Roorns may be booked up to three (3) rnorfths in advance, on a first
come/first sewed bast. Phone,visit, or en-mit the Library Ehanch Managerfor avaitability and
�D I S�P I AY �F/\C I I F I�E S
STATEMENT: The Monroe County Public Library provides display facilities where available and
whenever possible. These facilities may include locked glass display cases, limited bulletin board
space, and limited wall space. The Library provides display space as a means of attracting
community attention and promoting the Library, its materials, collections, and services. Groups,
organizations, assemblies, collectors, specialists, institutions, industries, and individuals may use
these facilities for displays of educational, cultural, or recreational interest. However, use of these
facilities does not imply library endorsement of the display or of the aims, policies, or activities of the
sponsoring agent.All exhibitors must complete an Application forthe Use of Library Display
Facilities for approval bvthe Branch Manager.
PRKNITY L)isptays sponmyed or co-sponsored by the Ubuiry have first priority for use of disptay'
| ƒaciuties�
POLICY: Before a display is accepted, it must be previewed by the Branch Manager or a designated
representative for originality, professional quality(where appropriate), and condition. |tenno suitable
for hanging must be property outfitted with the necessary hardware. Temporary art displays and/or
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PRICES: No sale prices maybe visible the doa;stayed objects. A list of
persons participating in the display, and their local phone numbers, may be made available to
inquiring patrons. Prices are not to be quoted verbally, and under no circumstances may staff accept
money for the sale of any display item.
INSURANCE: If insurance is desired, it must be obtained by the individual or group responsible for a
given display. The Library has no responsibility to provide liability coverage of any kind —including
fire, theft, or vandalism. In those rare instances where the Library may itself solicit or sponsor a
display, it may also provide insurance, but is not under obligation to do so.
14 � 11 �.. d4 :: II Ily°IIIII :: i llll : Individuals or the official representative of the displaying groups
are responsible for transporting the display, arranging it, and removing it at the end of its allotted
schedule. Individual items within a display may not be withdrawn prior to the conclusion of the
display time and removal of the entire display may not be done without permission of the Branch
Manager.
RESPONSIBILITY: The Library shall not be held responsible for loss or damageto exhibits, special
equipment, or any other materials owned by an individual or group and displayed or used in such a
display in the Library.
II. � II III II .II Y CASES: The time limits for displaying in the..gk-isA���.p.sp[ay cases are determined by
mutual agreement between the Branch Manager and the displaying individual or group. A 30-day
time limit is recommended. The glass cases may be reserved....iii.... .dvaFice: when this is done, the
dates agreed on should be adhered to strictly.
AGREEMENT: Individuals or the official representative of the displaying group will sign a statement
indicating their understanding of the above and concurrence with it. The Branch Manager will sign
the agreement to indicate approval of the display on behalf of the library.
e...4iin4&..: i i bays a F,e tG be t riP 1'e Icy..ri i+�i+a agi� ri ipi,t...
AUTHORITY: The Branch Manager or a designated representative has the authority to accept or reject
a display based on the stated policy. Appeals to the decision must be made in writing to the t:i4F .F.y..
Director of Il. ibn°aries.
APPLICATION FOR DISPLAY: The Branch Manager or designee provides the Application for the Use of
the Display Facilities.Applications should be filled as early in advance of installation as scheduling
requires, up to one year in advance.The Branch Manager shall maintain a calendar of these bookings
and a two-year file of the applications.
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POSTERS AND FLIERS: Libraries having space available are encouraged to have library bulletin
board and a community bulletin board for displaying items of community interest.Where only one
bulletin board is feasible, library material will have:4iFst priority. Commercial advertisements are not
accepted for the bulletin boards. The Library does understandthat for some community activities,
such as recreational programs or adult educational programs, a fee is required. The Library will post
fliers for such events if they meet the other requirements.
All items for the bulletin board must be approved by the Branch Manager; no formal application is
required. Fliers and/or posters from recognized educational facilities will be accepted and displayed
as space is available.
Display of fliers or posters for events, other than Library-sponsored ones, on the bulletin board does
not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies, or activities of the event or the sponsoring
agent.
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| S IE G [U0nN 4 _ C 0n\1 F) 7IE IR IE Q U F)n\1 IEnN n _&����
| A,� STATEMENT:4,pi &�de;To meet the eh a Fig,4ig,needs nf the residents nf Monroe County and in
response to advances in communications technology, the Monroe County Public Library endeavors
to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, lifestyle, and
educational needs of Monroe County's diverse, multicultural community.
The Monroe County Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information
infrastructure accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible for its content.As with
other library rnotorioio' restriction of o child's occ000 to the internet is the responsibility nfthe
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judgment in evaluating the value and accuracy nf information found.
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����7[U���� � _ U U����� ������U�U �
������ n o��n � ~� u�o��on��on n n n�� n ��ono��u���
�1\1 AT�E�R I/\I S SE! �E GT 10�N
STATEMENT: This policy for the selection of books and all other library materials Unoiudinginternet
000eoo and other electronic media)for the use of the public has been developed as o flexible guide
for all those concerned with the selection process for the Monroe County Library System. It is
intended as o broad guide and not 000 procedure nnonuoL
POLICY ON LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION: The Monroe County Public Library system honors our
citizens with widely iveroe interests, backgrounds,.and needs. They further recognize
| the library was created to serve all&�the people within the Monroe County Library's service area,
regardless of race, age, lifestyle, creed, nr political persuasion, and therefore declare as o matter of
library materials selection policy that:
• Library material selection is and ohoii be vested in the Director of he
| y4OO[O8 County Public Library, and, under the di[8CdOO'
qualified members of the professional staff. Any such material or internet 000eoo oeieodnn
ohoii be held to be selected by the Library.
• Selection Of library material on the has-iw��+af its value tOa4 fff the
| of the community. No library material 000eoo ohoii be excluded because of
race, nationality, or the political or social views of the author or others contributing to their
creation. The Library must be responsible to public suggestion of items and subjects to be
included in the library collection.
• The Monroe County Public Library believes that censorship is o purely individual matter and
declares that while on individual is free to reject books and other information sources of
which he or she does not approve, the individual cannot exercise this right nf censorship tn
restrict the freedom of others to read,view, or hear. Parents have the responsibility to guide
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� and direct the reoding/�,Vievvin listening nftheir nvvn minor children. The Library does
not stand /n /ocoponentis.
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• Library staff defends the principles of the freedom to read,view., or hear and declares all
materials selected under this policy are considered constitutionally protected until,&u. ,h...:4pge..
as-they are determined unprotected by jurisdictional action aFid afteiF appeaki i4 aFiy7 have d4eeiri
SELECTION STANDARDS:While all staff members, as well as the general public, may recommend
materials to be considered for purchase, all recommendations are channeled through regular
processes and considered in the light of regular selection standards. To build collections of merit
and significance, materials will be considered according to objective guidelines.All acquisitions,
whether purchased or donated, are considered in terms of the following standards:
• Suitability of physical form for library use.
• Suitability of subject and style for intended audience.
• Present and potential relevance to community needs.
• Appropriateness and effectiveness of medium to content.
• Insight into human and social conditions.
• Importance as a document of the times.
• Relation to existing collection and other material on subject.
• Reputation to existing collection and other material on subject.
• Skill, competence, and purpose of the author.
• Attention of critics, reviewers, and public.
Library materials will not be marked or identified to show approval or disapproval of the contents,
and no material will be sequestered except for the purpose of protecting it from injury or theft.
LIMITATION IN SELECTION: As the Library is limited in its selection of materials by its financial
resources and available space, certain limitations are necessary; e.g., in the fields of law and
medicine, only the more general works of community interest and use are selected; in the field of
religion, a representative collection of beliefs and practices of the world's principal faiths and
religions is maintained—purely devotional materials are not generally selected for inclusion. In all
areas, selection is based on the merits of the work as well as serving the needs and interests of the
community.
The Library acknowledges a particular interest in local and state history. It therefore takes a broad
view of works by and about Florida and or Florida Keys authors, as well as general works related to
the State of Florida andf& the Florida KeysY but is uFideiF iva obi ated to add ta it
e i"i"ee#ari airiy suehthese materials i4 iat dc)es Fiat seeira"a. Fi to the Lu-phi"e uiriteiFest ta da sa ca.attec ia.n.
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CHILDREN'S MATERIALS: The Library is deeply committed to the conviction that a public library
should provide all children with the freedom to select books and materials without being limited to
an artificial grouping by age or grade level. The Library will not restrict children's access to available
materials, and bears no responsibility for a child's selection of such. Supervision of children's
selection and use of materials rests with their parents or caregivers. Library selection of adult
materials for its collection will not be inhibited by the possibility that such materials may come into
the possession of children.
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dup��eate Fin t F i�4 wNueh ..A u W he piFavu"ded hy se h o< i"I4 F 4s. � t Iks-aFe
a. .. .. ... ... ri.......:....y pi .:.....the ri.A .:... . e.......�..... ...........A...........:... � .:
�u u"�u u"u�l�u a� �u l� ��u�i�u �I�u� i� vu"� ���� I �.�� � _i� �� l�� .�u"�u � u�� �u�i � u"�. lu"�u i"
tIhe geerie Fa�pu"Wu h 4e The ..w u"4 FiEA I e du"WuLl4e ate t ...6 at Gf tIhe d e F:inaFi d s E4 a...spee4�e,...
&&ha im a umuF.& . .I. u„ t14,FaF au u u i u 46 Fespe"FiG 44�y tu d4epiu,EWW 41,g
LueL wflP IE�Fea4eu""u u.L sru4eu""uu. &uu""urFesr uu""u a paiptk:44F&4ieu, u.Lar iFnay sru"n IGueu"n
h e u.&e al a text o<)4Y iFa t h e u" t h aF1 u"iru u" u"d i�iru g the t t Ik i4. 4.
IIIFT M AT IE IR IAI......
The library system welcomes the donation of books and other library materials from individuals,
corporations, and other sources. Such gifts are accepted only with the understanding that they may
be retained, relocated, or discarded at the discretion of the library staff. Such gifts as are retained
cannot normally be given special housing but will be integrated into the general library collection. If
the donor insists that it be retained in a special outlet or that its use be restricted in any way, these
materials may not be accepted until clearance is received from the ::i4FaFy Director of II ib.ra ies.
The same standards of selection are applied to gift materials as to materials purchased from library
funds. Replacement and duplicate copies are added to the collection if needed. The costs of
processing and the availability of shelving space are also factors in determining the acceptance of
gifts. Gifts which do not meet the Library's standards for the collection may be placed in the Friends
of the Library book sale.
Unneeded duplicate copies may be placed in the book sale or given to another branch where they
are not yet in the collection. The Library does not provide valuations of gifts for tax deductions or
other purposes.
Choice of memorial books or other materials may be left to the library staff, or the donor may
indicate a particular book or subject desired. Often the library selection will reflect the special
interests of the person being commemorated.
Memorial materials are shelved with the regular collection, according to subject classification, so
that they will be available and useful to persons seeking materials on a particular subject. Book
plates will be placed in each item if requested by the donor.
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NlATERI/\I S
| Outdated, seldom used, or shabby �ennocan vveoken o oniieotinn as
surely as inouffioi�ntooquioidnno.Weeding the collection and selection nf items for discard are the
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� ultimate responsibilities of the inaotnr designee, but each
manager is regularly responsible for the upkeep of his/her branch onibaotinn. Continuous appraisal
| Of the haak COii8CtiO is as
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essential oo their initial selection for the library. In general, the same criteria apply tn weeding oo are
used in the selection of new nnoterioio and are largely based on the following consideration:
• Materials which contain outdated nr inaccurate information
• Superseded editions
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| 0 Worn or 4a&y rpaFkeddarnaged it8[OS
• Seldom used titles
• Availability of the material elsewhere in the system collection and/or convenient access to
| the material through th8 loan system.
| �� ���� �� '--~~—~~—~—~
| REPLACEMENT C)FMATERIALS: The Libnaryvviii not automatically replace aA materials withdrawn
because of inoo' donnoge' or wear. The oonne criteria that apply in original oeieodnn will apply to
replacement with particular attention given to the following:
� Continued value of the itie
| � D�nnondfnrth .� dtie
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� Extent of adequate coverage of the field in the existing collection
� Availability nf newer nr better material in the field
� Number nfcopies in the unit and/or system
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� Availability nfthe item in another format and/or through the bnon
system
DEACCESS|[)N|NG MATERIALS: Materials which are napiooed' outdated, obsolete, beyond their
useful service life or which are no longer needed as determined by library professionals may be
offered for sale or donation to other governmental units or, if no other governmental unit desires the
nnoterioio' to o non-profit agency as defined in Florida Statute 273.01/3\. The onot nf transferring the
property ohoii be paid by the governmental unit or the private nonprofit agency purchasing or
receiving the donation of surplus property. If the materials are offered for sale or donation and no
nthergnvernnnentoiunitnrnnn-prnfitogennyexpreooeoonintereotinthennoterioio' thevoiuenf
| which the Direotn determines to be $5'001 or higher' ohoii be onid by public
ouodnn to the highest responsible bidder' after publication of notice not less than 1 week nor more
than 2 weeks prior to ooie in o newspaper having general oirouiodnn in Monroe County. y4oterioio'
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the value of which is known to be or the director determines to be under$5'OOO' or nnoterioio which
have been offered for sale at public auction and which have received no bids may be disposed of in
the most efficient and cost effective means available.
�F�R�E�E �P U�B I IC/\TIONS
| A7 Materials produced by the Library or other local, state, or federal governmental
agencies will be distributed in the library as space oiinvvo. The Library will make every effort to make
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mm�annot be considered a depository for such materials. Il�f� teriats ���°�.�r n�.ti n e nera awareness,
of ,ca`n& ���.n,mn°'��n°Qfi organizations, Q'.�,��n� a`n�.�c ,.,omm�a`n& institutions, and recognized co,r nnmr'wrft g, Qnj�,s w n&U be...
dosM.anM as space a[lowr s, wr ifl the a`npp'.ova`nV of the I15ra`nnc@mn..11Aa`nmmwgQr a...dQa. ig[n ee. ....
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,04.1 P H 0 C;RA!,]R !SCIIEIIN I IIE IIR AIII QIF1III V IIE
Monroe County Public Library provides its customers with access to most of the original items in its
Florida History archival collections. Library staff, however, reserves the right to restrict handling or
copying of materials which may jeopardize the records' continued preservation.
Customers may duplicate archival materials using their own digital capture or photographic
equipment onsite, subject to imnannd inf restrictions above.. Some archival material may also be
available in digital format. Downloads of low-resolution, archival images., or audio files from the
library's websites are available free of charge. 14 .fu.....iFesak�a:tk)i ru....FepF .u.e# F.i.s...(.g. .F.i.eiFa4 Y....u.F.i.earp ,.i. .s . .Y.
4� s4e irp asleia fi4&) ea Fi hay piFavaded alai FeF:iwa vahl42 A t&F age.iaped a.(.avUGh a.s-Ga rn aaet,
diGG� at a G(a�t vl I&99 peiF..i�rp age I4&iaa....piFEA4..aFid Feseaaeh.. Fg aFaik as k)FFis Fina .l Sri...
&F aFated a vwaiwv is & 44S fee7 atthe ofi� iae#&iaa (9 t:i41FL4FY Gt :ffw
Monroe County does not hold copyright over the original images in the archival collections.
Responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright claims to the original images must be
assumed by those wishing to reproduce the images.
For.F.a. Fa a:auFit is Awl a iaa�:A n ;a. ; nn�;@mn ;°.a; unable to visit the archives, basic look-up and copying services
(such as obituaries and city directory listings) are provided at as e&� & &04faia e aeh a aFeh7wh n.
tirn~ne and resources perrn~nit. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Materials from the
Library archives will not be loaned to customers for the purpose of outside copying.
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SE CTII CO IN IIP B 0 0 BAM N1IIIIII W .
I'nogrannn"ns at the.Monn°�.e C.ouray of
II ���n�nlIlIn support our strategic ��ta n, ���.�V;�ter our�,�.ttectiomm�
rn"na`na"Q dan&a.a.w...a`od pmQ".vidQ."�...anQ�.,Q�.,Qw�a.,n,,ia"o Pu�nbUQw; a;umnQw;es,w newnQw;e,s a`nrnd..,fa`nQw;n&nt,ne is �nnW ,a.aw P pQ".nn°t nn ...
eti ibitity for state annd.fiederan.V funding, and expanding the community visibitit of the tibrary s autern~nw.
Wde-ranging offering of pro na'nrn"n:a for an.Vt dern"n.o ranp.hoQw,s fiQ„a,a.aaaw,na.ry.the II o.bna ry Syst alrn's presence ennc as an,
cutt uranV and edu cantion.anV center and provides a;n `third space" for.the II VnuHdan (Keys mmmu.niu"yw..
Ro u°annn"ns nmlrnany serve e a"@mn.e edu.canu"non.a`nn nmmforma`nu,.iona`nn.necnea;nunona`n.n and aryocna`nt.nneeda„n of citizens whnVe,
refit cting aw n a gern~nent with a;n diverse popuVanw"ion and protmoting both an sense of Qw,orn~nrn~nun.iw"y and
u.w a a a-n Q."Q of w"@m,e II n b nm.a ryn .,
ina t authority fiQ.r pnogranmmTnnTOnng at anU Ubra ry bunnnQw,@tunes nests Ywit@mn.the Il�up.neQw,u"or of Ub.nannnes.or
designated staff.ff.. IFIhe III:.1lbirairy's professional and Ipwra.profQmrssloirnan staff.use the f(Ak,,Wingariteiria In
ma`nl<.p.ng decisions about program topics,.speakers, and accompanying.nemru�u.nQw,es:,
• va i a bitity of space,
• .Auw Beta ry concerns
• i�,etevance to Qw,Q.rn~nrn~nu.umniw"y needs and We rests, inc u.ding @mn.�a.�wQ.rn°icanV or educant.ionnanV significance
• Presenter's background and expertise In a (x)inteint area and the treaMnerrt of content Rm
intended audience
.... Emse mnw"a`nto o awa`n m
.... IIaen°fQ":Dn"mmom fQ"r a„biidn°Q-a,o ann"nd...tee nn,a.;,,,,minn,a.aa..,.banw/e..,.PEQ YIQ":D,.us Q=Q ri Qo QQ PQ1fQnn°nma" ng fQ":Dn°,you n ...
audiences, be age appropriate,te, and register as an vendor with tun the C'.ou rfty of Monroe.
In addition,the Il::..bra ry.d draws upon other.corn~nmuniw"y.resources in deve.Vopin pn°Q.grannn~ns and anQw.tive y.
partners with nQ.r.umn".pn°ofi organizations, government agencies and Q.ru"@mneum.edu cationa;n.V and cu ttu ra;t
hsw"nMions to dewrdQ.rp.annd present Qw,Q.r".sponsQ.ru°ed ymj.bU(,; pu°.o ranr ns. II"'n°Q.wfiesa. ionanV pw n°fQ.rn°r n.e s and
Pne,sennaen,".,u..t Wane" n`,efloQ";a'....".apeonagled....or un"nn,am mpQntn,sQ n"n"nan, ,be bn,nmQ.d fQ".Dnm.,LJ bra..r Pn"Q 9 annn"n,a.i..,.an i an mWQ".Dn:....
wfuh::the Cu;Lonuy o f IMo niroe or ulhirou,,,agh agee nnaa.irnu wvfulh a Vflb.lrary Ib iranirnQwhas firndfwrGd ia .IIC irIeinQn.s (��)f the
JUran.ny Q r anoi a tiQrn..a
Mn°anu°y sponsorship a.n.@m ip of a pn ogranrn"n does not Qw on.a.aw"iMw an endQ.wn a.ern~nenw".nwfi w"@mne content or views
emn°aa,a.a,a.aed....by wn°Q.n,mnna'e,.ra.a or In the anudnme Ii„bra ry.,.wnogrannn"n5 am fnQQ-^..,.and open a"Q":D..,the
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wj b 4;,n, i h e U b i a ry reserves the n"n b.a to c an m e t a WOW pn Q":D n"%;;,nn"n"n or t o n"n Q":Dt..,.s Q b e d,w Q a n....P Q":D n"a n.,mn
Rogannn"ns nmlrnany be canrnQ;.aw,Vtaw,d.for an variety reasons �.mw;Vu di n an weather er event, una.a.a,@m edu.ted
rn~na`nnn.tena`nn.ce, tack of hterest, absence of w"a` enw", or poweil"ta`nw"er fa i u re. Ca`nn.a,etted pro nm.ann~ns are not
rnaw,Qw,aw.a.sanr y n aw,a.aQw,.hedu Nd. The Mn°anu°y does not offer p.ro ranrn~ns that are puure y.Qw,orn~nrn"n.ercia t or a.aetf-.
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SEC...III ............ G II IFTS A 1114 IC ICE 0 IN AT 110 IN S IF)0 JICY
0a0 .. AT.0 .Ilk°TAIkT.fw...f f°....QII.° 7....II to.. U.fw 7...A.l .D...P0NATIONS
POLICY: Donations to the Monroe County Public Library System will generally be accepted only
when there are no conditions imposed by the donor with regards to use, location, rebinding, or
disposal.
RESTRICTIONS: Should a donor wish to place a.F.a. ...restrictions.(.$). on a gift, all details. .�t.h....F. .g. .F.k...
taanb.ou t that specific gift and the shall be referred to the II.iI F F Director of
I ibra.n oe.s...for a determination as to its acceptability.
PLAQUES-.:.In accordance with the Board of County Commissioners' direction on 22 April 1992,
permitting the presentation of plaques, the Library has limited the size of interior plaques in the
Monroe County Public Library facilities to 81/2" x 18". A.F.a. ...a.F.a.k...All such presentations must be
referred to the I::I4Fa Director of II ..b a rig.s for written approval prior to formal acceptance by the
.. .
Library. .�Te�i�lu"� ..TTFavi"k the
Il...i�hiF�a� i 4. e t �a��.�i� i� � ak�&he iF ee 4e d �Fa adairaee E4 aeeeptaFice7
A.........GIFTS AND CASH DONATIONS:Any donated gifts purchased for the Monroe
County Public Library System, or cash donations given to the library for any
purpose other than the purchase of library materials, with a value equal to, or.i�Pu..,
rnore thann,$500.00, must be presented to and approved by the W) aaFy Director of II ib inn oa,s, prior to
formal acceptance of the specified purchased gift or cash donation by the Monroe County Public
Library System. The donor should first approach the Manager of the Library concerned, who will
discuss the offer with the W)R)Fy Director of II ib.r.a oars to determine need and feasibility, as well as any
maintenance or other possible long-term obligations that may be incurred by acceptance of the
offer. The Director then approaches the County Administrator for approval and reports back to the
Manager and the gift giver for implementation. Such approval is also required for any gift project
affecting the library structure Cash donations of this nature, that have no undue
restrictions placed on them, may be accepted conditionally prior to this formal acceptance
procedure.
This procedure is in keeping with the.sta.F.a.daFd....Monroe County protocol for handling aRy
unanticipated funds, including grant moneys, which can be formally accepted only upon approval by
the County Attorney and the Board of County Commissioners.
h2&:4(= XA i::Af 11 .11 : Any offering to the library of non-library material, such as framed art, sculpture,
etc., for permanent display as library property, will be approved by the 14.: I4Fa Director of l ibranr.e
prior to its acceptance. Both original works of art and reproductions may be chosen. Care will be
used to select items of special interest to the community. The following general criteria will be takeFi....
uFlt& aeeauFaV onns.dered in the selection of all items of this type:
• Artistic merit of the original work of art.
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• Artistic reputation of the artist.
• Importance of the artist historically, or in the contemporary or local scene.
• The contribution the item will make to the institution.
• The suitability of the item for general viewing.
(taQk;IF T MAT .. I L&R E G PT F R ...(,See...APPENDIX )�
S IE GT 110 IN .= II[..U INI III EEFIS .... III II',' FRIENDS G I IF S
FRIENDS ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
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Members of the Friends of the Library provide invaluable assistance with fundraising
and advocacy. Their interest,volunteer time, and support contribute significantly to responsive
public service and library development for the people of Monroe County.
Friends of the Library are non-profit groups organized on the local level and governed according to
specific organizational by-laws. Local Friends groups represent their communities and the entire
Monroe County Library system by serving as support groups to the Library . .i�&,&�. .. aa.r. .Y...
l.,4,Fa Director of 1, ibrar..e , and Library Managers.
As representatives of the Monroe County System, all Friends activities should be in accordance with
the policies and procedures of the library system, follow the terms of their MOU with the BOCC,, and
follow local, state, and national public library laws. Activities should also conform to any state
regulations administered through the Division of Library and Information Services, Florida
Department of State.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS AND ACTIVITIES
Library volunteers generously contribute to our vitality while fostering investment in our
communities. To uphold accountability and public safety, library volunteers are required to satisfy
conditions of Monroe County Administrative Instruction no. 4715.4 and its revisions.
Exemptions to the Administrative Instruction include, but are not limited to:
• Back-office duties, such as book-mending, document scanning, and furniture refinishing.
• Grounds-keeping, such as watering, raking, graffiti removal, and litter collection.
• Middle School and High School students fulfilling class/school community involvement
requirements may volunteer by approval of the Assistant Director—Public Services.
• Friends of the Library volunteers participating in Friends events, such as author lectures, book
sales, and book donation sorting.
Under no conditions are volunteers allowed to access federally m protected patron
information, act in the capacity of a librarian, nor be within a library public area
without a badge identifying them as a volunteer.
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