Section C - Public Services

Policy Number C056.5

Charitable and Community Activities-Local

Branch libraries may participate in local community activities and benefits at the branch manager’s discretion on a case by case basis. Participation may include both advertisement in the library and collection locations in the facility. These activities shall be of local interest and concern only and are for the purpose of assisting local non-for-profit organizations and needy families of the community. Activities and concerns of controversial groups will not be considered. Appropriateness for the library shall be a major factor.

The Library shall not be liable for any loss or theft from the collections, nor will it assume responsibility for maintenance or transportation of collections. Publicity for such collections shall not be the responsibility of the Library. Staff time should be not involved on a regular basis.

Groups and organizations denied access to collecting at the local branch library shall have the right of appeal. Within one week the request shall be reviewed by the Deputy Director and a written response to both parties. An additional appeal may be submitted to the Director within 15 days of such denial. The Director shall respond in writing with a ruling concerning the denial within fifteen days.

If the Director determines that the request should be denied, a final appeal may be made to the District’s Board of Trustees. Such appeal must be made in writing and must arrive at the District’s Administrative offices no later than the 25^th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s Board packets. The Trustees shall be supplied with the final group appeal along with all findings by management. Appeals to the Board of Trustees must be filed within thirty days of the date of the denial finding submitted by the Director.

(Approved 2/8/93)