Policies

Every resident of Collegedale is eligible for a free library card account regardless of age. Those who own property or a business in Collegedale, or are currently enrolled Southern Adventist students are also eligible for a free library card account.

All children under 19 years old residing in Hamilton County are eligible for a free library card.

All adult applicants who reside in Hamilton County or outside of Hamilton County are eligible for a library card for an annual fee as outlined in the Fine and Fee Schedule.

Hamilton County Individual	Non-Resident Individual
Hamilton County Family with Kids (Under 18)	Non-Resident Family
Hamilton County Adult Family	Non-Resident Senior Individual OR Family

Library Card Guidelines

Katie Lamb Public Library respects its patrons’ privacy by keeping gathered information confidential. For more information on Patron Privacy see Section 2.0.

1. Valid photo identification including current address or valid photo identification and secondary proof of current physical address (such as a utility bill, tax bill, lease, paystub, or other piece of USPS delivered mail) are required. A P.O. Box may be used as a secondary mailing address but is not accepted as address verification.
2. Acceptable forms of identification include:
• Driver’s license
• Federal, state or local government ID card
• Passport
• School ID card
• U.S. Military card
• Permanent Resident Card / Alien Registration Receipt Card
• Consulate ID
3. Patrons must present a current ID to obtain a library card and accounts must be in good standing (i.e. not delinquent) before a card is renewed. All Library Cards must be renewed every 1 year.
4. Cards for Children:
• There is no minimum age for obtaining a library card.
• Parent or legal guardian must present his/her photo identification and proof of current address for cards issued to children under the age of 16.
• Parents or legal guardians are responsible for items checked out by their minor children.
• If a parent or legal guardian has a library card, the card must be in good standing.

 

The Katie Lamb Public Library is committed to protecting the privacy of all information, including patron requests for service or materials, loan transactions, online sites visited, and resources accessed. Records that link personally identifiable information to borrowed or requested materials or to visited websites are created and maintained only as long as required for the business of libraries. Library staff do not release such information to individuals or to any private or public agency.

By default, the library does not maintain prior reading lists on patron accounts. A patron may enable this feature on their account page on the library website.

Library staff may access personal data stored in the Library’s computer system only for the purpose of performing their assigned Library duties.

Confidentiality of patron records is protected under state law per Tennessee Code §10-08 (Addendum I). The Library will comply with all proper judicial processes, such as a government order to produce documents or information, while preserving patron confidentiality to the extent allowed by law.

Parents and Children

We respect the privacy and confidentiality of all library users, no matter their age. Parents or guardians of a child under age 18 who wish to access their child’s library records will provide the child’s library card or card number, show their ID, and the child must be present and give their verbal consent for their parent to access their records.

Information that can be provided to parents upon presentation of their child’s library card, to an authorized person as stated above, or by telephone to patrons who provide the name and library card number:

• The number of items on loan and the due dates.
• Number of books on hold.
• Fines and fees due on the account.
• Due date information about specific items when the titles are provided by the requestor.

The Katie Lamb Public Library strives to provide a welcoming environment for all Library patrons. The following Rules of Conduct are meant to ensure that the Library is a safe and enjoyable place. Library staff shall have the right to contact the proper authorities and ask individuals to leave the Library when individuals are in violation of these rules. Violation of Library policies or any unlawful behavior may result in the loss of Library privileges.

The following are prohibited in Library facilities, and program spaces:

1. Damage, destruction, or theft of Library or personal property.
2. Abusive, threatening, or intimidating language.
3. Conduct that disturbs or endangers Library patrons, staff, or volunteers.
4. Conduct that hinders others from using Library space, equipment, or materials.
5. Interference with an employee’s performance of his/her duties or a patron’s use of the Library. Such behavior includes but is not limited to verbal abuse, intimidation, and harassment based on membership in a class protected by the U.S. Constitution (e.g., sex, race, religion) or in violation of other federal or Tennessee law. Examples include sexual harassment and harassment or intimidation of individuals because of their group affiliation.
6. Sleeping.
7. Selling or solicitation, with the exception of certain Library-sponsored events.
8. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, or tobacco use in any form.
9. Open containers of alcoholic beverages.
10. Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
11. Consuming food within the library. Covered drinks are allowed in designated areas. Patrons must dispose any trash and clean up any mess prior to leaving the library.
12. Leaving bags or personal items unattended.
13. Any use of computers or Internet access that interferes with the activities of the Library or its network, or is in violation of federal, state, or local laws.

The following must be observed at all times:

• Appropriate attire, including but not limited to shoes and a shirt, must be worn at all times.
• Modes of transport (e.g., bicycles, scooters, etc.) must be left outside. The Library is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of such items.

In addition, please be aware:

• The Library is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged on Library premises.
• Animals are not permitted inside Library facilities with the exception of service animals on duty or in training, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, and animals that are part of library-approved events.
• Library staff reserves the right to contact the appropriate authorities when children are left unattended, do not observe the Rules of Conduct, or are in distress (see Safe Children policy).
• Library staff may ask any patron to leave when he/she is in violation of the Rules of Conduct. Library staff may contact the appropriate authorities if a patron refuses to leave when asked.
• Violation of any of these Rules of Conduct may result in the patron’s Library privileges being modified, suspended, or revoked, removal of the patron from the building, or criminal prosecution if the conduct constitutes a violation of federal law, state law, or local law.
• Severe violations, repeat or similar offenses, or disregard of instructions from Library staff may result in a trespass notice issued by the Collegedale Police Department.

Exceptions to these Rules of Conduct may be granted at the discretion of the Library Director or designee.

Request for Reconsideration of Modification, Suspension, or Revocation of Library Privileges

A patron who has had his/her Library privileges modified, suspended, or revoked will receive a determination letter. Any modification, suspension, or revocation of library privileges will be upheld through the appeal process. Any appeal of a decision to modify, suspend, or revoke a patron’s Library privileges must use the following procedure:

1. The patron must submit a written request for reconsideration, together with any applicable supporting documentation, to the Library Director within ten (10) days following the date of the determination letter.
2. After review, the Library Director will communicate, in writing, a decision to uphold, modify, or overturn the original decision, including the reason for such decision, to the patron who initiated the request for reconsideration within fifteen (15) days following receipt of the request for reconsideration.
3. If the patron who initiated the request is not satisfied with the Library Director’s decision, he/she can appeal the decision to the Library Board within ten (10) days following the date of the decision.
4. The Board will review the request and any supporting documentation relating to the Library Director’s decision and decide within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal to uphold, modify, or overturn the Library Director’s decision.
5. The patron will be notified in writing of the Boards decision within fifteen (15) days following such decision.
6. The Board decision regarding the request for reconsideration shall be final and shall constitute an exhaustion of a patron’s administrative remedies.
7. A patron whose Library privileges have been revoked must schedule a meeting with the Library Director or designee prior to resumption of any Library privileges. The purpose of the meeting will be to review these Rules of Conduct to ensure future compliance.

The Katie Lamb Public Library welcomes children. Library staff members are trained to help children with library materials and services. We want to provide a safe and appropriate environment for all library users. However, our library is a public building. The library does not have facilities or staffing to provide childcare and childcare is not the library’s role. Parents and caregivers are responsible for the safety, comfort and conduct of their children while in the library. Children under the age of twelve (12) must be supervised by a responsible person sixteen (16) years of age or older.

Library staff members will take the actions outlined below in these or similar situations:

• A child is alone and frightened or crying in the library
• A child is alone and doing something dangerous, or another person in the library seems to be a danger to the child
• A child is alone and is not following the library rules
• No caregiver comes to pick up a child under the age of sixteen (16) within 10 minutes of closing time
• Any child under the age of twelve (12) is alone in the library

Library staff members will evaluate the situation and attempt to contact the child’s parent or guardian. If staff cannot reach the parent or guardian, they will place the child in the care of the appropriate local law enforcement agency. Library staff can require that unattended children go with them during emergency procedures, such as seeking shelter from severe weather or evacuation of the building, but under no other circumstances will Library staff take a child out of the building or transport children.

The goal of the Katie Lamb Public Library (the “Library”) is to provide the citizens of Collegedale with a range of materials in a variety of print and non-print formats to meet their informational, cultural, educational, and recreational needs and interests.

To meet this goal, the Library has developed procedures for selecting, evaluating, re- evaluating, and withdrawing materials. These procedures are intended to ensure that the collection reflects all points of view on current and historical issues, and that materials are available in diverse media formats.

The Library endeavors to provide a range of opinions, majority and minority, on all subjects, and does not exclude materials based on the author’s or producer’s point of view. The Library also attempts to avoid collections that reflect inordinate responsiveness to a single point of view.

Individual use of Library materials is a private and personal matter. All citizens are free to reject for themselves materials of which they may disapprove; no citizen may restrict the freedom of use and access for others. Responsibility for the reading, listening, and viewing of Library materials by minors’ rests with their parents or legal guardians, not with Library staff. Selection of Library materials is not inhibited by the possibility that materials may come into the possession of children.

Responsibility for the selection and removal of books and other Library materials resides with the Library Director, subject to the oversight of the Katie Lamb Library Board.

Criteria for Selection

Books and materials are selected according to intrinsic merit, subject treatment, community interest, and contribution to a balanced collection in the Library. No single standard of suitability can be applied in all cases. The volume and nature of requests for access to Library materials by members of the public is a significant factor in selection. Flexibility, open-mindedness, and responsiveness are exercised during the evaluation process. Materials are selected to present a variety of opinions on a subject and are judged as a whole rather than on isolated passages.

Additional items of consideration are user request, suitability of subject matter, cost, availability, and recognition by established reviewers. Materials are evaluated as a whole and chosen with the intent of creating a balanced collection that represents a wide array of viewpoints, attitudes, and ideas.

Collection Development and Maintenance

The Library will evaluate its collection on a continuing basis in response to the changing nature and needs of the community. The criteria used in the selection of materials will be used in its withdrawal.

In order to maintain the collection in its most useful and attractive condition, the professional staff will consider for withdrawal material that is:

• No longer in demand
• Superseded by a newer edition or a more accurate resource
• In poor condition

Replacement of a withdrawn item is not automatic, the decision to replace will be based on the selection policy. When appropriate, deteriorating items will be repaired.

The Library will make every effort to transfer unneeded items in usable condition to Library support groups, local community organizations, or a library vendor specializing in discards and donations from libraries that provide revenue in return for surplus materials. Unneeded items transferred to the ownership of a Library support group may be sold to benefit Library programs and services.

Reconsideration of Materials

The Library welcomes expression of opinion by patrons about the collection or individual titles, but will be governed by this Policy in making additions and deletions.

Patrons who request the reconsideration of Library materials will be asked to put their request in writing by completing and signing the Katie Lamb Public Library Request for Reconsideration Form. All fields on this form must be completed and returned to library staff.

In order to request reconsideration of library materials, patrons must have a library account in good standing. Patrons can only place two (2) requests at any given time. An individual material will only be reviewed once every 12 months.

After review, the Director, or designee, will communicate a decision and the reason for it, in writing, to the patron who initiated the request for reconsideration.

In the event that the patron who initiated the request is not satisfied with the decision, they can present a written appeal of the decision to the Director and the Katie Lamb Return to Top KLPL Policies – 8 Library Board. The Director and the Board will communicate a decision and the reason for it in writing.

Requests are reviewed in the order they are received; each request and appeal may take up to 60 days to review but could be longer depending on the number of requests.

Collection Usage Rules

1. Loan of materials:
   • Individual Library Cards: There is a checkout limit of forty-five (45) total items per library card. Media is limited to ten (10) at one time.
   • Family Library Cards: There is a checkout limit of seventy-five (75) total items per library card. Media is limited to ten (10) at one time.
   • Loanable materials have a maximum of two (2) renewals. The loan period for most materials is three (3) weeks. DVDs, Magazines, and Passes can only be checked out for seven (7) days.
   • New Materials can only be checked out for seven (7) days with one (1) renewal.

   Borrowed items will be renewed automatically three (3) days before the due date, with some exceptions:

   • Another user has requested it
   • The item reached its maximum number of renewals
   • The user’s account is blocked due to fines or fees
   • The item is an electronic resource, such as an eBook or eAudiobook
   • The item is a special collection, such as Passes and Kits

   Users who have opted to receive email notices will receive a courtesy message three days before the item’s due date. This notice will indicate which items were renewed and which items could not be renewed.

2. Holds: Any circulating library materials may be placed on hold. When the item requested is available, the patron is notified that the material will be held for seven (7) days. Patrons may place up to thirty (30) holds per account. Ten (10) of these holds may be media.
3. A library card in good standing, or a valid photo ID, is needed to check out any library materials.
4. Equipment malfunctions: The library is not responsible if a patron’s equipment malfunctions when playing media borrowed from the library.
5. Some collections are non-circulating and may only be used in the library.

Fines and Fees

All cardholders are responsible for materials borrowed on their card. Overdue fees are charged as outline in the fines and fees schedule. The Library may impose and collect lost item fees for the infringement of the established rules and regulations and may suspend or revoke the borrowing of any book or other material by a cardholder who has failed or refused to pay any fee or to return any book or other material by the due date set by the Library.

Notifications, for materials due, are a courtesy of the library. Patrons are obligated to return their materials on time, even in the event notifications are not received. If overdue items have not been returned within seven (7) days of the due date, the patron will receive an email reminder notice. A second courtesy reminder notice will be sent 14 days after the due date. The patron’s account will be billed a lost item fee for any material not returned for the overdue material 30 days after the due date and a billing notice will be sent to the patron.

Regulations

1. A library card becomes delinquent when the charges on his/her account reach an amount specified in the fines and fees schedule. Borrowing privileges are suspended until the total charges owed are less than that amount.
2. All library debts are discharged when listed in a patron’s bankruptcy.
3. A police report (filed within 60 days of items being due) is necessary for the Library to waive related fees and replacement costs on items stolen from the patron or checked out on a lost/stolen library card. Processing fees are non-refundable.

The Katie Lamb Public Library (KLPL) is committed to serving the public by providing materials to meet our patrons’ needs. The mission of the Library is to enrich lives, build community, and foster success by bringing people, information, and ideas together. The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service offers patrons access to collections beyond what is held in Collegedale, allowing patrons to request items to be sent to the Library. ILL services are available to cardholders in good standing. Up to three (3) ILL requests may be pending or checked out at one time. Patrons who have lost or damaged three (3) ILL items will lose the ability to request ILLs.

The average time to fill requests is two (2) weeks, although turnaround can be four (4) weeks or longer. While every effort is made to fill interlibrary loan requests, occasionally items simply cannot be found, or libraries may be unwilling to lend them.

Materials Not Available Through ILL

• Newly published materials (materials less than one year old)
• Textbooks
• Books copyrighted or dated prior to 1920
• Entire issues of periodicals
• Rare books
• E-books or e-documents/articles
• Any item that is valued $50 or more
• Restricted Material

The lending library can dictate the conditions under which it will lend materials. Some of the materials may be designated by the lending library as restricted. This means that this material must be used in the Katie Lamb Public Library and cannot leave the building. Library staff will notify the patron that the material is available but restricted to in-library use only.

Loan Period

The length of the loan is set by the lending library, not KLPL, and will vary accordingly. The due date is noted on each item. If the item can be checked out and is not picked up by the due date, it will be returned to the lending library.

Renewal of ILL materials is dependent upon the restrictions set by the lending library. Patrons must call the library to request a renewal seven (7) days before the due date indicated. Overdue ILL materials cannot be renewed.

The lending library may exercise the option to recall material needed by its local patrons. If the material is recalled before the due date, the patron must, upon notification, return the material immediately.

Fines and Fees

Any item received via ILL service is subject to the same fees/fines placed on similar items owned by the Library. In addition, libraries which loan material to KLPL may place additional fines/fees on loaned items.

The patron is responsible for any damage to and/or loss of the material which results after he/she has picked up the Interlibrary Loan requested material. Patrons will not be billed for item(s) noted as damaged prior to their checking out the item(s).

The Library’s computers allow users to use a variety of electronic resources. All library computers must be used in accordance with the Library Conduct Policy.

The Library is committed to providing access to information, educational, recreational and cultural resources for library users of all ages and backgrounds. The library strives to balance the rights of users to access electronic resources with the rights of users to work in a public environment free from sounds and images intended to harass library patrons or staff.

Library staff is available to help library patrons use the computers to find the information they need. Library staff or volunteers can help patrons learn how to use search tools on the computers, but cannot provide extensive one-on-one instruction. Library staff or volunteers will not enter information for library patrons.

Privacy

The Library takes a variety of measures to protect your privacy when you use the library computers. The library’s computers are in a public area. Others may be involuntarily exposed to what you are viewing. The library asks that you remain sensitive to the fact that you are working in a public environment shared by people of all ages.

Precautions

Illegal activities or activities that interfere with or disrupt the network, users, services or equipment are prohibited and not protected by the library’s privacy policy. The library does not routinely monitor public computers, but reserves the right to do so when a violation of this policy or illegal activity is suspected. Staff is authorized to take immediate action to protect the security of computers and the network and to enforce the following rules. This includes confiscating any removable media, requiring a user to leave a computer or the premises, and contacting law enforcement authorities.

The Internet is a global resource. The Internet may contain material of a controversial nature. Users should note that not all Internet sources provide accurate, complete or current information.

All patrons are permitted to use Library computers to access the Internet. All Library computers with Internet access use a technology protection measure to block, filter or otherwise protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors. Public wireless Internet access is also filtered, and all Library policies concerning legal, acceptable and safe use of computers and the Internet apply.

Patrons are responsible for complying with copyright law, licensing agreements and the policies of individual websites that you view.

Software and other files downloaded from the Internet may contain viruses or spyware that may infect other computers

Supervising Computer Use by Children

Filtering software may not block all material users find offensive. Librarians cannot act in the place of parents in providing constant care and supervision of children as they explore the Internet. Parents and legal guardians are responsible for monitoring any and all Internet use by minors. A parent or legal guardian must give permission for computer usage by any minor twelve (12) or younger.

Rules Governing Use of Library Computers

Use of library technology by each and every staff member, volunteer, or patron shall constitute that person’s acknowledgment of, and agreement to, abide by this Internet Use and Safety Policy, including guidelines for use of the Internet by minors. Failure to comply with the following rules may result in loss of computer privileges, loss of library privileges and prosecution.

• Patrons must use a library card in good standing or guest pass to log into the computers.
• Patrons may use the computer for a two (2) hour session, patrons may request additional time from staff if there is no one waiting.
• Children under the age of twelve (12) must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian while using the computers.
• Patrons may download files using supported media. The library is not responsible for damage to your media or for corruption of your data, including damage caused by mechanical malfunction or corruption caused by virus or spyware infection while using library computers.
• Respect others’ privacy by not attempting to observe or comment on what others are viewing.
• Remain sensitive to the fact that you are working in a public environment shared by people of all ages.
• Use headphones when listening to audio content and keep volume low so you do not disturb others.
• As a courtesy to others, log off/end session completely when you are finished with your session. This also protects the privacy of your search history.
• Do not misuse computer equipment or software.

Misuse includes but is not limited to:

• Viewing material that violates federal, state or local laws or regulations, including those regarding accessing, viewing, printing and distributing obscenity

or child pornography.

• Hacking into the library computer system or any other computer system
• Mishandling, damaging or attempting to damage computer equipment or software; tampering with computer settings.
• Interfering with system operations, integrity or security.
• Uploading, downloading, or creating computer viruses or other forms of malicious programming.
• Engaging in any activity that is deliberately offensive or creates an intimidating or hostile environment.
• Watching pornography.
• Violating copyright laws and software licensing agreements or the policies of the individual websites that you view.
• Disclosing, using, or disseminating personal identification information regarding minors without proper authorization.
• Failing to pay for printing.
• Failing to comply with time limits.

Printing

Printing fees are outlined in the Fine and Fee Schedule . Prints are paid for and picked up at the serice desk. Printing must be picked up within twenty-four (24) it is queued or they will be deleted.

Faxing

Faxing fees are outlined in the Fine and Fee Schedule Library staff will send the prepared fax for you and return your documents along with a confirmation page that the fax was sent successfully. Cover sheets are sent free of charge.

The Katie Lamb Public Library is to be the community’s information center, providing free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational, and cultural interests of the entire community. The following policy, governing the use of Library facilities, reflects this mission.

“Library facilities” refers to all library buildings and the surrounding area.

The Library makes available public facilities, as defined in this policy, on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups. Library facility use does not constitute the Library’s endorsement of the beliefs, ideas, or policies expressed by organizations or individuals using the space.

In all Library facilities, Library-sponsored programs and activities take precedence over other activities. Use of Library facilities by outside organizations or groups may not interfere with regular Library operations or services.

Library facility users and Library patrons must comply with the Library Rules of Conduct Policy and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

The Library Director (or designee) reserves the right to refuse groups the use of Library facilities whenever, in the Library Director’s (or designee’s) best judgment, the use does not conform to this policy.

The Library Director or designee must give advance permission for any use of Library facilities.

The name, address, and phone number of the Library may not be used as the official address of any organization using Library facilities, nor may any non-library group using Library facilities publicize its activities in such a way as to imply Library sponsorship.

The City of Collegedale and the Library are not liable for damages caused to the user or his or her property while using Library facilities, and City of Collegedale and the Library will be held harmless from any liability to third parties for injury caused by the group, or any persons or groups, while using Library facilities.

Study Rooms

Three (3) study rooms are available for community members to use by reservation. Limitations on the reservation length and use may be imposed by the Library Director or designee. Study rooms are free of any charge.

1. Room 1: 1 table, 4 chairs
2. Room 2: 1 table, 4 chairs
3. Room 3: 1 table, 2 chairs

Displays and Exhibits

Display cases and exhibit areas are used for Library-sponsored displays, which inform the public of the wide range of issues, events, and interests within the community.

The posting or distribution of a particular item does not indicate that the Library endorses any organization, cause, or activity.

Public Art

Library-sponsored temporary exhibits that provide a venue for local artists to exhibit work.

Any permanent works of art in Library facilities must be approved by the City of Collegedale.

Bulletin Boards

The Library does not have a platform for handouts and publications from local community groups and individuals. The Library reserves the right to remove any display or posting placed on the bulletin board. All bulletin boards are for the promotion of Library and City sponsored events and services only.

The Library is closed for City observed holidays and other operational needs.

The Library Director, or designee, determines the closing of Library locations due to weather based on the City of Collegedale closures. Closures based on maintenance or safety-related concerns are made by the Library Director or designee. I

n the event the library is closed unexpectedly, communication will be posted on the library website and sent out to the public where applicable.

Katie Lamb Public Library welcomes and encourages monetary gifts, bequests, endowment funds, and gifts of property, services or materials from individuals, groups, foundations, or corporations. All gifts will be evaluated for appropriateness in light of the Library’s mission and all other existing policies. Gifts shall not be a substitute for adequate local funding, but a way for the community to give back to their Library.

The Library and staff are under no obligation to accept gifts, items, or funds and reserve the right to refuse any gift.

Monetary gifts are accepted on behalf of the Friends of the Katie Lamb Public Library. Conditional gifts will be reviewed and accepted by the Boosters upon the recommendation of the Library Director.

Gifts of physical items, including books and other material donations that are in good shape and less than five years old, are accepted with the understanding that ownership passes to the Library. The Library reserves the right to decide use, condition of display, and final disposition of all gift material it receives. The Library may provide a receipt acknowledging the number of donated items, but will not attempt to estimate their value. Gifts will not be returned to the donor.

Programming, an essential service of the Katie Lamb Public Library, is designed to engage Library users, spotlight materials and services, and provide opportunities for patrons of all ages to share informational, cultural, educational, and recreational experiences. The Library may also participate in cooperative or joint programs with other agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals as part of its own effort to address information needs and to facilitate information access in the community the Library serves. Professional performers and presenters with specialized or unique expertise may be hired for Library programs.

All Library programs are open and free to the public. Programs are scheduled at the discretion of Library staff.

Performers and presenters will not be excluded from consideration because of their origin, background, or views, and program topics will not be excluded because of possible controversy.

Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program, the organization presenting the program, or the views expressed by presenters or participants.

Suggestions from the public regarding selection, retention, or reconsideration of programs are encouraged and reviewed.

To discuss a reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Library a minimum of three (3) days’ before the program

The Katie Lamb Public Library recognizes volunteers as an invaluable community resource and welcomes their support. Volunteers provide support to staff by performing duties or tasks without wages or benefits. They do not take the place of staff, but provide supplemental or specialized services.

Volunteers are accepted when their skills and abilities match specific needs. Volunteers must be fourteen (14) years of age or older. The Library does not guarantee that all volunteer applications will be accepted.

The Katie Lamb Library Friends Group (“The Friends”) group serve as a support organization to the library, rather than policy makers.

This group may raise money through campaigns, book sales, and sponsorship of special events. As in any volunteer organization, members are provided with an opportunity to use their time, skills, resources, and contacts in a worthwhile community endeavor, while receiving recognition for their efforts.

Standards

To use Library facilities, the Library name, or receive Library assistance, any Library support group must abide by the standards listed below.

1. The Friends shall conduct their fiscal affairs through appropriately structured non-profit, tax exempt organizations, such as non-stock corporations, and shall maintain their tax-exempt status.
2. There shall be a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Library and the support group.
3. Funds raised by library support groups shall not be a substitute for adequate local funding.
4. Funds raised by library support groups shall be maintained in an account separate and distinct from the Library’s operating accounts. Such accounts shall be administered by the treasurer of the support group.
5. Gifts made to the Library by The Friends shall conform to Library gift and fiscal policies, and shall not be used to dictate Library policy.

Social media is defined as any web application, site, or account created and maintained by the Library.

Usage Rules

The Library welcomes the comments, posts, and messages of the community and recognizes and respects differences in opinion. However, all comments, posts, and messages will be periodically reviewed and the Library reserves the right to, but is not required to, remove any comment, post, or message that it deems inappropriate or off- topic.

The Library is not responsible for or liable for any content posted by any participant in a Library social media forum who is not a member of the Library’s staff.

Users should have no expectation of privacy in postings on Library sponsored social media sites; by using such sites, you consent to the Library’s right to access, monitor, and read any postings on those sites. Users must understand that social media is permanent, retrievable, and public. Messages can potentially be read by anyone once posted, regardless of status on Friends, Follower, or Subscriber List. The Library recommends that users do not post their personal information or contact information on social media sites.

The Library reserves the right to reproduce comments, posts and messages in other public venues; such reproduction may be edited for space or content while retaining the original intent of the post.

Content containing any of the following will be removed immediately from any Library social media forum:

• Obscene content or hate speech
• Personal attacks, insults, or threatening language
• Private or personal information, including phone numbers and addresses, or requests for personal information
• Potentially libelous statements
• Falsification of identity
• Plagiarized material
• Comments, links, or information unrelated to the purpose of the forum
• Spam or other commercial, political, or religious messages unrelated to the Library or its social media postings
• Solicitation of funds
• Any images, links, or other content that falls into the above categories

PUBLIC SUGGESTIONS

Suggestions from the public can be sent via the Library Purchasing Suggestion form:https://katielambpubliclibrary.org/material-request-form/

Requests for Reconsideration

Requests from the public for the Library’s Request for Reconsideration form are available for pickup at the Library.

ALA BILL OF RIGHTS

American Library Association (ALA) Library Bill of Rights: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill

ALA FREEDOM TO READ STATEMENT

American Library Association (ALA) Freedom to Read Statement:http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/statementspols/freedomreadstatement

ALA FREE ACCESS TO MINORS STATEMENT

American Library Association (ALA) Free Access to Minors Statement:https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/minors

ALA ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND NETWORKS

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UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW: U.S. CODE, TITLE 17

United States Copyright Law: U.S. Code, Title 17: https://www.copyright.gov/title17/

TENNESSEE CODE §10-08

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