Town of Orleans - Library Policies

Snow Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The Internet is a global electronic network and there are no controls over its contents. It may contain inaccurate information or materials of a controversial nature. As with other library materials, restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

Due to the limited resources available for provision of access to the Internet, the library reserves the right to set limits on the amount of time an individual may use the Internet workstation. The library also reserves the right to revoke the right of an individual to use library Internet access if an individual does any of the following:

engage in any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other rights of third parties;

1. The Board of Trustees of Snow Library established the policy regarding use of the Marion Craine Room Gallery, hereafter referred to as the MCRG, and is the sole authority in interpreting these rules and regulations. The Library Director has the supervisory responsibility delegated by the Library Trustees.

2. The MCRG Coordinator and the Trustee Liaison make appointments to the MCRG Exhibition Committee. The Exhibition Committee operates under the Guidelines set forth for the Committee.

3. An application for use of Library exhibit space in the MCRG shall be submitted to and reviewed by the MCRG Exhibition Committee.

4. Exhibits and receptions will be open to the general public only during regular Library hours. Programs by the Library or the Friends of Snow Library will take precedence.

6. Materials exhibited in Snow Library do not necessarily represent the views of the Library administration or the Trustees, and exhibition does not imply their endorsement.

7. Standing Library policies as well as Policy for Receptions in the MCRG apply to all activities in the MCRG.

8. The Library is not responsible for damage to, or theft of, any artwork exhibited. All items placed in the Library are done so at the owner's risk and the indemnity included in the application form must be signed.

9.The artist shall be responsible for: all insurance on artwork - appropriate framing or suitable display of artwork - pick-up and delivery of artwork - all publicity - set-up of room for reception - return of room to original arrangement and condition.

10. The Library reserves the right to request from each organization, individual artist or group, a fee for cleaning the space, if necessary.

11. All exhibits shall be prepared , hung and dismantled under the supervision of the MCRE Exhibition Committee with the assistance of a Gallery Coordinator.

12. Sponsoring organization, individual artists or groups must designate a person to accept responsibility for Library materials and equipment and any damage of space they use.

13. All labeling must be attached to the frame or on the wall with tape only, provided by the Gallery Coordinator.

14. Exceptions to any of the above regulations may be made only with the approval of the Snow Library Board of Trustees.

Snow Library is a member of the CLAMS (Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing) network and the SEMLS (Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Library System) region.

The Board of Trustees of Snow Library establishes the policy regarding use of its meeting rooms and is the sole authority in interpreting these rules and regulations. The Library Director has the supervisory responsibility delegated by the Library Trustees.

1. Library meeting room will be available when not needed for activities or programs sponsored in whole or in part by the Library and when such use is not disruptive of public use of the Library.

2. Permission to use a Library meeting room does not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies or activities of any group or organization.

3. Meeting rooms are not available for regular monthly or weekly meetings of any organization, with the exception of book groups.

4. Commercial solicitations are not permitted although invited authors may sell copies of their work with approval of the Board of Trustees.

6. Meetings of Town Boards and Committees must be open to the public and meet all other requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

8. The number of those in attendance must conform to the safety regulations of the Library and the Town.

9. Light refreshments may be served, but smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Serving of refreshments must have prior approval from the Director and comply with the Orleans Board of Health regulations. Organizations wishing to serve refreshments must contact the Orleans Board of Health to obtain the required permit.

10. Any group or organization using Library facilities is responsible for setting up the room and returning the room to its original arrangement. Groups using Library facilities are also responsible for any damages to Library material, equipment or facilities which they utilize during their meeting.

PURPOSE: The purposes of the Selection Policy are to guide the Library Director and library staff involved in materials selections and to inform the public about the principles and practices upon which these selections are made.

The mission of Snow Library, Orleans, is to serve the Town as an intellectual and cultural center, to promote the sharing of ideas, an informed citizenry, and personal enrichment for people of all ages.

3. To provide an attractive,imaginative environment and to work actively to attract new users of all ages to the

4. To offer the same library services in a program of outreach to schools, civic organizations, the disabled and the homebound.

In order to protect all library users' right of access to library facilities, to ensure the safety of users and staff, and to protect library resources and facilities from damage, the trustees of Snow Library approve the following policy regarding patron behavior:

When the behavior of a patron constitutes a disruption which interferes with the use of the Library by other patrons or staff members carrying out his/her duties, the following steps will be taken:

1. A verbal warning will be issued. If the behavior in question does not cease, the patron will be asked to leave. Use of foul or abusive language will be grounds for immediate removal from the Library. Failure to provide a print form of identification when requested to do so, will be grounds for immediate removal from the Library.

4. If the offender is an unaccompanied juvenile, the child's parents may be called in lieu of police.

5. A patron who repeatedly fails to conform to behavior standards may be denied access to the Library permanently.

6. Any time a staff member feels that a patron's behavior threatens the safety of other patrons or staff members, the staff member in charge will call the police immediately.