ARTICLE I - NAME
In accordance with Michigan's District Library Establishment Act, effective May 22, 1989, this library was re-established as a district library and shall be known as the Crystal Falls District Community Library. This Act is known as Act 24 of 1989.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
To allow two or more municipalities to join together to form a district library to provide library service to their residents. Namely, the City of Crystal Falls, and the Townships of Crystal Falls and Mansfield.
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The Council of the American Library Association reaffirms its belief in the following basic policies that should govern the services of all libraries.
- As a responsibility of library service, books and other library materials selected should be chosen for values of interest, information, and enlightenment of all the people in the community.
In no case should library materials be excluded because of the race or nationality or the social, political, or religious views of the author. - Libraries should provide books and other materials presenting all points of view concerning the problems and issues of our times.
No library materials should be proscribed or removed from libraries because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. - Censorship should be challenged by libraries in the maintenance of their responsibility to provide public information and enlightenment.
- Libraries should cooperate with all personas and groups concerned with resisting abridgement of free expression and free access to ideas.
- The rights of an individual to the use of a library should not be denied or abridged because of his/her age, race, religion, national origins, or social or political views.
- As an institution of education for democratic living, the library should welcome the use of its meeting rooms for socially useful and cultural activities and discussion of current public questions.
Such meeting places should be available on equal terms to all groups in the community regardless of the beliefs and affiliations of their members, provided that the meetings are open to the public.
The Crystal Falls District Community Library will provide materials for educational/recreational purposes. As a general rule, materials will be purchased in single copy. In addition, materials will be acquired in all genres and classifications.
Cultural materials will be limited to those materials that emphasize the best in both classical and popular art, music, literature, theater, and dance.
In serving the educational purpose, the Library will maintain both circulating and reference materials that will provide for the continuing education of the community. Due to the availability of school library resources, the Crystal Falls District Community Library will provide only limited materials that support the curriculum of the local public schools. Recognizing that those adults seeking higher education are a growing segment of the community, the library will endeavor to secure materials through Interlibrary Loan that will suit academic needs.
Development of special collections that serve the highest education goals are beyond the fiscal resources of this library.
Materials for the preschool child that combine books and recordings are deemed appropriate in serving the educational purpose. A strong children's an young adult collection that supplements the public schools is vital to the mission of this library.
The information needs of the patrons of the library can best be served through developing a strong ore collection of reference materiel's and securing subscriptions to selected periodicals. As the need for information service grows in the Crystal Falls area, the library will secure more reference materials in specific areas of interest as judged by patron demand. However, highly technical and professional reference resources in the areas of law, medicine, and research will not be acquired.
The Crystal Falls District Community Library does not provide research materials beyond a limited collection of how-to-begin materials in genealogical research. However, the library will endeavor to collect any and all information about the Iron County area regardless of format.
USE OF LIBRARY EQUIPMENT:
Photocopy Machine: The copy machine is available to any member of the community who wishes to have material copied for the,. The ACFA Club pays the library a certain amount yearly for senior citizen copies.
Fax Machine: The fax machine is available to any member of the community who wishes to send or receive materials. There is a charge for service. Staff members will do all faxing of materials.
Laminating Machine: The laminating machine is available to any member of the community who needs this service. There is a charge for service. Staff members will do all laminating of materials.
Microfilm Machine: When someone wishes to use our microfilm, they must use the viewer located at the Iron County Courthouse. The following requirements must be met:
- The user must be 18 years of age or older
- The user must show a valid ID
- The user must leave a deposit of cash or a cashier's check (per roll of microfilm) at the circulation desk.
A receipt will be issued for the money, and the money (or cashier's check) will be returned to the user upon return of the microfilm.
PUBLIC NOTICE BULLETIN BOARDS:
Purpose/Content: To publicize, through the postings of posters, flyers, etc., meetings and other events sponsored by non-profit organizations. This privilege is open to all groups regardless of political, religious or moral ideology.
Limited space generally allows only short-term notices. Library notices will take precedence over public notices.
Bulletin boards will be kept neat in appearance by the staff. Public notices should be given to the director for placement on the board. All notices will be within the confines of the bulletin board.
Exclusions: Because the Library does not have sufficient space to allow varying viewpoints to be exhibited, subjects of controversy, such as politics, sex, religion, gun control, etc.. Poster, bulletins, newspaper clippings, etc. on these subjects shall not be permitted.
Procedures: Each item must be dated and signed. Maximum size is 11" by 18". The Library staff will remove multiple postings.
Return of Items Displayed: Unless other arrangements are made, items must be picked up the day following the date of the publicized event if the owners want them returned. The library is not responsible for returning materials. Items will be removed and destroyed if not picked up by the owner.
The public library and all libraries are often pressured by persons or groups who wish the library to reflect only their views an taste. This library will not give in to such extremist demands and will support the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement as written by the American Library Association.
The library will remain free of pressure and will serve as an instrument for humanity and freedom in the Crystal Falls area. The "Materials and Selection Policy" is the first line of defense in the fact of such action against the Library and the United States Constitution.
If a complaint is made, the patron must complete a written Material Reconsideration Form.
The "Materials and Selection Policy" and the "Material Reconsideration Form" can be requested from the front circulation desk at the Crystal Falls District Community Library.
I. Introduction
The Crystal Falls District Community Library is open for specific and designated uses, including reading, studying, writing, participating in scheduled library programs, and using library materials. In order to provide resources and services to all people who visit the library facilities in an atmosphere of courtesy, respect, and excellent service, the Board of Trustees has adopted this policy.
The purpose of the policy is to assist the library in fulfilling its mission as a community resource enriching life, stimulating intellectual curiosity, fostering literacy, and encouraging an informed citizenry.
The following rules of conduct shall apply to all buildings-interior and exterior-and all grounds controlled and operated by the library and to all persons entering in or on the premises.
II. Rules for a safe environment
- Violations of law. Committing or attempting to commit an activity in violation of federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation is prohibited.
- Weapons. Carrying weapons, except bona fide officers of government jurisdictions or individuals with a lawful permit, is prohibited.
- Alcohol; Drugs. Possessing, selling, distributing, or consuming any alcoholic beverage, illegal drug, or drug paraphernalia is prohibited.
- Under the influence. Persons noticeably under the influence of any controlled substance or intoxicating liquor are not allowed on library property.
- Use of library buildings and grounds.
- Use of skateboards, rollerblades, roller-skates, or scooters is not allowed in the library or on library premises.
- Library patrons must park bicycles or other vehicles only in authorized areas.
- All doors and entrances must remain obstacle free.
- Animals or personal transport vehicles are not permitted in the library other than those required by persons with disabilities or those used in law enforcement or for library programming.
- Smoking inside library facilities is prohibited and smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of any entrance. Smokers must refrain from littering with cigarette butts.
- Shirts and shoes are required for health reasons and must be worm at all times inside the library.
- The use of incendiary devices, such as candles, matches, and lighters, is prohibited inside the library.
- No sleeping will be allowed in the library or on library grounds.
- No pornographic material may be viewed or listened to on ANY computer or electronical device while in the building.
III. Rules for personal behavior
- Personal property. Personal property brought into the library is subject to the following:
- The library personnel may limit the number of parcels carried into the library.
- The library is not responsible for personal belongings left unattended.
- The library does not guarantee storage for personal property.
- Personal possessions must not take up seating or space if needed by others.
B. Food and beverages. Food and drink must be consumed in designated areas at the discretion of the director.
C. Unauthorized use. Patrons must leave the library promptly at closing time. Further, any patron whose privileges to se the library have been denied may not enter the library. Any patron whose privileges have been limited may not use the library in any manner that conflicts with those limits placed on the patron by the director, his or her designee, or the library board.
D. Engaging in proper library activities. Patrons shall be engaged in activities associated with the use of the library while in the building. Patrons not engaged in reading, studying, writing, participating in scheduled library programs, or using library materials shall be required to leave the building.
E. Considerate use. The following behavior is prohibited in the library building:
- Spitting
- Running
- Putting feet or legs on furniture
- Using obscene or threatening language or gestures