Program Policies

– Marathon Public Library

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BOARD MOTION NUMBER        16-09

REVISED DATE      April 2019                                                      

SIGNATURE:   _________________________________________

 

PROGRAM POLICY

 

Programming supports the library’s mission to stimulate imagination and inquiry. Programming provides information, invites public discussion, encourages curiosity and creativity and promotes literacy and reading.

 

Programming promotes the library’s services and resources. This policy defines the provision of programs at the library.

 

  1. Programs are defined as any group activity offered to the public that staff coordinate, plan and/or

present.

 

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

 

  1. Marketing and promotional posters and handouts that will be distributed at community events or posted externally from the Library.

 

  1. The library will:
  • make available a wide spectrum of opinions and viewpoints
  • select programs based on the interest and need of the community
  • use programs to both promote interest in, and the joy of, reading and to spark interest in non-library users
  • make programs available free of charge except for fundraising events to benefit the library
  • limit program attendance based on safe use of space, or sufficiency of program materials/supplies
  • utilise volunteers, if required, to ensure opportunity for all individuals to attend who are interested in attending
  • make programs open to all, based on a first come, first served basis, either with advanced registration or at the door
  • not offer programming that is purely commercial
  • regularly evaluate the planning and delivery of library programs
  • make available a process for user feedback and expressions of opinions/concerns about programs

 

 

  1. The library may:

 

  • offer programs for children, young adults, adults and families
  • participate in cooperative programs with other agencies, organizations, institutions or individuals
  • sponsor programs in the library facility or outside

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marathon Public Library

REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

 

Author:  _______________________________________________________

Title:       _______________________________________________________

Type of Material:  ________________________________________________

Complaint represents   Self________________ Organization  ______________

 

  1. What specifically concerns you about this material. Please be specific.  Cite Pages.

 

  1. Did you read/listen/watch to the entire item?

 

 

  1. What do you believe is the central theme of this material?

 

  1. Are there any positive elements to this material?

 

 

 

  1. Are you aware of any literary reviews of this material?

 

  1. What would you like to see the library do with this material?

 

 

  1. What materials can you suggest to counterbalance the point of view of this material or provide additional information on the subject.
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