Distribution of Community Information
The display of
community information complements the Barberton Public Library’s
mission of providing access to a wide range of information and
viewpoints. The Library adheres to the principle of providing materials
representing many points of view because providing access to
information can raise public awareness of issues and concerns, help
people become better informed and give them the tools necessary to
form their own opinions.
Community Information
Designated
space is available for display of community information. This space is available to non-profit organizations engaged
in intellectual, charitable, civic, cultural, educational and/or
recreational activities. The
primary purpose of the display must be to inform the public of the
organization’s programs, services, and events.
Display space
may NOT be used by for-profit groups, companies, organizations or
individuals. Commercial
advertising, solicitations, petitions, personal sales, job postings,
business cards, and doctrinal beliefs may not be posted or
distributed.
Preference is
given to local organizations and events.
Voter Information
To aid voters
in becoming better informed about ballot issues and candidates, the
Library displays and distributes literature representing all points
of view. The month
prior to an election, the Library will display and distribute voter
information and campaign literature for issues and candidates
appearing on local ballots.
Voter
information will only be accepted for distribution 30 days prior to
election. Flyers and
brochures may not exceed 8 ˝ x 14” in size and quantity may not
exceed 500 per delivery. Campaign
material that is not literature (including, but not limited to,
bumper stickers, yard signs, and campaign buttons) will not be
considered for display or distribution.
All campaign materials will be removed from display or
distribution on the day after the election and discarded.
In addition,
the Barberton Public Library will include links to election
information on the Library’s web site.
Submission
Final
authority for all materials displayed and distributed on Library
property rests with the Library Director, who administers under the
authority of the Board of Trustees, but is delegated operationally
to the Customer Services Manager.
All items must
be approved by the Customer Services manager; do not post or
distribute anything without gaining approval from the Customer
Services Manager. Items
submitted for display or distribution may be left at the Customer
Service desk for review by the manager.
Items will be posted after review.
Items posted or displayed without permission will be
discarded.
Due to limited
space available for materials, only a limited quantity can be
accepted, and will only be made available for a period of one (1)
month.
Large posters
and announcements are not accepted for display.
Generally, materials should be not larger than 8 ˝” x
14”. No signs will be
posted on the library entrance doors.
Community
information materials cannot be returned once given to the library
for distribution.
Distribution
or posting of community information materials does not necessarily
indicate the Library’s endorsement of the issues or events
promoted by the materials.
All Library policies have been designed to maximize
available resources and ensure accessibility.
They are always subject to review and revision by the Board
of Trustees as necessary.
Approved by
the Board of Trustees, June 26, 2008.