Displays, Exhibits, and Informational Material Policy
The Library encourages use of space in the building for exhibits of art and
other displays of general interest. Choice of works or items to be exhibited
rests with the Library Manager and will be limited by available space.
Commercial exhibits will not be acceptable unless they are general and
educational nature.
The Library receives many requests from community organizations, industries, and
businesses, to post displays, advertisements, or brochures in the Library. The
Library Manager is responsible for approving display of such material.
The following conditions apply to all displays, exhibits, advertisements,
brochures or other informational material:
- Library sponsored displays are given priority in scheduling the display space.
- No poster, display, exhibit, pamphlet, brochure, leaflet, or booklet, shall be exhibited, displayed, or placed, in the Library for distribution without permission from the Library Manager.
- The Library will try to protect materials displayed but will not be responsible for loss or damage to such material. If items are to be covered by insurance, the exhibitor is responsible for coverage.
- Prices may not be attached to articles displayed.
- Space permitting, the Library will post announcements of the cultural activities of the community and public announcements of general interest to the community.
- In all instances the Library reserves the right to refuse any item it considers too commercial, in bad taste, or of doubtful value.
- No organization or individual shall be permitted to display or exhibit any materials, leaflets, or posters which advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for public office, or which advocate an affirmative or negative vote for or against any proposition, whether political or otherwise. Exceptions to this rule, at the discretion of the Library Manager, would be political materials of a non-partisan nature that educate the public on bond issues, tax levies, etc. Official election information will be made available in the Library.
- Persons are strictly forbidden to distribute commercial advertising literature on Library property, to circulate or post petitions, or to solicit funds for any purpose.
- Posting of notices and distribution of material does not imply endorsement by the Library.
- Reservations for using the display space are handled by the secretary, 942-7450, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- All reservations shall be for a minimum of two weeks and not more than four weeks in length, and will be made on a first come, first served basis.
- Only two reservations per organization may be on the schedule at a given time without obtaining permission of the Library Manager.
Adopted by unanimous vote of the
Richland Public Library Board on November 1, 1984
Revised: June 3, 1993
Updated June 24, 2004
