3D PRINTER POLICY AND PROCEDURE

PURPOSE

The Library desires to offer community access to new and emerging technologies such as 3D printers to inspire a new interest in design and help the community to bring their creations to life. This policy establishes how and under what circumstances the public may use the Library’s 3D printers.

POLICY

The Library’s 3D printers are available to the public to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file.

1. The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material that is:
   1. Prohibited by local, state or federal law.
   2. Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.

(Such use may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.)

1. Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.
2. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printers will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.

1. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.

• The cost of 3D printing is variable and dependent on the cost of material. Patrons will be given an estimated cost but will be expected to pay for the 3D object including supports and other auxiliary parts deemed necessary for creation.

1. Items printed from Library 3D printers that are not picked up within 30 days will become property of the Library. Items must be picked up by the individual who printed them.
2. Only designated Library staff and volunteers will have hands-on access to the 3D printer.

PROCEDURES

The procedure for printing from the Library’s 3D printers is as follows:

1. Design creation:
2. The 3D printer can be used with basic knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD).

Creating a new design requires an advanced knowledge of 3D modeling software products.

Video tutorials that accompany CAD programs can be of assistance.

1. Any 3D drafting software may be used to create a design as long as the file can be saved in .obj, .stl, or .svg file format.
2. 3D designs must fit within the build volume of the printer used to print out the design.
3. The Library has computers with AutoCAD and Photoshop software that may be used to create a design.
4. Digital designs also are available from various file-sharing databases such as Thingiverse.com.
5. Submitting a design for printing:
   1. Persons wanting to use the 3D printers shall bring their file(s) (in .stl, .obj, or .svg file format) to the Library Technology Center. A required order form is then filled out with contact information and specifics of the file such as color. A copy of the file will be made on a USB drive.
   2. A person may only submit one print until the print has completed.
   3. Files will be sliced in Cura or authorized software. The Library will view all files in Cura or other authorized software before printing.
   4. Wait/pickup time: Items may be picked up at the Library Technology Center. Library staff will make an educated guess about the length of a job upon request.

• Please note that procedures governing the use of the Library’s 3D printers are subject to change.

DEFINITIONS

• 3D printing: the action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
• 3D Printer: a 3D printer used to melt or cure plastic which produces objects designed on a computer.
• CAD: Computer Aided Design

 Board Approved: August 22, 2013
Update approved by Board: September 18, 2023

 

 

Mission Statement
The Lebanon Public Library is a cultural cornerstone of our community, providing materials, programs, and services that bring people together, foster creativity, advance literacy, and encourage lifelong learning. We preserve our storied past, enrich present lives, and prepare for an ever-changing future.

Purpose of Collection Development Policy
This formal policy serves several vital purposes:

1. Guides staff in making decisions about the selection, management, and
   preservation of library materials, and in allocating library budgets.
2. Informs the public of the principles that govern collection development at the Lebanon Public Library.
3. Constitutes a public declaration of the library’s commitment to the principles of free access to ideas and information, and to providing collections that reflect a variety of viewpoints.

Selection Philosophy
Purchase and/or inclusion of materials in the library’s collection does not translate into the library’s support of that specific material’s viewpoint or opinion. The library is a public institution that aims to maintain a vibrant collection of materials that celebrates the breadth and depth of our community and ensures ready and equitable access to it. The Lebanon Public Library champions every individual’s right to intellectual freedom, even though the content of such a material may be considered controversial, unorthodox, or unacceptable to others.

The library does not act in loco parentis. Ultimately, the responsibility of information accessed from the library lies with the individual adult user, or parent or guardian of a minor.

Selection Responsibility
Ultimate responsibility for materials selection rests with the Library Director. The Director delegates to professional staff members, who are responsible for selecting, acquiring, and maintaining the library’s material collections.

Selection Tools and Sources
The library uses a variety of professional journals, publisher catalogs, and online sources that offer professional reviews and recommendations to make selections for adding to the library collection. Some of the sources used in selecting include Booklist, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, New York Times Best Seller list, newspapers, radio, television, and social media. The library chooses the most appropriate vendors based on criteria such as discount, availability, vendor services, reliability, credibility, and speed of delivery.

Selection Criteria

1. Resources are selected to fill the needs of both actual and potential users, within the constraints of available funds, space, and perceived community recreational and educational needs.
2. Each resource is evaluated according to its value to the collection and the intended audience.
3. Each resource is evaluated by one or more of the following criteria: suitability; accuracy; scope; timeliness; date of publication; cost; readability; current usefulness or interest; social significance; relevance; literary or recreational value; authority of the author or source; comprehensiveness; clarity; potential circulation; usability of arrangement; and relationship to other resources in each subject area.
4. Every attempt will be made to acquire resources representing different viewpoints on all issues. In most cases, the nonfiction collection will strive to include multiple books on a subject rather than duplicate copies of a single title.
5. A resource will not be excluded from selection solely because of its frankness of expression, unorthodox language, nontraditional theme, or unusual presentation. Language, situations, or subjects that may be offensive to some community members do not disqualify material which, in its entirety, is judged to be of value.
6. The availability of a resource in the service area or the accessibility of a resource through interlibrary loan will be a consideration in the selection process.

Purchase Requests
The library strongly encourages input from patrons concerning the collection, as requests are reflective of community interests and needs. Any Lebanon Public Library cardholder may formally suggest for purchase a title that the library does not own. There is a $1 fee for each title request, except in the case of a title in a series in which the library already owns the series. The $1 fee is added to the patron’s library account, and can be paid at the time of request, or in the future. The request will be recorded and given to the staff member in charge of ordering either youth or adult materials. The selector will decide to either purchase the material for the library’s collection or borrow it through Interlibrary Loan. If, for some reason, the material cannot be purchased or borrowed via Interlibrary Loan, the patron will be notified and will receive $1 credit on their library account, to be used toward future fees.

Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan is a service offered to any Lebanon Public Library cardholder. It is used as a means of providing material not available in the library’s collection where purchase of such material is not possible or is not deemed appropriate or beneficial to the library’s collection. There is a $1 fee per title requested via Interlibrary Loan. If, for some reason, the material cannot be borrowed via Interlibrary Loan, the patron will be notified and will receive $1 credit on their library account, to be used toward future fees. The library reserves the right to decide which items can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.

Donations
The library can accept donated books under these restrictions: books must be in good condition and brought inside the library and given to a member of staff. Books that do not belong to our library which are placed in our outdoor book returns are held for two months; at that time, the library assumes the person has given the book(s) to the library as a donation.

Staff members responsible for selecting materials will decide whether to add a donated book to the library’s collection, based on need, interest, space, and condition. Donated books not added to the library’s collection may be placed on our donation cart to be purchased by a member of the public; recycled; disposed of, in the case of materials in extremely unsuitable condition; or donated to another organization.

The library asks that a member of the public wanting to donate book(s) contacts the library before donating to ensure the donations can be accepted. The library does not accept donated VHS tapes, DVDs, newspapers, magazines, or textbooks. The library reserves the right to refuse materials intended for donation.

Memorial Donations
Patrons may make a monetary donation to the library for the purchase of materials as memorial gifts. The library does not automatically accept and/or add materials donated as memorials. Items that are purchased as memorial gifts must meet selection criteria. The library reserves the right to suggest and find alternative titles that better meet the selection criteria and needs of the collection. Patrons may designate a donation for a particular purpose at the discretion of the Library Director.

Collection Maintenance
The library’s collection is constantly evaluated by the library staff to ensure its usefulness and relevancy to the community, and regarding the physical collection, to ensure adequate space for the collection. This evaluation depends heavily on the staff’s professional expertise in assessing the needs of the community and the content and space needs of the collection. Those materials determined to no longer be of value or use, are in poor condition, are superseded by a newer volume, or can be found elsewhere in the library’s collection, and are withdrawn from the collection.

Withdrawing Library Materials (Weeding)
Systematic evaluation and weeding (removal) of materials is required of every selector to keep the collection responsive to patrons’ needs, to ensure its vitality and usefulness to the community, and to make room for newer materials. For this reason, subject areas should be reassessed for relevancy and currency every two years, at a minimum, although certain areas may require more frequent review. Library materials are discarded for one or more of the following reasons: obsolescence: subject matter is no longer timely, accurate or relevant; damage or poor condition; space limitations; insufficient use; age of material.

Replacing Library Materials
The library does not automatically replace items that are withdrawn from the collection. The decision to replace materials is influenced by the availability of copies in the system; popular interest; adequacy of coverage in the subject area; significance in subject area; cost; availability; and age of material.

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Library Materials Collection

Fiction
The adult fiction collection is primarily composed of popular works by contemporary authors suitable for adult readers. It includes bestsellers, series, classic fiction, adult graphic novels and manga. While individual titles of books in popular series may be selected, no attempt is made to include every book in a series because of age and availability. Patron requests and recommendations are instrumental in meeting the community’s needs. Older, still-popular titles are replaced or acquired as needed and as the budget allows.

Non-Fiction
Non-fiction materials include informational, research, and recreational resources written for various reading levels. Due to budget and size, the library primarily adds materials in subject areas at a basic information level that serves to introduce and define a subject.
Except for local history, the non-fiction collection is not archival. This collection can also
include comics and graphic novels that appeal to a wide audience.

Large Print
Large Print books are ordered based on patron need, demand, and interest. Both recreational and informational books will be provided based on availability. Selection criteria is consistent with the criteria used for general fiction and non-fiction collections.

Young Adult Materials

Fiction
The young adult fiction collection is designed to meet the recreational reading needs of young adults aged 12-18. These books tend to have more complex storylines and social situations than materials cataloged as Juvenile. Most materials selected for this collection are written especially for young adults, based on subject matter and reading level. The library regularly replaces worn editions of classics and award winners and keeps the collection as current as possible.

Non-Fiction
The library purchases Young Adult Non-Fiction materials in various subject areas at a basic information level that serves to introduce and define a subject. Young Adult Non-Fiction materials include informational, research, and recreational resources. These books are typically for children over the age of 12 and are meant to help with the education of young adult readers. The materials in this collection are selected to complement rather than support middle school through high school curriculum and textbooks are not purchased. The collection may also include non-fiction in the graphic novel format and illustrated works about graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
These books are typically for children over the age of 12 due to more complex storylines and social situations. The graphic novel collection is made up of recreational reading and informational titles in book form for young adult readers. These books are primarily pictorial, with text and dialog working together to propel the narrative. Main characters are generally teenagers or preteens, and the subject matter is of specific interest to young adults.

Juvenile Materials

Fiction
The juvenile fiction collection is generally designed to meet the recreational reading needs of elementary school children, up to age 12. This collection includes materials for a wide range of reading interests and abilities. An attempt will be made to house copies of various titles chosen for book and media awards. While individual titles of books in popular series may be selected, no attempt is made to include every book in a series. The library regularly replaces worn editions of classics and award winners in the juvenile fiction section.

Non-Fiction
The juvenile non-fiction collection consists of materials that meet the informational, educational, and recreational reading needs of children preschool to junior high. Materials are selected to complement rather than support the school curriculum and to provide up- to-date information on subjects of particular interest to children. In some areas such as science, technology, and geography, the timeliness of the information is important, and new materials are regularly selected to reflect changes in these areas. The collection may also include non-fiction in the graphic novel format and illustrated works about graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
These books are typically for children under the age of 12 and are intended to provide entertainment and information for readers. These books are primarily pictorial, with text and dialogue working together to propel the narrative. Main characters are generally young children or animated characters.

Children’s Materials

Toddler/Board Books
Toddler/Board Books are intended for children ages 0-3 and are meant to be fun and engaging to introduce them to reading. Many of these books introduce early learning concepts and literacy skills that are important for babies and toddlers such as print awareness, letter recognition, numbers, shapes, and colors. The library regularly replaces worn materials in this section.

Beginning Readers
Beginning Readers books are evaluated on the merit of their simplicity of format to assist beginning readers. The text in these books contains controlled vocabulary as well as simple sentence structure. Books grouped by various publishers through trademark names such as I Can Read or Step into Reading will be considered Beginning Readers.

Picture/Easy Books
Picture books are evaluated on the merit of their stories and illustrations. Given the wide range of possibilities to choose from in today’s children’s literature market, this section will strive for diversity and quality. The construction of the material is also important in the selection of picture books. An attempt will be made to house copies of various titles chosen for book and media awards. The library regularly replaces worn editions of classics and award winners in this section.

Audiobooks

Books on CD
The library purchases audiobooks in CD format in both the fiction and non-fiction sections of the adult collection, for an adult audience. With the popularity of digital audiobooks, the library does not make purchases in CD format for children or young adults. Effort is made to select and purchase a wide range of titles in different genres and subjects, but the library does not strive to purchase every adult title in CD format.

Periodicals

Magazines
The library purchases print magazines for the juvenile and adult collections and makes them available for circulation for up to 1 year. One copy of each issue/volume per subscription title will be added to the collection. The library does not repurchase lost or damaged issues/volumes.

Newspapers
The library subscribes to print newspapers and makes them available for patrons’ use inside the library and cannot be checked out. The library keeps one printed copy of each newspaper for two weeks before recycling. The library does not repurchase lost or damaged newspapers.

Reference Materials

Reference & Local History Books
The library maintains a physical reference collection, which is used to answer questions and to serve the informational needs of library users. Reference materials are characterized by their ability to provide information and to summarize, condense, or give a comprehensive overview of a topic. Accuracy of information, arrangement of information, ease-of-use, cost, uniqueness of information, authority, timeliness, documentation, and indexing are of particular importance when selecting reference materials. This collection may include bibliographies, indexes, directories, dictionaries, catalogs, yearbooks, statistical compendia, atlases and gazetteers, biographical dictionaries, encyclopedias, histories, handbooks, abstracts, almanacs, and more. Reference materials should be kept up to date. Any items that lose their timeliness or are replaced by updated versions are discarded. If the items are of interest to patrons, they are placed in the circulating collection for patrons to check out, as long as shelf space is available and the information remains timely.

Electronic Collection

Downloadable Materials
The library provides patrons with a variety of downloadable services. The collection currently includes downloadable audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, television shows, and comics. Supported file formats as well as usage limits are determined by each publisher, which the library has no control over. Some of the library’s downloadable services offer “always available content,” while other services require “one copy/one user.” Material is purchased or provided automatically by the downloadable service.

The library is part of the Ohio Digital Library consortium and signs a Memorandum of Understanding each year with the State Library of Ohio. The other downloadable services are evaluated every year by using the following criteria: cost per circulation, frequency of use, ease of use, and popularity.

Electronic Databases
Online databases extend the collection by providing timely and versatile access to information. Databases are used by the library staff and patrons to enhance and supplement informational and recreational material. Many of the databases contain specialized information beyond the scope of the library’s print collections. Databases are carefully evaluated by using the following criteria: cost, frequency of use, ease of use and ease of access to library users. At the end of each subscription term, databases are reviewed based on the library’s evaluation criteria to consider whether to renew the subscription.

Other Items in the Collection
The library orders and catalogs a variety of ‘other’ items that do not fall into any of the above categories, such as: STEM kits; book club kits; puzzles; board games; telescopes; and others. The library reserves the right to decide what items will be added to the collection based on usage, demand, physical space to house ‘other’ items, and budget.

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Request for Reconsideration
Any current Lebanon Public Library cardholder who resides in the service area may request the removal or reclassification of an item they have completely read, viewed, or listened to in the library collection by submitting a Request for Reconsideration form. The request will be reviewed by the Library Director and the selected staff in relation to the library’s mission statement and the selection criteria of this collection development policy. Following the review, the Library Director will respond to the person who submitted the formal request.

If the person who initiated the request is not satisfied with the decision of the Director, they may appeal for a hearing before the Library Board of Trustees by making a written request to the President of the Board. The Board will determine whether the request for reconsideration has been handled in accordance with stated policies and procedures of the Lebanon Public Library. Based on this determination, the Board may vote to uphold or override the decision of the Director.
The material in question will remain in the collection in its cataloged collection area until a decision is made by the Library Director or Library Board of Trustees.

Policy approved 6/16/2025

Eligibility Requirements

Library cards are free to anyone who meets the following criteria:

• A resident of the state of Ohio
• At least 18 years of age
• If between the ages of 5 and 17, must have parent/guardian present to sign application giving permission to register for a library card
• Children under the age of 5 are not eligible for a library card
• Adults (18+) must provide a photo ID, such as a driver’s license or state ID card and provide proof of current address
  • If photo ID does not have the current address, applicants may show a physical or digital proof of address, such as a current (less than 3 months old) piece of mail, utility bill, bank statement, vehicle registration, lease or mortgage agreement, pre-printed personal check, post office verification of address, court-ordered papers, or another verified online account.
  • If photo ID does not have the current address, and the patron is not able to provide proof of address at the time of registration, the library card will be mailed to the address provided by the patron upon registration; this will serve as proof of address; the patron is limited to checking out one item at a time until they receive their physical library card
  • If photo ID is not provided, the patron is not eligible to apply for a library card

Library Card Privileges

All library materials are free to borrow for a two-week checkout period, and renew automatically up to 26 times, unless a hold is placed for another patron. Parents/guardians who register their minor child, and adults registering themselves, agree to the library’s terms and conditions as follows:

• To be responsible for all materials borrowed, including monitoring due dates
• To pay all fines and fees associated with their account
• To immediately report the loss, theft, or abuse of their library card
• To report changes in account information, including address, phone, and email

Types of Cards

Library cards are available for three different patron types:

• Full access
  • Full access cards are issued to all adults, and will be issued to children aged 5-17 if permission is granted by parent/guardian during registration
  • Full access cards allow patrons to check out any physical item in the library and grants access to the library’s full digital collection
• Youth
  • Parent/guardian may choose to register their child ages 5-11 for a Youth card, instead of a full access card
  • Youth cards are limited to checking out physical materials in the following collections: Toddler, Easy Reader, Beginning Reader, Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, Juvenile Graphic Novels, Juvenile Audiobooks on CD, and Children’s Magazines
  • Youth cards grant access to the library’s full digital collection
• Teen
  • Parent/guardian may choose to register their child ages 12-17 for a Teen card, instead of a full access card
  • Teen cards are limited to checking out physical materials in the following collections: Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction, Young Adult Graphic Novels, plus all materials eligible for check out on a Youth card (see Youth)
  • Teen cards grant access to the library’s full digital collection
• E-card
  • Available to anyone via online registration form only; grants access to the library’s full digital collection; cannot place holds or check out physical materials from the library

Library Card Fines

A fine is automatically added to library accounts when an item is returned past its due date:

• One “day of grace” is given to all items checked out beyond their due date before fines begin to accrue
• A fine of $0.10 per day is charged to the library account for an item returned past the one “day of grace”, with a maximum overdue fine of $5 per item
• Library cards can be used without restrictions until the total fine accrued is over $10
  • Fines must not exceed $10 to check out library materials
• If an item that is past due is not returned after 28 days, a replacement cost for the item will be added to the library account
  • The replacement cost of an item is automatically added to the library account based on the purchase price of the item
• Fines can be paid in person with cash or check; credit cards are not accepted

If a library item is lost or damaged beyond normal wear and tear of physical materials:

• The replacement cost of an item is automatically added to the library account based on the purchase price of the item
• The library does not accept replacements for lost or damaged materials
• If a ‘lost’ library material has already been paid for, and is subsequently found, the patron will be instructed to keep the material as the library does not issue refunds

Library Account Notifications

The library will notify cardholders of overdue items and items on hold ready for pickup by automatically sending either a text message notification or an email:

• During registration, patrons can choose how they want to receive notifications
• During registration, a PIN number is set in the library account; the default is the last four-digits of the phone number entered on the registration form; the patron can choose to update their PIN number
• It is the patron’s responsibility to monitor their account for upcoming due dates and to notify the library if there is a change in account information, including address, phone, and email
• If the patron does not have an email address or a cell phone to receive text notifications, the library will mail Holds and Overdue notices to the address provided at the time of registration

Lost Cards

If a library card is lost, the following options are available:

• Receive a new card with a new number; there is a $2 replacement fee
• Confirm personal information (name, address, phone, and email) and library staff will provide the patron with their library card number and PIN number
• The library’s app, LPL on the Go, is shared with patrons during the registration process
  • Once logged in, the app will display the patron’s barcode number, which can be shown to library staff to check out materials
• Patrons may use a photo ID to check out materials if they have lost or forgotten their library card

Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Values

Our mission:

The Lebanon Public Library is a cultural cornerstone of our community, providing materials, programs, and services that bring people together, foster creativity, advance literacy, and encourage lifelong learning.  We preserve our storied past, enrich present lives, and prepare for an ever-changing future.

Our vision:

We aspire to be an essential catalyst for personal growth in our community, where all are welcome to learn, discover, create, and connect.

Our core values:

The Lebanon Public Library will fulfill its mission and realize its vision by:

• Maintaining a vibrant collection of library materials that celebrates the breadth and depth of our community and by ensuring ready and equitable access to it;
• Being a warm and welcoming place to all people of all ages, races, sexes, and creeds;
• Being actively involved in the life of the community;
• Employing a collaborative, creative, and positive staff focused on serving library users’ needs and interests;
• Championing every individual’s right to intellectual freedom;
• Committing to excellence in customer service;
• Innovating new programming and services to meet the evolving needs and interests of our community;
• Being good stewards of the Library’s financial and material resources;
• Taking to heart the words of the Library’s benefactor, William E. Harmon: “To serve one’s people transcends duty and becomes privilege.”

 

LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
RULES OF CONDUCT AND PATRON BEHAVIOR

DEALING WITH PROBLEM PATRONS

The Board of Library Trustees is responsible for determining the rules for public behavior in the library necessary:

1. To protect the rights of individuals to use library materials and services;
2. To protect the rights of library employees to conduct library business without interference;
3. To ensure the use of buildings, materials, and services by the greatest number of individuals;
4. To preserve those materials and facilities from harm;
5. To ensure the safety of library patrons and employees.

The Board authorizes the director or his designee to revoke or restrict library privileges of any individual who behaves contrary to these rules. The Board also authorizes the director to file charges against individuals who continually transgress these rules.

The rules for public behavior are listed below. Employees are directed to bring to a supervisor’s attention any act or omission which violates these rules and detracts from the decorum of the library. Such an individual may be asked to change his behavior to conform to the rules. If such change is not evident or forthcoming, that individual may be asked to leave the library building and library property. If the individual does not leave on his own, police may be called for assistance.

Additionally, if an employee feels that his or anyone else’s life and safety is in imminent danger, the employee is directed to immediately call 911 and request police assistance or, as appropriate, use the silent panic buttons to summon police. Pepper spray canisters have been provided for emergency use only at the Information Desk, Tech Center Desk, and Circulation Desk and may only be used in a situation involving imminent threat of physical attack. It is not to be used in situations solely involving verbal abuse.

Depending on the severity of the misbehavior, individuals who have been asked to leave the building and property may be barred from returning to the library. Individuals who have been barred may be asked to talk to the director or his/her designee before being readmitted. Juveniles may be asked to bring a parent or guardian to such a conference.

Any misconduct that hinders use of the library buildings, library grounds, or library materials is prohibited.

The following has been adopted and may be distributed to patrons upon request:

Lebanon Public Library – Code of Conduct:

These rules have been adopted for the comfort and protection of all those using library materials and services. They will be courteously, but firmly, enforced by library staff. We ask your cooperation in maintaining a pleasant atmosphere, conducive to the effective use of library materials and services.

a. Disruptive behavior will not be permitted. This includes disorderly conduct, noise or activity, whether intentional or inadvertent, that interferes with the rights of others, physical abuse, abusive or threatening language and misuse of library furnishings. Expulsion from the library property and/or loss of library privileges may result from continued violations.

b. Soliciting, conducting surveys, and commercial activity of any type are prohibited.

c. Persons committing theft, vandalism, or other illegal acts are subject to prosecution.

d. Guide dogs are the only animals permitted in the building.

e. The Lebanon Public Library maintains a smoke-free campus. Use of any and all tobacco products, including eCigarette type devices, is prohibited in the Library buildings and on Library grounds.

f. Eating is not permitted in any public area; beverages may be used if the container is covered.

g. Cell phone ringers must be set to mute or silent; patrons are permitted to use their cell phones for quiet, brief conversations. In the Technology Center, the soundproof booth should be used for phone calls. All other cell phone use should be conducted in the closed vestibule areas.

h. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and firearms are not allowed on library property.

i. Sleeping and bathing are not permitted.

j. The Technology Center is designated a Quiet Zone and all activity must be conducted quietly. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in the Technology Center.

Adopted 4-21-08
Revised 12-15-14
Revised 9-17-18

PURPOSE

To build communication and trust with our residents and visitors, and encourage participation through comments and feedback.

GOALS

Lebanon Public Library aims to effectively use Social Media Accounts to:

• Provide information
• Support community engagement and outreach
• Support marketing and promotional campaigns
• Frame the public conversation around Lebanon Public Library
• Assist with recruitment efforts

Please be aware that when engaging with this agency through Social Media, you agree to the following:

MODERATION OF THIRD PARTY CONTENT

The agency does not necessarily endorse, support, sanction, encourage, verify or agree with Third Party comments, messages, posts, opinions, advertisements, videos, promoted content, external hyperlinks, linked websites (or the information, products or services contained therein), statements, commercial products, processes or services posted on any Social Media Site.

This agency social media site serves as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to preservation and disclosure in accordance with Ohio Public Record Law. User-generated posts may be rejected or removed if the content:

• contains obscenity,
• incites or promotes violence or illegal activities,
• contains spam or links to malware,
• promotes illegal discrimination (e.g., housing discrimination),
• contains actual defamation
• uses the copyrighted work of another.

We do not allow information intended to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided.

RETENTION

Any communications sent to or received by the Agency and its employees via social media may be subject to our retention and disclosure requirements. We are required to comply with Ohio public records laws to ensure government is open and that the public has access to public records and information of which our agency is the custodian. These retention requirements apply regardless of the form of the record (e.g. digital text, photos, audio, and video). To that end, we automatically collect and store all information posted on this agency social media site. All information posted on this site may be subject to public disclosure under Ohio Public Records Laws even if it has been deleted. The Department maintaining a site shall preserve records pursuant to a relevant records retention schedule.

EMERGENCY POSTINGS

Social media sites are not monitored 24/7. If there is an emergency, contact 911.

Adopted 9/19/2022

Reservations can be made on the Library’s website, or by contacting Library staff in person
or by calling 513-932-2665.

The Lebanon Public Library has multiple study pods for patron and staff use. The purpose of the study pods is to give patrons and staff the opportunity to work individually or in small groups in a soundproof, semi-private setting.

There is no fee for using a study pod. Study pods (except for the one-person booth in the Technology Center) may be booked up to 14 days in advance. If the reservation holder is more than 15 minutes late for their reservation, the reservation may be cancelled. Please call the Library at 513-932-2665 if you are running late.

The person requesting the study pod must check in with Library staff prior to using the pod.

All individuals must follow the Library’s Rules of Conduct and Patron Behavior Policy, available on our website under the About Us tab. The Library reserves the right to stop study pod activities that violate our policies or are disruptive to the normal operations of the Library.

The person requesting the study pod will be held responsible for the conduct and actions of themselves and any group member.

The person requesting the study pod will be held responsible and/or liable for any loss or damage to Library property or equipment. The person requesting the study pod will be held responsible for leaving the pod in the same condition it was at the start of their reservation.

The Library is not responsible or liable for any lost, damaged, or stolen property of the patron or any member of their group. Do not leave personal belongings in the study pods unattended. The patron and/or group members are responsible for removing all personal property at the end of their reserved time. Covered drinks may be taken into the study pod; no food is allowed.

By requesting a study pod, the requesting patron and any group members acknowledge receipt and understanding of this policy. By requesting a study pod, the patron and any group members agree to abide by the contents of this policy.

The guidelines for each specific study pod are as follows:

Technology Center

• One-person booth:
  • Maximum occupancy of one (1) on a first-come, first-served basis and is not able to be booked in advance
  • Time limit of 2 hours, which will be enforced by Library staff
  • Available to patrons ages 12 and up
  • Must be vacated 10 minutes before the Library closes for the day
• Four-person ADA-accessible pod:
  • Maximum occupancy of four (4) and a minimum occupancy of two (2)
  • Available for booking through the Library’s website or app in 15-minute increments, with a time limit of 2 hours

• • • If the pod is not booked for use after the 2-hour limit, patrons may request an extension up to an additional 2 hours, which must be made in person and approved by Library staff

• • Available to patrons ages 12 and up
  • Must be vacated 10 minutes before the Library closes for the day

Main Floor

• Two-person booth:
  • Maximum occupancy of two (2)
  • Available for booking through the Library’s website or app in 15-minute increments, with a time limit of 2 hours

• • • If the booth is not booked for use after the 2-hour limit, patrons may request an extension up to an additional 2 hours, which must be made in person and approved by Library staff

• • Available to patrons ages 12 and up, or a child of any age with an adult
  • Must be vacated 10 minutes before the Library closes for the day

• Four-person ADA-accessible pod:
  • Maximum occupancy of four (4) and a minimum occupancy of two (2)
  • Available for booking through the Library’s website or app in 15-minute increments, with a time limit of 2 hours

• • • If the pod is not booked for use after the 2-hour limit, patrons may request an extension up to an additional 2 hours, which must be made in person and approved by Library staff

• • Available to patrons ages 12 and up, or a child of any age with an adult
  • Must be vacated 10 minutes before the Library closes for the day

In an effort to provide a library environment that allows all patrons to utilize library materials and information sources in a safe, relaxed manner, the Board of Trustees has adopted a policy statement concerning unattended or disruptive children.

Parents may not leave children under the age of ten years unattended in the library and are responsible for their children’s behavior while in the library. Children and young people who are disruptive in the library or on library grounds interfere with Library service to all patrons. The library is not a child care provider but a public institution where all patrons have an equal right to quality library services in a safe and relaxed environment.

If a child is left unattended in the library, the staff will attempt to locate his/her parents. Staff members are not permitted to remain after hours with an unattended child nor to give him/her a ride home. For the safety of the child, the staff will not leave a child under the age of ten outside to wait on a ride. If a parent cannot be reached by the time the library is to close, the police will be called to escort the child home or keep the child until parents can be reached.

Adopted 4-21-08