The Library receives many requests
from the community to put up displays and post bulletins or brochures
in the Library. Although our display space is limited, the Library
encourages use of designated space in the building for displays
of general interest to the community and for promoting community
related activities and/or organizations.
Exhibition Space Defined
The lobby space is available for public
displays and exhibits upon approval of the library director.
All other library space may be reserved for use by the library
or the public as the director sees fit.
Rules for Use of Exhibition Space
The following conditions apply to all displays,
exhibits, advertisements, brochures or other informational material:
As an educational and cultural institution
the Potsdam Public Library welcomes exhibits and displays of
interest, information and enlightenment to the community.
Educational, cultural, civic, and governmental
groups may reserve the exhibit areas for use when no admission
charge is made.
Organizations or individuals sponsoring an
educational program of a non-profit nature will be permitted
to use the exhibit areas, provided such exhibits are open freely
to the general public.
Non-library fundraising and commercial use
of the exhibit space are prohibited.
The Library Board reserves the right to reject
any display or item, which in the judgment of the library administration
is illegal or which may interfere with the normal operation
of the library.
The Library assumes no responsibility for
the preservation, protection, or possible damage or theft of
any item displayed or exhibited. All items placed in the Library
are done so at the owner's risk.
Library sponsored displays are given priority
in allocating the display.
Rules for the Use of the Bulletin Board
No poster, display, exhibit, pamphlet,
brochure, leaflet or booklet shall be posted to the bulletin
board or exhiiboard or placed in the Library for distribution
without permission from the Director or his/her representative.
- Space permitting, the Library will post announcements of the
cultural activities of the community and public announcements
of general interest to the community.
- Items of a purely commercial and personal
advertising nature on the bulletin board are prohibited and
will be removed.
Exhibition Materials and Bulletin Board Postings: Content Issues & Policies
- This policy will be in support of article
six of the American Library Association Bill of Rights: "Libraries
should make exhibit spaces available to the public they serve
and should make such facilities available on an equitable
basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals
or groups requesting their use." (Adopted January 23,
1980 by ALA Council).
- The utilization of exhibit space by any
group or individual shall not imply endorsement or approval
by the Potsdam Public Library. A disclaimer so stating shall
appear in the display area. Each display will have a card
indication who prepared it and who to contact for information.
- In all instances the Director reserves
the right to refuse any item for display it considers in
bad taste or of doubtful value. Decisions can be appealed
at the next regularly scheduled public meeting.
- Members of the community who object to
a particular display, exhibit, or item should bring their
concerns to the library Director.
- All items shall be submitted ready for
exhibit. The library will not furnish construction paper,
letters, or other supplies. Adhesives may not be applied
to the walls.
- The Library staff will not provide assistance
in setting up or taking down displays. People and organizations
using the facilities shall leave it neat, clean, and in orderly
condition.
- Groups will remove displays at the agreed
time.
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