HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-138RESOLUTION NO. 15 - 138
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PATRON CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE
LIBRARY SYSTEM OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for St. Lucie County, Florida (the "Board") has
made the following determinations:
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2015, the Library Advisory Board reviewed and discussed preliminary
draft(s) of an updated Library System's Code of Conduct for Patron of St. Lucie County.
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2015, the Library Advisory Board adopted the amended Patron Code of
Conduct for St. Lucie County.
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2015, the Library Advisory Board adopted the amended Patron Code of
Conduct which included the appeals statement.
Florida:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
1. The Board does hereby adopt the amended Patron Code of Conduct to include the appeals
statement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chair, Paula A. Lewis
AYE
Vice Chair, Kim Johnson
AYE
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky
AYE
Commissioner Tod Mowery
AYE
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of August 2015.
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Library System
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code of Conduct
Welcome!
The Library's mission is to advance knowledge,
inspire lifelong learning and to strengthen our
community. The Library's "Code of Conduct" is
designed to foster this mission. Toward these
ends, certain behavior becomes unacceptable
when it interferes with this mission and compro-
mises the rights of others, causes damage to
the buildings, equipment or materials, or causes
injury to oneself or others.
The Library System is supported by the taxes of
the residents of St. Lucie County who have a
right to expect each of our facilities to be clean,
pleasant and safe places for selecting materials,
browsing, reading, researching, writing, using Wi-
Fi, thinking, and attending Library programs.
Those willing to cease unacceptable behavior are
always welcome to stay. However, those unable
to comply will be asked to leave. If necessary, the
authorities will be called. Parents, guardians,
and/or caregivers are solely responsible for the
safety and behavior of their children. They are
advised that children, like all Library users, are
expected to comply with the Library's "Code of
Conduct," and a child who violates those rules
may be asked to leave Library premises.
People who have received a notice that restricts
future access to the Library may request a hear-
ing. The request must be made in writing within
48 hours of the notice (exclusive of weekends
and holidays). The Library Manager will conduct
an informal hearing of the people involved in the
incident. At the conclusion of the hearing, the
Manager may affirm, modify, or cause the notice
to be canceled. An appeal of the Manager's deci-
sion may be made to the County Administrator.
Examples of unacceptable Library behavior include:
• Abusing or harassing Library patrons or staff physically or
verbally.
• Abusing or vandalizing Library buildings, materials,
computers, equipment or other property.
• Bathing, shaving, or washing clothes or other inappropriate
use of the restrooms.
• Begging, soliciting, hawking, peddling and/or other forms of
commercial activity.
• Behaving in a manner which reasonably can be expected
to disturb other patrons or staff.
• Being loud, unruly or boisterous.
• Bicycling, roller skating and/or skateboarding on Library
property.
• Bringing animals, except service animals for persons with
disabilities, into the Library.
• Bringing weapons, or facsimiles thereof, into the Library
unless authorized by law.
• Consuming or possessing any food or beverage at a Library
computer work station; small wrapped foods or dry snacks
and beverages in covered containers are permitted in other
Library areas.
• Engaging in sexual activity including inappropriate displays
of public affection.
• Entering staff areas of the facility without being
accompanied by a Library employee.
• Entering without shirts and shoes.
• Harassing, intimidating, stalking or prolonged staring at
patrons or staff.
• Leaving individuals, minors or adults requiring care or
supervision unattended for long periods of time or at closing.
• Loitering, sleeping or the giving the appearance of sleeping.
• Misusing the computers.
• Operating a radio, telephone or other device at a volume
that others can hear.
• Placing feet on table or chairs.
• Possessing, consuming or being under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Running, throwing or other forms of physical activity
inappropriate in a Library setting.
• Smoking or using other tobacco products including smoke-
less cigarettes.
• Stealing.
• Violating an active trespass warning.
• Violating the St. Lucie County Library System's Internet
Policy.
• Wearing perfumes or having bodily hygiene that generates
strong odors that is so offensive as to constitute a nuisance
or health risk to others.
Approved by the St. Lucie County Library Advisory Board.
07/20/2015