Code of Conduct

Jefferson County Public Library seeks to provide quality Library service to all users in a safe and pleasant environment that is conducive to educational and recreational study and research. Any behavior that is disruptive or that inhibits Jefferson County Library from ensuring a safe environment or interferes with the use of the library may elicit an appropriate response to deny access to facilities and/or services. Each person can help by respecting the rights of others and complying with the following while on library property.

Examples of unacceptable behaviors include (but are not limited to):

• Inappropriate Activities; running, shoving, throwing objects, physical or verbal harassment or threats, loud talking, sleeping, smoking, bathing, washing clothes, gambling,
• Misuse of Library Property; damaging, vandalizing or destroying Library property, equipment or materials, theft of library material, failure to follow JCPL’s Internet Access Policy
• Using another person’s library card or identifying information
• Using furniture in any manner for which it was not intended
• Leaving children or persons in need of continuous supervision unattended
• Bringing animals into the Library except for service animals, or animals used in Library programs and/or presentations
• Possessing or consuming alcohol or marijuana, illegal drugs or being under their influence
• Performing any illegal act or conduct in violation of federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation
• Disturbing other patrons or employees of the Library so far as to disrupt their use of the Library or their work
• Inappropriate attire or poor hygiene
• Soliciting money, donations, or selling items
• Staff may restrict adult use of children’s areas
• Filming when it appears to interfere with access to library resources by other patrons

Any violation of the code of conduct may result in suspension of library privileges and access to facilities and/or services. The Director of Public Services may temporarily ban a patron denying access to all facilities and/or services within the Jefferson County Public Library. A patron with suspended privileges may appeal a suspension in writing to the Executive Director. The Executive Director or designee will respond to the appeal. The decision of the Executive Director is final.