The Chatsworth Township Library is
dedicated to providing its patrons
with access to knowledge and
information through reading,
writing, listening and quiet
contemplation. The library believes
patrons have the right to use
materials and services without being
disturbed or impeded. Furthermore,
the library is determined to provide
patrons and employees a secure and
comfortable environment. The
Public Library Act provides the
Board of Library Trustees with the
general power to carry out the
spirit and intent of the Act in
establishing and maintaining the
library and providing library
services and the specific power to
"exclude from the use of the library
any person who willfully violates an
ordinance or regulation prescribed."
A. A patron who engages in any
activity that disrupts the use of
the library facilities, collections,
or services by patrons or materially
disrupts the ability of the staff to
perform its duties shall cease such
activity immediately upon the
request of library personnel.
B. In such instances involving
minors, identification will be
requested and the incident will be
reported to the parent or guardian.
C. If, following a request, the
patron fails or refuses to comply or
responds to the request in an
abusive fashion, he or she will be
required to leave the library
premises immediately for the balance
of the calendar day. If he or she
refuses to leave, the police will be
summoned.
D. Library personnel will record
instances in which patrons are
required to leave the library in a
ledger maintained by the library for
that purpose. Upon the second
recorded instance in which a patron
is required to leave the library
premises within a thirty day period,
the Director shall bar the patron
from use of library premises for a
period of thirty days. Parents or
guardians of minors will be
notified in writing after the first
recorded instance in which a minor
is required to leave the library and
advised of the consequences of any
further recorded instances. Parents
wishing to appeal such action my do
so upon written request to the Board
of Library Trustees.
E. In the event a barred patron
attempts to enter the Library during
the period of suspension, the police
will be notified.
F. Smoking is banned anywhere in
the Library at all times by staff
and patrons.
G. Tampering with the computers,
cords, and library equipment and/or
attempting to alter the computers in
any way is grounds for suspension
of library privileges.
H. In the event that a patron
continues in an abusive manner after
a period of suspension, the Director
shall present the information to the
Board of Trustees for further
consideration. The Board may impose
a longer period of suspension in
these instances.
