Gifts and Memorials Brochure

Legacy Fund

The Orrville Library Legacy Fund was established in 2007. With state funding decreasing, the Board of Trustees sought to ensure that our community's library continues into the future while maintaining a high quality collection, superior service and a beautiful building and grounds.

The Legacy Fund was established through the generous contribution of Orrville resident William Barnes, who named the Orrville Public Library as a recipient of a portion of his estate. The fund was further augmented by a donation from Orrville's own Coach Bob Knight, and Coach Knight's friends at Texas Tech matched his contribution. Coach Knight's funds established the Hazel Knight and Sarah Henthorne Memorial Fund as a separate part of the library's Legacy Fund.

These funds are held within the Wayne County Community Foundation in order to maximize earning power. The Legacy Fund was established to invest the donated monies and use only the interest earned. The Hazel Knight and Sarah Henthorne Memorial Fund is designated for programs and materials only. Contributions to the Legacy Fund can be made at any time by contacting the Orrville Public Library or the Wayne County Community Foundation.

Animals in the Library

Adopted April 27, 1989, Revised February 23, 2012

For health and sanitation reasons, no animals are allowed in the Orrville Public Library except for service or helper animals and library-owned aquarium fish.

A service or helper animal must stay with its owner while in the library.  Service or helper animals that are disruptive may be removed from the building at the staff’s discretion.

In the case of special library-sponsored events, for example certified therapy dogs for scheduled programs, permission must be received in advance from the Library Director.

Behavior Policy

Adopted September 27, 2001

Revised September 28, 2006, May 24, 2012

The Orrville Public Library Board of Trustees is responsible for determining the rules for public behavior in the library that are necessary to:

1. Protect the rights of individuals to use library property, materials, and services;
2. Protect the rights of library employees and volunteers to conduct library business without interference;
3. Ensure the use of the facilities, materials, and services by the greatest number of individuals;
4. Preserve those materials and facilities from harm; and
5. Ensure the safety of library patrons, employees, and volunteers.

Patrons of Orrville Public Library can expect a pleasant, safe, and orderly environment in which to enjoy library materials, resources, and services.  Reasonable expectations include:

• Courteous behavior from patrons and staff
• Appropriate language
• Appropriate dress, including shirts and shoes
• Respect for Library property
• Responsible use of Internet and other electronic devices.

Behavior that interferes with the effective use of the Library will not be permitted.  Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Disruptive behavior
• Harassment of any kind
• Use of foul language
• Fighting on library grounds
• Loitering, alone or in a group
• Skateboarding, rollerblading, or bicycling on Library property
• Soliciting patrons and staff for donations
• Collecting signatures on petitions inside the library*
• Selling or proselytizing
• Inappropriate displays of affection
• Food and open drinks (those sealed with lids are permitted) inside the building in public areas
• Bikes not parked in bike rack
• Bringing animals other than service dogs or therapy dogs into the library
• Bringing weapons into the library
• Using tobacco in any form while on library property
• Possession, sale, or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances on library property
• Illegal activities
• Hygiene so offensive as to cause a nuisance to others
• Any behavior that is not acceptable in a public environment.

A verbal warning will be given when patron behavior is in violation of this policy.  If the behavior continues, the patron will be asked to leave the Library.  Police will be called if the patron is unwilling to comply.  The library reserves the right to take immediate action if necessary to answer an ongoing threat to the operation of the library, or a continuing danger to the health or safety of patrons or staff.  Failure to leave if asked is a violation of the Ohio Criminal Trespass Statute and will result in the police being called. 

The Board of Trustees authorizes the director or any persons designated by the director 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 transgress criminal statutes.

Any library patron who has been banned from using library facilities may appeal his or her suspension of privileges by submitting a written petition to the director within thirty days of notification of the suspension.  The petition should state why the person’s library privileges should not be suspended.  Upon receipt of such a petition, the director shall schedule a hearing before the board of trustees at which the suspended person shall appear.  Information from incident reports by staff and statements of other witnesses, if any, will be taken into consideration.  Failure to appear will be interpreted as a withdrawing of the appeal.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the decision to suspend library privileges may be affirmed, modified, or cancelled.

*Note:  Petitioners may be on sidewalks and other outdoor public areas around the library as long as the activity does not interfere with patrons accessing the library entrances or library services.  Petitioners may not harass library patrons.

 

Circulation Policies

Adopted December 12, 1996

Revised August 27, 1998, November 18, 1999, April 2000, February 28, 2002,  May 30, 2002, October 23, 2003, October 28, 2004, August 17, 2006,   September 28, 2006, October 25, 2007 (effective 1/1/08), December 4, 2008 (effective 1/1/09), November 3, 2011, February 23, 2012

Library cards are available to individuals of any age.  Applicants must be a resident of Ohio and be able to show proof of identity and street address.  In the case of a child, parental or guardian address will be accepted as proof.  Children age 14 and under must have a parent or guardian signature on their library card application.  In order to protect library patrons from any unauthorized use of their library card, when checking out library materials library patrons must present their library card, a picture i.d., or their full name, address, phone number, and birthday, which must exactly match current library records.

Library patrons of all ages may check out videotapes and DVDs from the children’s collection.  All library patrons may also check out non-fiction videotapes and DVDs from both the children’s and adult collections.  Library patrons must be at least 15 years of age to check out videotapes and DVDs from the adult fiction (entertainment) section.  ‘R’ and TV-MA rated videos can only be checked out by patrons who are 18 years old or older.

The following limits are established:

1. Library patrons may check out 50 items on their card.   Total cost of the items borrowed may not exceed $1,000.
2. There is no limit on the number of items that may be reserved.
3. Books, audiobooks, CDs, and non-fiction DVDs circulate for three (3) weeks.  Express (high demand materials) circulate for two (2) weeks.  DVDs, videos and magazines circulate for one (1) week.
4. Items may be renewed up to five (5) times, provided these items have not been requested by other patrons.
5. Patron borrowing privileges are suspended when fines total $10.

Fine rates are established as:

1. $1 per day, up to $5 per item, for videos/DVDs.
2. $.10 (10 cents) per day, up to $3 per item, for all other materials.

Library card replacement charge is $1.00.

Eligible library users may have only one active library card at a time.  The only exception is for teacher cards.  Refer to Teacher Card Policy.

Collection Development

Adopted October 26, 2006, Revised February 23, 2012

Introduction

The Orrville Public Library is a stand-alone library located in a small town of 8,500 people.  The Library’s official service area is the Orrville City School District.  The school district has a population of approximately 11,000 and covers 26 square miles.

The Library was instituted in 1925 when 600 books were moved into a vacant room in the high school.  The current 25,000 square foot facility was the result of a major renovation begun in 1999 and officially opened on July 5, 2000.  There are currently about 75,000 volumes in the collection.

The Orrville Public Library is highly valued and greatly used by the Orrville community.  For the past twelve years, the Hennen’s American Public Library Rating Index (HAPLR) has consistently placed the Orrville Public Library among the top ten small libraries in the nation that  serve communities with populations of 10,000 to 25,000.  While the Orrville City School District contains less that 10% of the population of Wayne County, the Library consistently circulates 22% of the library materials used by county residents.

The Wayne County Public Library, which is composed of a main library in Wooster and branches in Dalton, Shreve, Rittman, Creston, Doylestown, and West Salem, is the largest public library entity in the county.  Fredericksburg Library operates independently in southern Wayne County.

Though Orrville Public Library serves a small town, the Library offers rich resources through membership in CLEVNET.  The CLEVNET Consortium, which began in 1982, is composed of 37 library systems (100+ library buildings) in 10 counties of northern Ohio.  Combined holdings top 10 million items and include access to 100 electronic databases.  The consortium, which Orrville Public Library joined in 1985, offers an integrated library system (currently SIRSI), technological support, electronic databases in addition to those offered through OPLIN, training, and innovative services (KnowItNow, downloadable eMedia, and wireless access.)

The Library uses a delivery service to transport library materials to and from different libraries every weekday, Monday through Friday.  Twice annually, the circulation staff evaluates the delivery system to make sure that patrons are receiving requested items in a timely fashion.

When CLEVNET’s collection is insufficient to patron needs, materials from library collections throughout the country can be acquired for Orrville Public Library patrons through InterLibrary Loan Service.

Collection Analysis

Each library collection is a unique reflection of the interests and needs of the community it serves.  Orrville Public Library staff listens to its users in many ways.

• Staff members who order library materials work on the floor daily helping patrons.  Staff know what questions are asked and what materials are used.
• Staff compiles monthly use statistics for all parts of the collection to analyze usage patterns and evaluate collection needs.
• All the questions asked at the Information Desks are noted.  A record is made as to whether the Library’s collection had the resources to answer the question, what additional resources were required, and whether more materials should be sought to add to the collection on the subject in question.  These notes are reviewed every month by department heads and the Director.
• Patron suggestions are recorded and passed to the selection team.

Materials Selection Criterion

In order to invest the Library’s funds wisely in its efforts to serve the needs of the community, the following criteria are considered:

• Existence of authoritative published reviews
• Accuracy of information
• Quality of treatment
• Objectivity
• Timeliness or permanence of value
• Popular interest or demand
• Extent to which the subject is already represented in the Library collection
• Extent to which the subject is already represented in the CLEVNET consortium holdings
• Readability or literacy style
• Social significance
• Reputation of the author and/or publishers
• Cost
• Availability of same or similar material elsewhere in the area
• Physical durability, attractiveness, and other format characteristics
• Media format, i.e. hardback, paperback, CD, e-book, etc.
• Inclusion in standard bibliographies

Collection Maintenance Criterion

In order to maintain a vital, current collection that meets the needs of the community, examination and evaluation of materials is an ongoing process.  When library materials lose the value for which they were originally selected, they should be withdrawn.  An item is considered for discard when it is:

• Obsolete, misleading, or outdated
• Worn beyond use
• Damaged
• No longer circulating and/or used for reference purposes
• One of many copies of a formerly popular title

Space availability and low circulation over a period of time are other factors that influence the withdrawal decision.  Discard does not necessarily mean the book is not good, simply that its use for our community is done or very limited.

Gifts, including memorial items, are subject to these withdrawal and replacement policies.

Donations

Donations of materials in any format must meet the criteria used for selection before being added to the collection.  Memorial and gift books must also meet selection criteria, including necessity to the collection.  The Library reserves the right to accept or refuse conditions placed upon gifts of materials or funds.

Juvenile Collection

Juvenile fiction includes board books, picture books, easy readers, and juvenile chapter books.  This collection serves all ages with a primary target audience of birth to 12 years.  Collection size is limited due to space restrictions.  Within the collection, space is allocated according to community need.

Juvenile non-fiction includes informational materials for all ages.  Targeted ages for this collection are birth to age 12.  Collection includes biographies as well as reference materials.  Extra consideration is given to topics covered by the curriculum of Orrville City Schools.  Every effort is made to provide topical materials on a variety of reading levels with emphasis on the curriculum guided grade levels.

Juvenile magazines are ordered based on reviews and community requests.  Magazines must reflect the diversity of the community.  Magazines are discarded after 30 months or shorter timeframe if they are not circulating.  Second copies of popular magazines may be added.  Magazines include comic books appropriate for age 12 and under.  Graphic books not in comic book format are included in fiction or non-fiction.

Juvenile videos are purchased based on reviews and community interest.  Budgetary considerations do not permit purchase of all videos that would be appropriate and useful.  Video requests by teachers from Orrville City Schools are given serious consideration.  Rated videos must be rated “G” to be selected for the Children’s Department.  Videos that are not rated must be appropriate for children aged 12 and under.  Consideration will be given to adding videos that are not available to patrons from other sources.  Non-fiction videos, as well as older fiction videos, often fall into this category.  The department will replace popular titles as budget permits.  The department may circulate DVD and other formats as per the community need.

Audiobooks will be selected on the basis of reviews (of both print and audio versions), as well as the interest of the audiobook user community.  Collection is limited by space available and funding.  Audiobooks in the juvenile collection must meet the same criteria as print materials for the juvenile collection.  The Children’s Department will maintain a collection of audiobooks on CD.

Young Adult Collection

Orrville Public Library maintains a Young Adult collection consisting of a small group of non-fiction, a small collection of graphic novels, an extensive collection of young adult fiction, an express collection of music CDs, and a small collection of audiobooks.  Target audience for this collection is grades 5 – 9.  Because our collection is used by a younger audience than in many libraries, our selection must correspondingly reflect that age group.

• Young Adult non-fiction is a small collection of materials which specifically addresses the needs and interests of this age group.
• Graphic materials are judged on content and appropriateness of illustrations.
• Music CDs reflect the most current and popular music for young adults, using reviews and patron requests.  All music must be appropriate for 9th grade and younger.
• Audiobooks are recordings of popular Young Adult paper titles.
• Young Adult fiction is selected based on reviews, interest to our patrons, and suitability for our target age group.

Adult Collection

The adult fiction collection consists primarily of popular best sellers, classic works of literature, inspirational, mysteries, westerns, and science fiction.  Guided by our mission statement, titles are selected on the basis of reviews in professional journals, existing collection, and patron demand.  Fiction circulates well and multiple copies to fill requests are purchased as the budget allows.  We strive to maintain a collection that is both current and broad.

Adult non-fiction consists of books to cover a wide range of information needs by patrons ranging from middle school/junior high age students through adults.  All subjects are covered with special emphasis on school assignment topics, do-it-yourself information, lifelong learning, and pleasure reading in the non-fiction genres.  The size of this collection is fairly static.  On-going weeding and ordering are used to maintain a current and broad collection.

The large print collection provides popular material for our visually impaired patrons.  The collection includes bestsellers, mysteries, family reading, westerns, biographies and non-fiction.  Selection is guided by the same criteria used for regular print fiction and non-fiction

The music collection consists of the CD format.  Other formats may be added as per community demand.  Categories include Classical, Jazz, Pop, International, New Age, Show, Country, and Inspirational.  Currently, the most heavily used collections are the Country and Inspirational so ordering is weighted a little heavier in those areas.  Space limitations dictate no growth in this collection.

The adult audiobook collection consists of both fiction and non-fiction works in the current available formats.  Guided by our mission statement, titles are selected on the basis of reviews in professional journals, existing collection, and patron demand.  Audiobook format has changed over the past several years and is expected to continue changing.  Audiobooks continue to grow in popularity and we strive to maintain a collection that is both current and broad on CD and other formats as per community need.

The adult video collection is comprised of DVDs and includes both fiction and non-fiction titles, thereby providing contemporary high-interest materials, supplying information for lifelong learning, and supplementing the educational needs of school-aged children.

• The DVD collection has a limited lifespan and is expected to become obsolete within the next five years.  Currently, demand is very high for this format and it is being actively purchased for the collection.  This area of the video collection will continue to grow over the next several years, but eventually taper off and diminish as new formats for this medium become available.  It is unknown how new formats will affect the Library as far as physical storage is concerned, but the Library may still maintain videos in the format of choice for the community.

Reference and Local History Collection

The Reference book collection is designed to allow staff to answer questions on the telephone or in person that require an authoritative source with a quick turnaround time.  Encyclopedias, almanacs, business directories, dictionaries, and legal information are just some of the areas covered.  This collection is quickly becoming obsolete as more and more sources become available through databases and websites.  The reference budget has been reduced each of the last several years and will continue to drop.

Local History items are purchased if they relate to the Orrville community.  As there are not a lot of items that fall into this category, just about everything published is added to this collection.  This collection does include microfilm of the local newspapers, which keeps the cost of maintaining this collection rather high.

Periodicals

The Orrville Public Library subscribes to approximately 125 titles to serve the needs of a variety of age groups and interests.  The Library’s selection criterion is applied equally to periodical selection.  Titles are evaluated annually using circulation statistics and new magazine titles are considered.

Thousands of periodicals are now offered full text in our online databases which offer easy keyword and Boolean search options.  In general, the values sought from hard copy periodicals have changed from research to enrichment and entertainment.

All issues are circulated for one week.

Local and representative national newspapers are purchased within budget and space limitations.  Microform files of newspapers are acquired as funding allows.

Confidentiality

Adopted September 21, 2000, Revised May 22, 2003

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 149.432, effective October 5, 2000, library records and customer information (as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 149.432) are confidential. However, library records or customer information will be released in the following situations:

1. Parents, guardians and custodians will have access to their minor children’s records.

2. In accordance with a subpoena, search warrant or other court order, or to a law enforcement officer who is investigating a matter involving public safety in exigent circumstances.

3. With the consent of the individual who is subject of the record or information.

4. For library administrative purposes.

Electronic Resources

Adopted March 31, 1997

Revised January 25, 2001, August 22, 2002, September 27, 2007, May 24, 2012

1. The Library provides free access to the Internet as part of its mission. 
2. The Library reserves the right to regulate the use of computer workstations.  This resource is heavily used, thus mandating time limits and registration.
3. There is a cost for printing.  Library patrons who are uncertain about printing procedures should request assistance from the Reference staff.
4. Library patrons may not install their personal software on Library workstations.
5. Library staff is trained to assist patrons in using library materials, online and in-house.   Library staff are not trained computer technicians or software experts.
6. Library patrons should notify Library staff immediately concerning any problems with computer hardware or software.
7. Persons who damage Library hardware or software can be held responsible for repair costs.
8. Library patrons may not display screens that may be considered obscene or in any way unsuitable for public viewing.  Library staff will make the final decision on whether a screen display is appropriate for display.
9. Misuse of Internet access will result in the loss of computer and/or Library privileges.

 

Electronic Resources -- Acceptable Use

Adopted March 20, 1997

Revised January 25, 2001, September 27, 2007, May 24, 2012

The Orrville Public Library offers access to information through a variety of online resources.  These online resources include the CLEVNET catalog, subscription databases purchased through the CLEVNET consortium and the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN), and the Internet.  All of these components fulfill the Library’s mission to supply information for lifelong learning, to offer a gateway to outside resources and to supplement the educational needs of school-age children.

Electronic resources are available on nearly all workstations in the Library to make the search for information as easy as possible for users.  These resources are free and available to all library users. 

While the Internet provides easy access to a massive, rapidly changing body of information, not all Internet sources provide accurate, complete or current information.  Library users access the Internet at their own discretion and are responsible for the results of their searches.  Some Internet sites may be offensive.  Library staff will monitor usage within the Library, but the Library is not responsible for Internet content.  Staff members are trained to help users determine if the information they access is reliable and suitable to their needs.

To assist users in navigating the vast resources of the Internet, the Orrville Public Library web page offers a list of useful websites.

As always, responsibility for the use of Library resources by children under 18 years of age falls to parents, guardians and caregivers.  This includes the electronic resources, as well as library materials.  It is essential that parents work with their children to develop acceptable, safe behavior when using electronic technology.

As required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the library has implemented filtering software on all of its computers with Internet access.  Staff will disable the Internet filter upon request by an adult (17 years of age or older) without undue delay and will not inquire as to the purpose of the adult’s request.

The library cannot and does not guarantee that the filtering software will block all obscenity, sexually explicit material or any other material harmful to minors or objectionable to some patrons.  Nor can the library guarantee that the filtering software will always permit access to sites that may have legitimate research or other value.

The Library maintains the right to demand that users refrain from displaying computer screens with information or graphics that may be deemed offensive in a public location.  Responsibility for determining the appropriateness of a screen rests with Library staff.  Failure to comply with the Library policies may result in loss of Internet privileges and/or ejection from the Library for a designated period of time.

Exhibits and Displays

Adopted September 19, 1994, revised September 27, 2007

Library displays are generated by library staff. Suggestions from the community are welcome. All displays shall be of an educational, cultural, civic or recreational nature and appropriate for all ages. Advertisements for goods and services offered by for-profit companies or individuals are not acceptable. Exhibits from for-profit companies or individuals may be accepted if they are of general educational, cultural, civic or recreational nature.

The library’s lower level gallery is for artwork display.

• Application for exhibits is made through the Reference staff.
• The Library Director has the final determination on the suitability of the exhibit.
• Exhibits are accepted for limited times. This time period is generally not to exceed 30 days in length. The exhibitor must reclaim the exhibit materials at the end date of the exhibit.
• Exhibitors are responsible for the display and shall arrange their own materials under the general supervision of the library staff, furnish their own equipment necessary for display and be responsible for any damage to library property.
• The exhibitor assumes all risk of loss, damage or destruction whether caused by vandalism, fire or any other cause.
• All exhibitors are required to sign a form that releases the library from any responsibility for exhibited items.

The library has a small bulletin board available for public notices. The library will post notices from non-profit organizations and notices for community, educational, cultural and recreational events. This is not a place for personal, political or for-profit advertisements.

No material concerning political candidates, election issues or levies may be displayed inside the library or on library grounds without the express permission of the Board of Trustees.

The Library Director has the final determination of compliance with this policy.

The Orrville Public Library reserves the right to determine location, length of posting time and other details of posted notices.

Gifts to the Library

Adopted September 21, 1989

The Orrville Public Library reserves the right to accept or refuse gifts to the library based on benefit gained by the library. Once a gift has been accepted by the library, the library will determine disposition of the gift.

Books, records, furnishings, etc. accepted by the library may be disposed of in one of three ways:

1. Items are used by the library, or sold by the library (proceeds go into the library’s budget.)
2. Items are donated to Orrville Public Library Friends or other non-profit, charitable organization.
3. Items are put into recycling or solid waste disposals.

The library will not determine value or appraise items for the purposes of income tax donation or other needs. Upon request, the library will issue a letter stating that a gift of approximately XX number of boxes of used books, e.g., was received by the library from said donor.

 

Adopted April 23, 1998

Artwork

If an individual or organization wishes to donate artwork to the Orrville Public Library, the artwork will be accepted or declined on the same basis as any other donated gift. A committee composed of the Director, a library staff member, a board member and a representative from the community will meet to determine whether or not to accept the artwork. The library reserves the right to display, sell or dispose of artwork as best benefits the interests of the library.

The library also reserves the right to request that an endowment or cash contribution accompany the donated artwork in order to pay for periodic maintenance or restoration needs. In addition, the library shall be held harmless in the event the artwork is damaged or stolen.

Library Business Records Request

Adopted February 28, 2002, Revised May 22, 2003

Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43 provides that all public records shall be promptly prepared and made available for inspection to any person during business hours. Upon receipt of a request from the public to view library business records, library staff should follow these procedures:

1. Notify the Director or his/her designee about the request.

2. The Director or his/her designee shall make the initial response to the request, supervise the record search review, and determine which records are to be disclosed and which are exempt from disclosure.

3. A search for the requested records and a review shall be conducted to determine if any document is excepted from the public records law. Any questions regarding the exempt status of any record shall be reviewed with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office.

4. Upon determination that the requested records are available and are to be disclosed, the requesting party may review the records between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

5. The Director or his/her designee will make any copies of the records that the requesting party wishes. Copies will be made on a reimbursable basis at the established rate. The copies will be available for the requesting party to pick up at the library within seven (7) days.

6. The Director will inform the Board of Directors of any public request to view library business records.

Materials Selection

Adopted June 28, 2001, Revised August 17, 2006; February 23, 2012

The Board of Trustees, recognizing the various backgrounds and needs of our citizens, in terms of race, creed, and political persuasion, declares as a matter of book selection policy that:

1. Selection of books and/or other library material is invested in the Director and such members of the professional staff who are qualified by reason of education and training. Any library material so selected shall be held to have been approved by the Board of Trustees. The removal of books shall also be done by the Director or designees with the approval of, and under the authority of, the Board.
2. Selection of library materials shall be made on the basis of the interests, informational needs, and enlightenment of all people of the community. No book and/or library material shall be excluded because of the race, creed, nationality, or political or social views of the author.
3. Responsibility for reading and the use of the library by children rests with their parents or legal guardians. All library cards for children 14 and under require a parent or guardian’s signature accepting this responsibility. At no time will library staff act in loco parentis.  Selection of library materials will not be inhibited by the possibility that they may come into the possession of children.
4. Within the limits of our budget, every effort shall be made to maintain a collection of high quality materials that represent a variety of points of view.
5. Children’s books shall be selected on the recommendation of the Children’s Services Librarian, with the final approval of the Director.
6. The library recognizes that some materials are controversial and that any given item may offend some patrons. Selection of materials will not be made on the basis of anticipated approval or disapproval but solely on the basis of the principles set forth in this policy.
7. The Board believes that censorship should be primarily an individual and personal matter, and declare that while anyone is free to reject for himself any book and/or library material of which he does not approve, he cannot exercise this right of censorship to restrict the freedom of another to read.
8. When library material is the subject of complaint, the complainant should complete the “Request for Reconsideration of Library Material” form. The library material and the completed form are then referred to the Director for review. A review procedure will follow. The Director will report the outcome of the review to the complainant in a timely manner. If the complainant is not satisfied, he may request it to be reviewed by a committee of the Director, one staff member and two board members. If the complainant is not satisfied, he may request that the Library Board review the request. Any decision of the Library Board of Trustees will be final.
9. Library materials will not be marked or identified to show approval or disapproval of their contents.
10. The Board recognizes that laws governing obscenity, subversive material, and other questionable matters are subject to interpretation by the Courts.
11. The Board declares that the reading preferences of each individual are a private matter and that the information regarding these preferences may not be given out to a third party.
12. The Board declares that it adopts and will support and be guided by The Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement.

Public Services -- Core Values

• Provide convenient, personalized, non-judgmental service.
• Preserve the confidentiality of patrons and their records.
• Offer programs that are educational, entertaining, and meet the specific needs of local residents of all ages.
• Be a physically attractive community library where the public can come for high-interest materials and information for lifelong learning.
• Support the Library’s Mission Statement.
• Maintain a Collection Development Policy that supports intellectual freedom.
• Encourage staff, board, volunteers, and community to work as a team to maintain outstanding library service.

Freedom to Read Statement [21]

Freedom to View Statement [22]

Library Bill of Rights [23]

Meeting Room Policy

Revised June 2000, January 25, 2001, July 24, 2003, September 27, 2007,

May 24, 2012

Meeting Room Use

• Library activities have first priority.  When meeting rooms are not being used for Library activities, the public may use them.

• Community groups and sponsors of cultural or educational events are welcome to use the rooms during the Library’s regular hours of operation.  The adult making a reservation for a meeting room must agree to assume full responsibility for supervision of those attending and for damages to Library facilities and equipment.

• For-profit business ventures are not permitted to conduct business in the meeting room, or to use the name, address or telephone number of the Library as a contact address or headquarters of an organization.

• All meetings must be open to all members of the public.  The Library’s meeting rooms are not intended for private parties.

• Groups using the room may not charge an admission fee or require a donation or sell products, unless the program is sponsored by the Library or Friends of the Library.

• No fundraising programs are permitted except by the Library or Friends of the Library.

• The Library does not endorse the views expressed by any group or individual using its meeting rooms.  The use of a meeting room by a non-library group shall not be publicized in such a way as to imply Library sponsorship of the group activities unless the Library or Friends of the Library is co-sponsoring the event.

• The use of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on all Library premises.

• No partisan political organization may use the meeting rooms.

• Commercial organizations may use the rooms if they are conducting training programs or free seminars. 

• The rooms may be used no more than two (2) times per month per group. 

• If there are open days at the start of each month, a group may request additional times that month, at the discretion of the reference staff.  

• A room may be booked no more than six (6) months in advance.

• The Library will not admit anyone to the building before opening or after closing time.

• Meetings should end at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to closing time.

• No items for groups who meet at the library may be stored at the library unless co-sponsored by the Library or Friends of the Library (space permitting).

• The Library reserves the right to restrict meeting room use that would interfere with normal library operations or would be disruptive to normal patron activities.

• The Library reserves the right to limit the frequency of use of its facilities.

• The Library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property, or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups using the meeting rooms.

• No fee will be charged for use of the rooms.  However, a fee may be charged if meeting room use results in the need for repair to Library furnishings or equipment or if excessive cleaning is required.

• The Library Board reserves the right to amend this policy at any time.

Teacher Cards

Adopted February 28, 2002, Revised September 27, 2007

Special library cards will be available to teachers who reside or teach in the greater Orrville area, including student teachers and preschool teachers. Requests from teachers outside the greater Orrville area should be referred to the Head of Youth Services, Head of Circulation or Library Director.

Written verification of teacher employment status must be presented to receive a teacher card. Homeschool teachers should show their “Homeschooling Acceptance Letter.”

Teacher card status must be renewed each school year.

Orrville Public Library print materials checked out on teacher cards will circulate for three weeks. Materials may be renewed twice. No overdue fees will be charged. A total of up to 100 items may be checked out on a teacher card at any given time.

Orrville Public Library audiovisual items may be checked out on a teacher card, but the loan period will be the standard loan period for the media. Charges will accrue.

Items from other libraries, including audiovisual, may be checked out, but the lending library’s loan period and overdue fee schedule will apply.

If notified by a teacher of a special circumstance or need, staff is empowered to make reasonable accommodation.

Charges will be assessed for lost and damaged items.

The teacher card is for classroom materials only. Items for personal use will not be checked out on a teacher card.

Unattended Child

Adopted February 22, 2001, Revised September 27, 2007

The Orrville Public Library encourages young patrons to make full use of the library facilities.

The Orrville Public Library is a busy public building and the first priority of library staff is to help patrons use the library.

The Board of Trustees maintains that child safety requires the personal attention of parents and/or caregivers. Parents/guardians are responsible for the actions of their children.

Children 9 years of age and younger must have a parent/caregiver age 12 or older to accompany them in the library and remain in the immediate vicinity. If a child is left unattended, staff will attempt to locate the caregiver. If the caregiver cannot be located, the Orrville Police Department will be contacted.

Children age 10 to age 17 may use the library unattended. A child of this age group is considered able to leave the library building without an adult/caregiver; if this is not the case, the child must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver. Children should have emergency contact information so a staff member can help a child in need. If staff cannot reach the parent/guardian, the library will contact the Orrville Police Department.

Wireless Access

Adopted October 20, 2005, Revised January 24, 2008

Orrville Public Library provides free, high-speed, open wireless network Internet connectivity for users wishing to pursue their informational needs with the convenience and technological flexibility of using their own wireless enabled equipment.

By choosing to use this unsecured wireless service, patrons are agreeing to abide by Orrville Public Library’s Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Policy [24].

Library staff members are not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be made that a successful wireless connection will be made. Random loss of signal may occur. Only web-based e-mail can be accessed via the wireless network. Use of the wireless network is entirely at the risk of the user.

The library disclaims any and all liability for loss of confidential information or damages resulting from that loss, or any and all damages resulting from use of the wireless network. Radio signals (wireless) may be intercepted on an open network. Use caution when transmitting personal information.

There is no printing capability available from this wireless connection.