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General Information<\/a> | Staff & Board of Trustees<\/a> | History<\/a> | Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Borrowing Privileges & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patrons are responsible for good care and timely return of all materials. Books are generally loaned for a period of two weeks and made be renewed twice. New books may be renewed once.\u00a0 Other items have varying loan periods, including passes for 48 hours.\u00a0 The online catalog may be accessed at this website to reserve and renew items. Here too are links to Overdrive, Kanopy, Mango and the NY Times.<\/p>\n

Rules of Conduct for Quechee\/Wilder Libraries<\/strong>
\nThe safety and security of our employees and patrons are of the utmost importance. Library employees
\nand users have the right to a safe and respectful environment.
\nConduct that causes or threatens harm to others, interferes with library employees\u2019 performance of duties,
\nor constitutes persistent, unwanted behaviors will not be tolerated. All patrons are expected to comply
\nwith these rules and all reasonable requests of any library employee.<\/p>\n

All those in the Library shall be engaged in normal activities associated with
\nthe use of a public library. Anyone disturbing others, loitering, or
\njeopardizing safety may be asked to leave. Disruptions include but are not
\nlimited to verbal abuse of staff or other patrons, impediment of any staff or
\npatron\u2019s acts by physical intimidation, violating internet rules, or creating
\nundue noise.<\/p>\n

While photos and filming in the library are generally permissible in the public space, they are not permitted if interfering with patron privacy or staff\u2019s or patron\u2019s ability to access information or materials in the library. \u00a0 At no time are filming or photography allowed in staff or private areas of the Quechee\/Wilder Libraries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Persons will be held responsible for damage or theft of library property. The
\nlibrary reserves the right to prosecute. \uf0b7 Keep the library and library grounds free of alcohol, cigarette smoke, and illegal activities. Persons who are, or appear to be, under the influence of
\nalcohol or drugs may be asked to leave.<\/p>\n

Use headphones with audio equipment so as not to disturb other people.<\/p>\n

Only trained service animals or animals that are part of an approved library
\nprogram are allowed in the library.<\/p>\n

Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn.<\/p>\n

Weapons of any kind in the library are prohibited, unless carried by a law
\nenforcement officer.<\/p>\n

Soliciting in the library or on library grounds is allowed only with the
\nexpress permission of the Library administrators.<\/p>\n

People who do not abide by these rules may be removed from the library and its premises.<\/p>\n

Right to Hearing<\/strong>
\nAny person alleged to have violated any of the provisions of this policy shall be entitled to a
\nhearing before the Library\u00a0 Board of Trustees. . A request for a hearing
\nmust be made within ten (10) days of the date of the removal of the person from the library
\nand must be submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Library Trustees. The
\nrequest for a hearing shall not postpone the start of the period during which the person is not
\nentitled to re-enter the library. The hearing shall be scheduled within ten (10) days of the
\ndate the request for hearing is received.
\nAt the hearing the library director or assistant librarian will present case for no trespass
\nwith the person requesting the hearing having the right to question witnesses or put on
\nevidence.\u00a0 The decision of the Quechee Library Board of Trustees shall be final.<\/p>\n

Sustainability Policy, Adopted Feb. 13, 2023<\/p>\n

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\nThe Quechee Library Association\u2019s Board of Trustees and staff are committed to minimizing
\nour organization\u2019s environmental impact and maximizing future generations\u2019 ability to live, work,
\nand play in our shared natural environment. We will strive to minimize pollution and waste,
\nconserve energy and water, protect habitat, support renewable energy sources, buy
\nenvironmentally friendly products, and encourage environmentally preferable transportation.
\nThe understanding and involvement of employees and trustees is essential to the
\nimplementation of this policy. All employees will receive a copy of this policy upon hire, and be
\neducated about the Library\u2019s efforts to continue to strive towards the \u201ctriple bottom line\u201d
\ndefinition of sustainability: to be truly sustainable, an organization must embody practices
\nthat are environmentally sound, and economically feasible, and socially equitable.
\nThis policy is more than an internal exercise. Quechee Library Association strives to be a
\nmodel and support for sustainable practices in our community for all residents, through its
\npractices and its collection, programs, and community services. The Board of Trustees pledges
\nits commitment to support sustainable library principles that follow the triple bottom line
\nmethodology to encourage and ensure a resilient, sustainable community for all.<\/p>\n

Quechee\/Wilder Library Policy for Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Animals, leashed or otherwise, are not permitted inside the libraries, except for guide, signal, and service dogs.<\/p>\n

Quechee Library Policy for the Internet and other Electronic Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quechee Library offers access to the Internet as part of its mission: to freely provide informative and pleasurable reading materials, media, technology and programs to foster community and encourage lifelong learning and reflection.<\/p>\n

In providing access Quechee Library subscribes to the principles of the Library Bill of Rights and its interpretation on Access to Electronic, Information, Services and Networks adopted by the American Library Association. Quechee Library does not monitor and has no control over information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. All patrons, regardless of age, have access to all information and services provided by the Library for the public. Any restriction of access is the responsibility of the user or the user’s parent or legal guardian, and not the Quechee Library, its members or employees.<\/p>\n

The Internet enables the Library to provide resources far beyond the limits of its own collection. The Internet is, however, an unregulated medium. Some materials on it may be offensive, inaccurate or illegal. The resources on it cannot be subjected to selection criteria by the Library.<\/p>\n

Library staff will not monitor a user\u2019s Internet use, except for length of use, in order to ensure equal opportunity of access for everyone. The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session that disrupts library services or that involves user behavior that violates the Library\u2019s policies. As with all library resources, the Library affirms the right and responsibility of parents\/guardians, not library staff, to determine and monitor their minor children’s use of the Internet. (Minors are defined in this policy as those under the age of 18).<\/p>\n

Responsibilities & Disclaimers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n