Patron Code of Conduct
Contents
Purpose
The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes every member of the community to use and enjoy the Library’s facilities, collections, programs and services. Because libraries are public places designed to serve people of all ages with a wide range of interests, this policy defines expectations for behavior.
Statement of Policy
All patrons, regardless of age, are expected to follow the Patron Code of Conduct. It applies everywhere the Library provides service: on all Library property, in the community, through our website or social media, and by phone, chat, or email. Parents and guardians are responsible for their child’s personal safety and behavior at all times.
Library patrons are expected to:
- Be safe
- Be respectful of other patrons and library staff
- Be respectful of library property
- Obey the law
- Comply with requests from library staff
Library staff will intervene to stop prohibited activities and behaviors. Failure to comply with this and any other established KCLS policies could result in restriction of library privileges, immediate removal from the premises or exclusion from the library for a period of one day to one year, or in arrest or prosecution.
The following observable behaviors and activities are not allowed:
1. UNSAFE or DISRUPTIVE | Examples (including but not limited to):
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2. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES OR PROPERTY Using library privileges, materials, equipment, fixtures, furniture, buildings or grounds in any manner other than intended |
Examples (including but not limited to):
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3. ILLEGAL Any observable behavior that is prohibited by law |
Examples (including but not limited to):
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4. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH STAFF Ignoring requests or disobeying the direction of a library staff member |
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Definitions
Sales: Any wholesale, retail, service or similar activity that could:
- result in the exchange of money or
- offer monetary gain
to the person(s) distributing the product or service.
Solicitation: The act of requesting money, credit, goods or merchandise for any purposes.
See Also
- Animals in the Library Policy
- Special Use of Library Facilities and Grounds
- Parental Responsibility Policy
- Enabling Legislation (RCW 27.12.290 - Exclusion)
- Enabling Legislation (RCW 66.44.100 – Open Container)
Policy Owner(s): Director Library Operations
Last revised: April 2017