Displays and Exhibits
The Oconee County Public Library System, an educational and cultural institution, and as part of its public service and information mission, welcomes exhibits, displays, brochures, notices, etc., for items of civic, cultural, recreational, and educational nature subject to the following policies. Materials may be provided by the Library or other non-profit organizations, community groups, individuals, educational institutions, or governmental agencies.
Displays and exhibits are subject to the following conditions:
1. No poster, display, exhibit, pamphlet, brochure, leaflet, or booklet shall be exhibited without permission from the Library Director, Branch Manager, or designated staff person.
2. No outside organization or individual shall be permitted to display or exhibit any materials which advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for public office, or which advocates an affirmative or negative vote for or against any proposition, whether political or otherwise. Political or religious editorializing or recruiting is forbidden.
3. No organization or individual shall be permitted to place in the library any box, receptacle, or canister which solicits donations. Any displays, etc., will have listed only the name of the person or group providing the display. If items are for sale, the public must deal directly with the person or group providing the display, not the Library.
4. Displays or distribution of materials will be permitted only in designated areas of the library.
5. Exhibit or display space will not be approved for those exhibits which are, or may be reasonably construed to be, patently offensive to others.
6. The library makes reasonable efforts to protect materials on display or exhibit in the library, but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to such material. The library carries insurance which partially protects some materials, but final determination of the validity of a claim rests with the insurance company.
7. Individuals exhibiting materials must sign a statement provided by the Library releasing the Library of any responsibility beyond its normal coverage. The Library will require a complete inventory of each item of an exhibit, including title, dimensions, description and estimated cost by the owner.
Bulletin boards:
Bulletin boards are to be used only for general announcements of the library, other community agencies, and generally not-for-profit groups. They should not be used to display notices regarding church events or sales, lost animals, for-profit services, yard sales, benefits, etc. They will have announcements such as job openings in the county, library information, and information by other agencies.
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Displays and exhibits are subject to the following conditions:
1. No poster, display, exhibit, pamphlet, brochure, leaflet, or booklet shall be exhibited without permission from the Library Director, Branch Manager, or designated staff person.
2. No outside organization or individual shall be permitted to display or exhibit any materials which advocate the election or defeat of a candidate for public office, or which advocates an affirmative or negative vote for or against any proposition, whether political or otherwise. Political or religious editorializing or recruiting is forbidden.
3. No organization or individual shall be permitted to place in the library any box, receptacle, or canister which solicits donations. Any displays, etc., will have listed only the name of the person or group providing the display. If items are for sale, the public must deal directly with the person or group providing the display, not the Library.
4. Displays or distribution of materials will be permitted only in designated areas of the library.
5. Exhibit or display space will not be approved for those exhibits which are, or may be reasonably construed to be, patently offensive to others.
6. The library makes reasonable efforts to protect materials on display or exhibit in the library, but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to such material. The library carries insurance which partially protects some materials, but final determination of the validity of a claim rests with the insurance company.
7. Individuals exhibiting materials must sign a statement provided by the Library releasing the Library of any responsibility beyond its normal coverage. The Library will require a complete inventory of each item of an exhibit, including title, dimensions, description and estimated cost by the owner.
Bulletin boards:
Bulletin boards are to be used only for general announcements of the library, other community agencies, and generally not-for-profit groups. They should not be used to display notices regarding church events or sales, lost animals, for-profit services, yard sales, benefits, etc. They will have announcements such as job openings in the county, library information, and information by other agencies.
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