Posting Rules / Policy
Displays Rules / Policy

Adopted: May 9, 1990
Revised: May 26, 1999

A public bulletin board is available at each Library location for community groups and organizations wanting to publicize meetings, programs, and special events.

The uses of these spaces should conform to the American Library Association (ALA) Bill of Rights:

• Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or view of those contributing to their creation.

• Materials should not be prescribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disproval.

• Space will be made available on an equitable basis regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of the individuals or groups requesting their use.

1. The materials to be posted must be non-political and nonpartisan and non-profit.  No campaign or ballot-related literature may be posted.

2. Materials accepted for posting, not to exceed 12" x 18", will be based on appearance, timeliness, local interest and general suitability of the announcement.  Non-library materials will be posted/displayed in designated spaces.  The Library will not be responsible for returning materials.  Unauthorized materials will be discarded.

3. With the exception of library-related sales or auctions or related events, examples of exclusions are:

   • Notice of merchandise for sale, other commercial advertising, solicitations and business cards.

   • Rental announcements.

   • Any notice of sales or auctions and related events.

4. No petitions may be presented in the Library, or on Library property.  The only exception is for petitions related to the Library.

5. The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of topics presented in the postings.

ADOPTED:  July 19, 1989.
REVISED:  May 26, 1999.
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EXHIBIT / DISPLAY POLICY

ASHTABULA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

The Ashtabula County District Library invites community groups, organizations, or individuals to use display areas in the its libraries.

The use of the exhibit/display spaces conforms to the American Library Association (ALA) Bill of Rights:

• Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or view of those contributing to their creation.

• Materials should not be prescribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disproval.

• Space will be made available on an equitable basis regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of the individuals or groups requesting their use.

Space is provided for displays of an educational, cultural, civic, or recreational nature; rather than for commercial or political.  Application for Exhibits/Displays will be made at the Circulation Desk and will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.

Acceptance of a display by the Ashtabula County District Library does not constitute an endorsement by the Library of the group's or individual's policies or beliefs.

Period of time of the display or exhibit will be agreed upon by the Library and the exhibitor prior to the signing of the Exhibit form.  All exhibitors are required to sign an Exhibit Agreement Form which releases the Library from any responsibility for exhibited items and lists the material(s) to be exhibited.  It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to set up and remove the exhibits.

The Library reserves the right to decline any exhibit or to schedule any exhibit in accordance with the Library's standard of value and quality.  All publicity material related to exhibits shall be submitted for approval by the Library before release to the media.