Lincoln Public Library District
Rules of Conduct
Effective: June 17, 1999

Patrons of the Lincoln Public Library District have the right to use the Library without being disturbed or impeded by other Library users. These rules are posted for the comfort and protection of all who use the Library facilities. They will be courteously but firmly enforced by the Library staff. If you observe any violation of these rules, please notify a Library staff member immediately. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining an environment conducive to study and enjoyable use of the Library.

1. Any behavior that disrupts or interferes with the operation and/or use of the Library is prohibited.
2. Behavior that shall be cause for removal of the offending party by the Library staff and/or police includes, but is not limited to: physical abuse; assault on another person; use of abusive, insulting, or threatening language; running; fighting; sexual harassment; or gathering in loud groups.
3. Improper acts which are subject to prosecution under any criminal or civil codes are prohibited.
4. Individuals who are intoxicated and/or disorderly shall be asked to leave the Library and, if necessary, banned from admission for a length of time to be determined by the Library Administration.
5. Smoking and/or sleeping is not permitted in the Library building.
6. Soliciting of any type is prohibited.
7. Eating and/or drinking in this facility is not allowed unless it is done within an approved Library activity.
8. Guide dogs for the disabled are admitted; other animals and/or pets must remain outside the building.
9. Children seven (7) years of age an under cannot be left unattended while on Library property. Children over (7) years of age cannot be left unattended on Library property for more than one-half (1/2) hour unless that child is attending a Library sponsored program or is actively engaged in the use of the Library's resources. Consult the Library Director, Youth Services Librarian or click here for additional information on this rule.
10. Theft, mutilation, or vandalism of Library property is prohibited.
11. Seating at Library tables and workstations is limited to the number of chairs provided at that table.
12. Shirts and shoes must be worn in the Library at all times.
13. Anyone who has willfully violated any of these rules may be excluded from the Library for a length of time to be determined by the Library Administration.

Lincoln Public Library District
Unattended Children Policy
Effective: June 17, 1999

Pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes 75 ILCS 16/30-55.5 and 75 ILCS 16/30-55.55,

BE IT RESOLVED by Board of the Library Trustees of the Lincoln Public Library District, as follows:

1. The Board finds and determines that the following rules and regulations are reasonable and are adopted in order to render the use of the Library of the greatest benefit of the greatest number of residents and tax payers of the City of Lincoln. For the purposes of this poilcy, child is defined as persons who are found within the State of Illinois who are under the age of 14 years.
2. No child seven years of age and under shall be left unattended by a parent or other responsible adult in the Children's Room or other area of the Library. Permission may be granted by the Youth Services Librarian, or attending clerk for said parent or supervising adult to leave the child unattended for not more than 1/2 hour while the parent seeks reading materials in the adult area of the Library.
3. No child between the ages of 8 and 13 shall be left in the Library without parental or similar adult supervision for a period in excess of 1/2 hour unless that child is in attendance at a Library sponsored program or is actively engaged in the use of Library resources.
4. If a child is left unattended as described above, an oral warning will be issued to the parent, guardian, or responsible adult by the Library Director and/or Youth Services Librarian. If the incident is repeated, the lack of care will be reported to the Lincoln Police Department's Juvenile Officer.
5. For a second or subsequent infraction of the provision of paragraphs 2 or 3 of these regulations, the Library Director is authorized to refuse admittance to the Library of any parent or guardian who has violated such paragraphs. Admittance may be reinstated after a conference with the parent, guardian or responsible adult to ascertain that future infractions will not occur.

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