Marathon County Public Library

ITEM NUMBER: 11.31 a-b

CHAPTER 11: Services

CODE: Policy

COMPUTER ID: SEPR-2



Title:

Display and Exhibit Policy

Effective Date: 11-24-86

Authorized By:

Library Board of Trustees

Date of Last Revision: 4-2014



The locked display cases owned by the

Marathon County Public Library are primarily

designed for library displays. When they are not needed for displays related to the library,

they will be available for use by community groups, subject to policies established by the

Library Board.



USES AND

PRIORITIES AMONG USERS:





The display cases are primarily intended for promotion of library activities and materials.



There are several display units available on each of the two main floors of the library.



Use of these units is prioritized for the Library, Library Foundation, Friends of the

Library, and Library and community group co

-sponsored displays.



These units may be reserved by community groups for promotion of their activities. Groups can reserve the case for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four weeks.



When not reserved for any of the above uses, Library staff will create displays relevant to the needs and interest of library patrons.



The display cases may not be used for:



1. Any purpose which, in the opinion of the Library Board of Trustees, may interfere with the normal use of the library.

2. Fund raising purposes.

3. Displays whose purpose is the sale, advertising, or promotion of products and services.

4. Personal or family displays.

5. Religious displays.

6. A return booking by a group that has abused the equipment in earlier use of the display cases.





ITEM NUMBER: 11.31 b





DISPLAY CASE PROCEDURES:



Display Case Reservations



Reservations for use of all display cases may be made by telephone (715-261-

7240) or in person at the

Main Desk. This reservation shall include responsibility for

proper use of the equipment. Reservations may be made during the library's open

hours. Reservations for use of the display cases may be made no more than three

months in advance.



The Library Director may deny access to the use of the display cases. An applicant

may appeal a denial by the director to the Library Board of Trustees.



Displays in Sequence



It is the policy of the Library Board of Trustees to encourage the widest possible use

of these display cases. Commitment of the display cases to displays in sequence

results in a rigid schedule that has the potential for limiting the use of the display

cases to a wide variety of uses. Therefore, displays in sequence will not be allowed.