The Mae S. Bruce Library encourages people of all ages to visit the
Library. Those using the Library and its resources have the right to
expect a safe, comfortable environment that supports appropriate
library services.
People demonstrating disruptive behavior will be required to leave the
Library after one warning from Library staff. Disruptive behavior
includes, but is not limited to, noisy, boisterous actions;
inappropriate behavior, including eating, smoking, running, loud
talking, loitering, or soliciting; misuse of Library property;
uncooperative attitude; or actions that deliberately annoy others or
prevent the legitimate use of the Library and its resources. Abusive
language and behavior toward staff will not be tolerated.
Personal appliances, such as computers, cassette players, and
calculators, may be used if the noise level is low and use does not
interfere with others. Because of lack of outlets and concern for
electrical overload, all appliances must be battery-powered and may
not be plugged into Library outlets. Portable telephones and pagers
should be turned off or switched to a non-audible signal and should be
answered outside the Library.
Young children are not safe when left unattended in the Library. Staff
cannot know if children are leaving with a parent, a friend, or a
stranger. Library staff will not deliberately seek out unattended
children; however, unattended children frequently become disruptive
when they become bored. Parents are responsible for ensuring the
appropriate behavior of their children while in the Library. If a
parent or other responsible adult cannot be located, unattended
children who are disruptive will be placed in the care of the Library
director and /or the local police department. Under no circumstances
will Library staff take a child out of the building or transport
children to another location.
Approved by the Library Advisory Board –July, 2007
Approved by the Santa Fe City Council –July, 2007
