Information Services
Information services
Information service is provided to all members of the public. Service will not be denied or abridged because of sex, age, religious, racial, social, economic or political status.
Telephone Reference Service
The library provides telephone reference service during hours of library operation. Priority attention is given to clients who are in the building and needing assistance. If possible, all information inquiries are handled on a first come-first served basis. If the library staff cannot provide immediate help, patrons wanting service will be contacted as soon as possible.
Photocopy Service
The library provides a photocopy machine for patron convenience and protection of the library collection. Copyright laws are to be followed by all patrons making photocopies. The library has no responsibility for personal violations of copyright.
Orientation/Tours
The library offers orientation and tours of the facility for patrons of all ages. Such activities will be scheduled during the regular operating hours. Scheduling should be done with the librarian.
Emergency Situations
Fire
In the event of a fire, library staff will report fire to the Fire Department and assist in vacating the building.
Medical Emergencies
In the event of an ill/injured patron, library staff will respond positively with any reasonable help. If the ill/injured patron is unable to make calls, the library staff will assist in notifying relatives or call an ambulance if necessary.
Problem Patrons
All library patrons will be expected to conform to the rules listed below. Persons violating these rules may be instructed to leave the building by a person in authority. Failure to leave as instructed constitutes trespassing.
- Disorderly conduct is prohibited.
- Physical abuse, assault on another person, or the use of abusive, insulting or threatening language to a person in the building shall be cause for the removal of the offending party or parties.
- Persons intoxicated from alcohol or other drugs will be advised to leave the premises.
- Improper acts which are subject to prosecution under criminal or civil codes of law are prohibited.
- Smoking, food or drink is not permitted in the library.
- Guide dogs fro the physically disabled are admitted, but other animals or pets are admitted, but other animals or pets are to remain outside the building.
- Children younger than five years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. An effort will be made to contact the parents of an unattended child. Children who are causing a disturbance will be dealt with as stated in the Policy on Unattended or Disruptive Children.
- Shoes & shirt must be worn by all patrons.
Anyone known to have violated any of the above rules or anyone known to have habitually violated the law may be excluded from the Library as a matter of administrative policy. The Lamesa City Police will be contacted in severe instances.
Weather Emergencies
If dangerous weather is imminent, the Person-in-Charge will notify patrons and staff of weather conditions and invite them to take shelter in a building location predetermined as the best shelter available. The doors of the library will remain unlocked so passersby may seek shelter.
These policies will be reviewed periodically as the need arises.