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Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:29pm by Grace Lillevig
  1. The mission of the Harris County Public Library System is to provide information and resources to enrich lives and strengthen communities through innovative services within and beyond our walls. Throughout its history, the Library has made information available in a variety of formats. The Library's computer system provides the opportunity to integrate electronic resources from the Internet linked information networks from around the world -- with the Library's other resources, enhancing the Library's existing collection size and depth.

Circulation Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:17pm by Grace Lillevig

Checkout

  • Customers must have a library card in order to check out materials
  • Children may not check out videos and DVDs.
  • Reference items may not be checked out.
  • Customers will be limited to 10 DVDs and 10 Videos on an adult library card at any one time.

Loan Periods

  • Two weeks (14 days): Most books, magazines, audiocassettes, and CDs
  • One Week (7 days): Videos and DVDs

Renewal

Computer Use Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:20pm by Grace Lillevig

HCPL provides computers for public use for access to the library catalog, a variety of software programs, and the Internet. At this time, the Library does not provide electronic mail accounts to the public.

Copyright

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:22pm by Grace Lillevig

U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by the principles of "fair use". Users may not copy or distribute electronic materials (including electronic mail, text, images, programs or data) without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. Any responsibility for any consequences of copyright infringement lies with the user: the Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility resulting from such use.

Display of Materials Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:23pm by Grace Lillevig

The policies and procedures for displaying informational brochures, flyers, pamphlets, posters or arts and crafts, are established herein.  Display of these items does not constitute an endorsement by the County or the Library.  The responsibility for implementing this policy and for displaying the above items rests with the individual librarian in charge of the building where the brochures are to be displayed. The Library Director retains final authority for implementing this policy.

I. Inside Library

Guidelines for Photo Permissions

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 11:24am by admin

Use the Release of Photograph and/or Name Form (en Español):

For Models: Use the form when taking a posed photo of a library customer. They are acting as a model and need to sign a photo permission form. Example: a family poses with their favorite books for a READ poster

For Close-ups: Use the form when you take a close-up picture of a library customer. Example: you take a close-up photo of a child singing at storytime because of the expression on that child’s face

Release of Photograph and/or Name Form Not Required:

Interlibrary Loan Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:27pm by Grace Lillevig

Online ILL Form - Requires an email address.

Katy Meeting Room Policy

Posted Thu, 05/21/2009 - 4:12pm by admin

Online Application for Use of the Katy Meeting Room | Print Application for the Use of the Katy Meeting Room - This form must be submitted to the branch library at least one week in advance of the date requested. It is strongly recommended that you contact the branch before submitting an application to determine availability. Submitting a form does not guarantee that dates are available.

Library Program Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:30pm by Grace Lillevig

Harris County Public Library strives to give outstanding service to every child.  Our pledge is to make the best possible use of our resources to enrich the experience of all children whether they are accompanied by a parent or in the care of an unrelated individual when visiting our libraries.

Materials Selection Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:32pm by Grace Lillevig

Harris County Public Library has adopted the following policy in accordance with its Mission Statement:

Harris County Public Library provides information and resources to enrich lives and strengthen communities within and beyond our walls.

 

The Harris County Public Library Materials Selection Policy serves to guide librarians and inform the public regarding the principles on which library materials are selected and maintained.

 

Meeting Room Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:34pm by Grace Lillevig

Online Meeting Room Application | Print Application for the Use of the Meeting Room - This form must be submitted to the branch library at least one week in advance of the date requested. It is strongly recommended that you contact the branch before submitting an application to determine availability. Submitting a form does not guarantee that dates are available. Katy Branch Library Meeting Room Policy & Application

Problem Behavior Policy

Posted Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:35pm by Grace Lillevig

A. Disruptive Behavior

Disruptive situations are defined as those behaviors exhibited by customers that interfere with other customers' rights to use the library.  It is the policy of the Harris County Public Library that staff members enforce library rules, policies and standards of behavior equitably among library customers.

Guidelines For Dealing with Problem Behavior