Display Space Policy
Display space is available at the North Smithfield Public Library for educational, artistic, and cultural materials that promote interest in the use of books, library materials, and information, or that share information about local art and cultural groups. Preference will be given to exhibits that are timely and of general interest. Displays that focus on a public issue (including elections and political issues) must include information about major aspects of differing points of view. Displays that are solely commercial in focus are not appropriate.
Displays will generally be changed monthly and therefore should not be relevant for a shorter duration unless approved by the library director. Groups or individuals desiring to use display space should submit a request to the library director at least two months in advance. Generally, the same group or individual may display items one time per year.
The library director may reject any exhibit or display that does not fit with the mission of the library or that is not neat and presented attractively. Labels for exhibit items must be neat and legible.
The library will take reasonable care to ensure the safety and security of items displayed, however the library has no insurance to cover exhibit items and assumes no responsibility in the event of loss, theft, or damage. Exhibitors are encouraged to insure items of value and will be required to sign a form that releases the library from responsibility for loss, damage, or destruction. Items displayed may not include price tags or other information regarding the purchase of items. Items must be removed from the exhibit case as scheduled by the library director or they will be removed and stored for thirty days by library staff. After thirty days, they will be disposed of in accordance with local law. Display of items in the library or informational material does not indicate endorsement of the issues, events, or services promoted by those materials.
Approved January 23, 2001 by Board of Trustees,
Stephen H. Kirby, President
Displays will generally be changed monthly and therefore should not be relevant for a shorter duration unless approved by the library director. Groups or individuals desiring to use display space should submit a request to the library director at least two months in advance. Generally, the same group or individual may display items one time per year.
The library director may reject any exhibit or display that does not fit with the mission of the library or that is not neat and presented attractively. Labels for exhibit items must be neat and legible.
The library will take reasonable care to ensure the safety and security of items displayed, however the library has no insurance to cover exhibit items and assumes no responsibility in the event of loss, theft, or damage. Exhibitors are encouraged to insure items of value and will be required to sign a form that releases the library from responsibility for loss, damage, or destruction. Items displayed may not include price tags or other information regarding the purchase of items. Items must be removed from the exhibit case as scheduled by the library director or they will be removed and stored for thirty days by library staff. After thirty days, they will be disposed of in accordance with local law. Display of items in the library or informational material does not indicate endorsement of the issues, events, or services promoted by those materials.
Approved January 23, 2001 by Board of Trustees,
Stephen H. Kirby, President