To maintain the library as a reliable community resource with a comfortable, safe, and
welcoming atmosphere for all, we ask that patrons observe the following expectations of
behavior.
We expect library patrons to:
- Wear shirts and shoes.
- Take care of personal belongings. The library is not responsible for personal belongings left in or on Library property.
- Use covered containers when bringing beverages into the library and refrain from eating or drinking when using library computers.
- Use library furniture, equipment, and materials for their intended purpose.
- Supervise their children. A parent or caregiver will supervise their children on library
property. Supervision is dened as having the child in sight and monitoring behavior.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. - Follow established loan procedures before taking Library property out of the building.
- Use all library areas, including library parking areas, sidewalks, and lawns, safely.
- Leave the library at or before the designated closing time. Any children 12 through 17 not picked up by closing time will result in contacting state police.
- Refrain from solicitation of any kind for any purpose.
The following actions and forms of conduct are not permitted:
- Sleeping.
- Harassing or speaking abusively to library staff or customers.
- Destroying library property, materials, or equipment.
- Entering āstaff onlyā areas.
- Bringing animals and pets into the library, except for service animals.
- Loitering outside the building.
- Behaving in an unlawful, disruptive, or potentially harmful manner.
- Blocking or interfering with the movement of individuals.
- Engaging in sexual activity of any kind, sexual harassment, or indecent exposure.
- Smoking of any kind.
- Consuming or possessing alcohol, illegal drugs, or being under the inuence.
- Monopolizing library equipment, materials, or facilities; preventing others from using
them. - Carrying illegal weapons of any type.
- Disturbing other customers with noise-producing activities such as cell phone use.
Patrons who violate this policy may be asked to leave the library. Patrons who consistently violate this policy may be prohibited from visiting the library. Serious or repeated misconduct may lead to contacting local officials. - Damaging, destroying, or stealing any customerās or employeeās property.
Patrons who violate this policy may be asked to leave the library. Patrons who consistently
violate this policy may be prohibited from visiting the library. Serious or repeated misconduct
may lead to contacting local officials.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie
Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies,
practices and statements at any time without notice.
Updated and Board approved on January 30, 2025
- No solicitation is permitted in the Library
- All items that are requested for posting must be approved by the Library Director prior to posting, are subject to space availability and must contain an event date
- Postings will exclude business or for-profit agencies
- The library is not bound to contact individuals or return items given to the Library for consideration
- Information from area non-profits may be placed in the Community Resources binder below the bulletin board
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the LML Board June 30, 2011
Computer Use
- It is the patronās responsibility to read the Lower Macungie Libraryās Computer/Internet use Policy before using computer services. These policies can be found at the libraryās Circulation Desk, on the libraryās website and when logging onto the public computers.
- Library users may not use the public access computers for unlawful purposes or to view prohibited content*. Users of library computers are responsible for complying with library policy and guidelines.
- The parent/guardian of any child 8 years of age or under must provide supervision for that child while they are using the library computers. Supervision is defined as sitting beside the child and monitoring the child’s behavior to ensure compliance with computer regulations and safety of the child. Computers in the Childrenās Area are restricted for use by children ages 12 and under; the remaining computers are for general use.
- Patrons are expected to refrain from any activities that might damage or alter the machines, programs, stored files, and operating files. Patrons will be responsible for paying the costs of repairs to the hardware and software if their actions caused the damage.
- The use of public computers is at your own risk. The library assumes no responsibility for loss or corruption data files and/or personal information.
- Patrons are allotted 120-minutes per session, with the option to extend the session if usage is available.
- Public computers will automatically shut down 15 minutes prior to closing.
- A daily guest pass is available for those without a library card. Those who are eligible for a library card are encouraged to obtain a card.
- Use of the computer will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons may also call to reserve time on the computer.
- Library staff reserves the right to prioritize patron needs and allot time accordingly.
- Patrons are limited to programs and files approved for public use. Any intrusion into private library files or programs will result in loss of computer privileges. Reinstatement of privileges is left to the discretion of the Executive Director.
- Patrons may bring in their own data CD or flash drive to access saved files that are approved for public use. Patrons may also save work in progress to a CD or flash drive. The library is not responsible for any corruption of data that may occur or for flash drives and other devices left in the library.
- Patrons are highly encouraged to routinely save materials to a personal external storage device during computer sessions. Patrons may temporarily save material to the Desktop; however, files or other data found on the hard drive will be deleted after the computer session expires and cannot be recovered. The library is not responsible for any loss of data during public computer use.
- Printing (black/white & color) is available from the public computers with the use of library-provided paper for a nominal fee.
Internet Use
- Information available via the Internet may be protected by copyrights or trademarks; use of such information must not violate any copyright or trademark law.
- Because the Internet allows access to ideas, information, and commentary from
- sources around the world, the library cannot control its content. Therefore, individual users must accept responsibility for determining the validity and accuracy of information located on the Internet.
- The library cannot guarantee confidentiality of personal information transmitted over the Internet. It is the responsibility of users to safeguard personal information.
- In compliance with requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the library filters all computers with Internet access. Parents or legal guardians should guide their children in the use of the Internet and inform them about materials they should not use. Library staff will seek to limit exposure of children to materials of an explicit sexual nature* through filtering of computers, monitoring use of Internet terminals when possible and intervening in online sessions when necessary. However, staff monitoring and filtering software do not offer absolute protections against the possibility that children may encounter sexually explicit and/or violent materials while online.
- Patrons are expressly prohibited from viewing sexually explicit material.*It is a felony offense in the state of Pennsylvania “to display or cause to display any explicit sexual material…on any…viewing screen in such manner that the display is visible…in anyā¦establishmentā¦where minors, as part of the general public or otherwise, are or will probably be exposed to view all or any part of such materials.” –Title 18 Penna. C.S. – Sect. 5903. Therefore, viewing of such material in the Library will not be permitted. Violation of this provision may result in the immediate termination of computer privileges.
- The Internet and its available resources may contain material of an obscene nature. Viewing of certain materials in the public library may be considered improper in time, place, or manner. The display of information and images of an obscene nature are prohibited. Violation of this policy may result in the immediate termination of computer privileges.
- Patrons are not permitted to download any files or software that may make modifications to the computer (i.e. .exe files) or may be malicious in nature (i.e. virus, malware).
- The library reserves the right to suspend computer use or other library privileges or take other action as necessary for anyone who willfully violates library policies and procedures.
*The definition of āexplicit sexual materialsā and āobsceneā is found in the āPennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 Ā§ 5903, Obscene and other Sexual Materials and Performancesā
Pennsylvania Obscenity Statute-18 Pa. C.S. 5903
Pennsylvania State Law has set forth definitions of “obscenity” and what is “harmful
to minors.”
“Obscene.” Any material or performance, if:
- The average person applying contemporary community standards would find that the subject matter taken as a whole appeals to the prurient interest:
- The subject matter depicts or describes in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct of a type described in this section; and
- The subject matter, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, educational or scientific value.
“Harmful to minors” means the quality of any description or representation in
whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sadomasochistic
abuse, when it:
- predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful, or morbid interest of minors and
- is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and
- taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, educational or scientific value for minors.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the Library Board April 25, 2024
The Library may proctor exams, subject to availability of staff. A minimum of three
daysā advance notice is preferred before any exam will be proctored. In addition, all
exam requirements and forms must be received from the issuing institution before any
tests are taken.
Those who would like the Library to proctor an exam should contact the Library
Director.
The Library charges $20 per exam for this service. Payment must be made
before the exam is taken. The Library will accept cash, check made out to LML or a
credit card payment.
The test-taker must verify that the following conditions are acceptable
before having an exam sent to the Lower Macungie Library:
- The Library will proctor mailed, e-mailed, or faxed exams.
- It is the test-takers responsibility to coordinate the transfer of the exam from the testing institution to the Library and to verify that the exam has been received by the library.
- The test-taker will allow sufficient time to take an examination before the deadline that has been established by the institution. It is the responsibility of the test-taker to schedule the timing of the exam. Exams must be taken during library open hours and must be completed 30 minutes prior to library closing time.
- Prior to taking the exam, the test-taker is required to present a photo I.D. and to come prepared with the necessary supplies to take the exam. Personal items such as cell phones must be stored in the Directorās office.
- Proctors will not monitor the test-taker continuously but may check in periodically. The Library cannot guarantee that the library will be quiet. However, the exam will not be scheduled during known events or activities taking place in the Library. Preference will be given for seating in an area out of the ebb and flow of the Library.
- Proctors will enforce any time restrictions placed on the exam as well as other reasonable rules set forth in the exam materials.
- The Library cannot provide a locked or secure place for the exam.ļ· At the conclusion of the exam, the Library will return it to the testing institution via the U.S. Postal Service. The library can also fax a copy of a completed exam to the testing institution.
- The proctor will not sign a proctoring verification form that attests to more than what the proctor has been able to do.
- The Lower Macungie Library will not be responsible for any delayed exam, nor any completed exams once they leave the Libraryās possession.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by Library Board September 29, 2011
Lower Macungie Library supports its mission by providing access to a wide range of programs for all ages that inform, enrich, and empower our community. Programming is an integral component of library service that provides the following enhancements to the Libraryās offerings:
- Introduces residents to Library materials and resources
- Provides opportunities for lifelong learning
- Raises awareness of the Library as a community resource
- Promotes current issues, interests, and needs related to the community
Programs will be developed and presented by library staff or co-sponsored by the library with another community organization to create community partnerships. Unsolicited offers from individuals and organizations to present a program will be considered using the same guidelines the library uses when planning library programming. Library programs will be scheduled throughout the year, determined by resident surveys, focus groups, program evaluations and other public input from a variety of means. Speakers from community groups and businesses may be invited to present programs on topics of general interest or of a timely topic. Library programs may not be used for commercial or partisan purposes, or for the solicitation of business.
Program Registration & Attendance
The library offers a variety of programs for all ages. Age-specific programs include babies-preschool (birth-age 5), school-aged children (grades K-5), teens (grades 6-12), adults (age 18+), and for all ages (family events, general audience, etc.).
Programming requirements include registration for most programs to help staff with planning or when space is limited. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you notify the library at 610-966-6864 or by responding to your registration confirmation email. When cancellations occur, wait list registrants will be notified in the order of placement on the waiting list. A non-refundable registration fee may be charged in advance for certain types of Library programs. Persons attending library sponsored or co-sponsored programs are expected to adhere to Lower Macungie Libraryās Code of Conduct for Library Users.
The Lower Macungie Library prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on any basis. All activities offered by Lower Macungie Library are held in accessible locations.
The Library welcomes all patrons to our programs and will provide all reasonable accommodations necessary to allow for participation. Please, however, let us know in advance how we may be of assistance.
Decisions concerning an eventās audience, registration, capacity, late arrivals, and allowable walk-ins will be made by the library staff supervising the event.
Additional Guidelines for Childrenās & Young Adult Programs
Youth Services Staff prides itself on fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere for all children who attend our programs. Youth Services specifically strives to provide programming that is developmentally appropriate and suited to the interests of children. When registering a child, please be mindful that they fall within the parameters of the program. For example, enrollment in kindergarten ā5th grade means the child must be in kindergarten through fifth grade to participate. For summer programs, kindergarten includes those children entering K in the upcoming school year.
Program activities for those in grades K-5 are designed to allow the child to function independently during the program. Programming encourages children to interact with their peers, develop friendships, and enjoy themselves. Therefore, we respectfully request parents and younger siblings to remain in the childrenās area of the library. Should the child have a need to access their parent, the programmer will call for the parent to check-in with the child. Parents/Guardians may also view the program through the windows to occasionally check on the well-being of their child.
Grades K-5 programming activities may include:
- reading skills
- simple writing skills
- fine motor skills such as using pencils, markers, crayons and scissors
- listening and following directions
The program leader will offer support for those children who are learning and refining these skills. The program leader may make an exception for those children who would benefit by their parent/guardian presence.
Parents/guardians must remain in the program room with their child for all programs for babies-preschool (birth ā age 5). Parents/guardians of children under 12 must remain in the library while their child attends a program. Parents/guardians of children aged 12-17 may leave the building but must leave their contact information with the programmer. State police will be called for any child aged 12-17 or anyone requiring assistance who is not picked up by library closing time.
Parents can be assured that all library staff have had background checks including 1) PA Child Abuse History Certification from DHS (PA Child Abuse); 2) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check (PSP); and 3) DHS fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by Lower Macungie Library Board on March 27, 2025
Community to be served
Lower Macungie Libraryās primary service area includes the approximately 35,000 residents of the suburban communities of Lower Macungie Township and the Borough of Alburtis. All residents of these municipalities live in the East Penn School District. Residents of other townships and communities are welcomed as patrons in compliance with ACCESS PA regulations and Lower Macungie Library Board policy.
Philosophy and Goals
Lower Macungie Library supports the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights, as adopted on June 18, 1948, and amended 1961, 1976, and 1980 and the American Library Association Freedom to Read, originally issued in May of 1953 and revised in January 1972. (Please refer to the attached documents.)
Lower Macungie Library is a community resource center that provides materials and services to support the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the patrons it serves. The goals of the library are:
1. To provide a wide range of materials in a variety of formats that meet the interests of all members of the community.
2. To encourage lifelong learning and lifelong use of the library.
3. To support individuals of all ages and backgrounds in their quest for independent learning.
4. To provide students, pre-school through post high school with resources that will support their education.
Objectives
1 The Lower Macungie Library will make readily available current high interest, high demand formats for all persons of all ages.
2. Lower Macungie Library will develop a juvenile and young adult collection that fosters a love of reading and learning.
3. Lower Macungie Library will identify the information needs and interests of the community and provide current and appropriate materials relevant to these interests.
4. Where possible, Lower Macungie Library will work with the East Penn School District and other local educational providers to purchase materials that support the learning needs of the students.
These goals and objectives will be considered in developing the collection and will receive priority in the allocation of resources and funds.
Responsibility
Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Executive Director will determine how funds will be allocated among the library collections. These collections include adult and juvenile books, adult and juvenile reference, adult and juvenile periodicals (paper and digital), adult and juvenile AV, including audio CDs, DVDs, music CDs, databases, and e-books and e-audio. Other formats will be considered based on demand, feasibility, cost and availability of funds.
Circulation records, counts of reference questions and in-house use of materials, patron requests and an annual review of the collection by the director will be guidelines in the directorās decision regarding allocation of funds.
The responsibility for the selection of materials rests with the library staff selected for collection development. Staff will recommend the purchase of materials that support the goals and objectives of Lower Macungie Library, adhere to accepted professional practices, and comply with the guidelines listed below. The Executive Director will place the materials orders following the purchase order procedure.
Selection Guidelines
Main points considered in selection are:
- individual merit of each item
- popular demand
- suitability of material
- existing holdings
- budget
Materials will be selected for purchase:
- Based on positive reviews in professional library journals or in other authoritative works in a particular field or
- By actual examination and evaluation of the materials.
- Other acceptable methods for selection include:
- Selection of materials due to high demand, such as bestsellers, videos, audios, resources that support school projects, books of local interest.
- Selection of materials based on patron request, provided the work requested meets selection criteria.
- Availability in Lehigh Carbon Libraries Consortium
Collection Management
In most cases titles will be selected and purchased on an individual basis. Exceptions include:
- Standing order plans will be established for materials that need to be updated yearly.
- Continuous order plans will be established to ensure cost effective and timely receipt of high demand materials.
- Leased books will be utilized to meet the needs for multiple-copy high demand adult fiction and nonfiction books.
Format
The library will attempt to have information available in a variety of formats including books, periodicals (paper and digital), audio CDs, music CDs, DVDs, e-books and e-audio. Other formats may be considered based on the above- listed criteria. Regardless of
an itemās popularity, the library may choose not to select it because it does not support the library goals and objectives, because it is not durable enough for extensive use, or because it would require extensive staff to maintain.
- Materials in the English language will be preferred. Materials in other languages will be considered if a demand is evident and resources are available.
- In general, hardbound books will be preferred over paperback books. In the case of juvenile series books, hardbound and paperback will be equally considered, and purchases made based on availability.
- Textbooks will not be purchased.
Replacements
Replacement of lost or damaged materials will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Availability of the item for purchase.
- Coverage the library has on that subject.
- Age of the item. If the item has an old copyright date, the library may choose to replace the title with something more current.
- Demand for material in that subject area. If there is demand for that particular title or for titles in that particular subject area, the library may choose to replace the item.
- Significance of the work in its subject area (authoritative works)
If you’ve lost or damaged a library item, you will be responsible for paying the replacement cost of that item. You will not be able to bring your own copy of the item to replace it due to the reasons stated above. After your payment is made, the item will be removed from your library account.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan is used to obtain from other libraries those materials that are beyond the scope of the Libraryās collection, requested by patrons living in Lower Macungie Township and Alburtis Borough.
In return for utilizing interlibrary loan to satisfy the needs of our patrons, the Lower Macungie Library will make its collection accessible to other libraries and will loan its materials to those libraries through the same interlibrary loan network.
Donations/Gifts/Sponsorships
Donations of materials will be considered on a case-by-case basis and accepted according to specified guidelines. Once donated, all materials will be considered the property of Lower Macungie Library and will be handled in one of the following ways:
- item may be added to the collection
- item may be stored and held for sale
- item may be donated to another library or organization
- item may be discarded
A receipt will be provided, however by law, library staff cannot set values for donated materials.
Through our Dedicated Gifts Program, monetary gifts may be committed to the purchase of a particular item for dedication to an individual or group, with an inscription placed on the item according to the donorās directions.
Reconsideration of Materials
Objections to items in the collection must be submitted to the Executive Director on the āRequest for Reconsideration of Materialsā form. The form must be completed in full. The item in question must be returned to the library and will be removed from the shelf until the Executive Director can meet with the library board to review both the request and the item.
After evaluation the item will be returned to the shelf, restricted in use or removed from the collection.
The patron filing the request will be informed of the date and time of the board meeting at which the request is to be reviewed and will be informed in writing of the disposition of the request.
De-selection
Materials may be withdrawn from the collection at the discretion of director based on the following criteria:
- physical condition of the materials
- obsolescence of information
- user demand (circulation records)
- duplication of resources in the same format or subject area
Generally, materials that date rapidly will be replaced on a regular basis. Reference books that have been replaced with newer editions of the same item may be placed in the regular collection. Books and other materials that are considered antique or classics may be maintained in the library despite age and physical condition.
Items withdrawn from the collection may be:
- Offered for sale to Library employees at used book sale prices
- Sold at the Friends of LML used book sales
- Disposed of in accordance with local law, which permits recycling and/or discarding in the trash
- Donated to a social service agency or nursing home at the discretion of the director
- Offered to members of the Cooperative (LCLC)
No items will be removed from the collection for the benefit of a particular individual or group.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by Lower Macungie Board on March 29, 2011
Updated September 12, 2012
Updated January 26, 2022
Updated February 24, 2024
Information Collection and Use
- The Lower Macungie Library (LML) is the sole user of information collected. It will not be shared or sold to any other organizations.
Monetary Donations to the Library
- Donorās name and address is recorded in compliance with LML auditing procedures. A receipt is issued for donor tax records. Donation information follows the same directive as general information.
Comment Cards and Online Forms
- When a patron fills out a comment card or online comment form, contact information is optional. If contact information is included, LML is able to offer a response.
Newsletter
- To receive the LML newsletter online, a contact name and email address is required.
Surveys
- Participation in surveys or contests is completely voluntary, whether online or in person. Requested information may include contact information and demographics. Survey information is used for purposes of monitoring or improving the satisfaction of LML patrons.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the LML Board June 30, 2011
Approved by Facilities Committee
Lower Macungie Library participates in social media whereby library staff and community members can interact through virtual communication. This policy governs the publication of and commentary on official library social media sites. For the purposes of this policy, social media means any facility for online publication and commentary, such as blogs or social networking sites.
Comments, posts, and messages are welcome on the Libraryās social networking sites. The Library expects all comments from the public to be respectful in nature. While the Library recognizes and respects differences in opinion, all such interactions will be regularly monitored and reviewed for content and relevancy. The library reserves the right to monitor any user-generated content and remove content for any reason whatsoever, without consent. Gratuitous links to sites or solicitation of fans will be viewed as spam and may result in removed comments.
We further reserve the right to remove a user’s privilege to post content on the library’s social media site.
Examples of postings not permitted include, but are not limited to:
- Advertisements or political endorsements
- Spam
- Postings which contain obscene matter
- Disparaging, harassing, abusive, profane or offensive postings
- Postings that are hateful, threatening, pornographic, or that contain graphic or gratuitous violence
- Potentially libelous or defamatory postings
- Postings which violate or potentially violate local, state, or federal laws, including, without limitation, intellectual property and copyright laws
- Postings which discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, handicap, age, sexual orientation, creed, or ancestry
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the Library Board April 25, 2024
Lower Macungie Library provides free wireless Internet access for users with laptops/mobile devices capable of receiving wireless signals.
- Patrons using laptops or mobile devices are expected to use the libraryās wireless access in accordance with the Libraryās Computer / Internet Use Policy. All users are expected to use the library wireless access in a legal and responsible manner.
- Patrons shall not violate any state or federal statute including those regarding obscenity, sexually explicit material, or the viewing or delivery of materials that are deemed harmful to minors.
- Information available via the Internet may be protected by copyrights or trademarks; use of such information must not violate any copyright or trademark law. Library users are responsible for any consequences of copyright infringement through their use of the Library wireless network, and may not use the Library network for any unlawful purposes.
- Use of the wireless network is at your own risk and the library assumes no responsibility for damage, theft, or loss of any kind to the userās equipment, software, data files while using the libraryās wireless network.
- The wireless network is an unsecure connection. It is the responsibility of the laptop/wireless device owner to provide anti-virus and firewall protection when using the Internet via the wireless network. The library is not responsible for damages incurred for incorrect, insufficient or incomplete security settings or anti-virus software. Wireless users assume all risks in this regard. The library assumes no responsibility for loss or corruption data files and/or personal information.
- In compliance with requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the library filters all computers with Internet access, including those connected via the libraryās wireless network.
- Due to liability issues, library staff cannot configure your mobile device when encountering connectivity issues, etc. The Lower Macungie Library is not responsible for any changes you make to your computerās settings.
- The library reserves the right to suspend wireless use or other library privileges for anyone who willfully violates library policies and procedures.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the Library Board April 25, 2024
POLICY
Collection, use and control of personal information related to use of the Libraryās electronic resources and/or use of the Internet on a Lower Macungie Library public computer is handled in accordance with the guidelines outlined below.
GUIDELINES
Collection of Personal Information
- Statistical Information:
This information is used by the Lower Macungie Library for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of Lower Macungie Library web sites. This can include: IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring web site addresses.
Personally Identifiable Information: The Lower Macungie Library may collect personally identifiable information, such as patron e-mail addresses, names, home or work addresses or telephone numbers. Information collected at one of the Lower Macungie Library web sites may be shared within the Lower Macungie Library family of web sites.
Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through other web sites, chat rooms, online communities or other public online forums, this information may be collected and used by others. - Use of Personal Information:
The Lower Macungie Library web sites collect and use patron personal information to operate the Lower Macungie Library web sites and deliver the services that are requested. The Lower Macungie Library does not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise provide its customer lists to third parties.
Please note that user information may be subject to disclosure under Pennsylvaniaās Public Records Law except to the extent it contains library user information and is privileged or confidential. - Control of Personal Information:
At any time while accessing any of the Lower Macungie Libraryās web sites, users may decline participation in any activity that requests information (such as surveys or emails.)
Keep in mind that certain Library services require the use of a library card number.
Introduction
It is the policy of Lower Macungie Library to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Childrenās Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].Key terms are as defined in the Childrenās Internet Protection Act.
The Internet is an unregulated medium. Thus, while offering access to a wealth of material; however, it offers access to materials that may be offensive, disturbing or illegal.
Lower Macungie Library cannot monitor the information and images that are obtained or viewed over the Internet. It is the right and responsibility of parents and legal guardians to monitor their minor childrenās use of the library materials and resources, including Internet access. Parents are advised to
take an active interest in their childrenās online use. The library assumes no responsibility for any damage, direct or indirect, that arises from use of electronic services.
Lower Macungie Library staff members have the right to request that any patron immediately leave a site that contains images that are obscene, illegal or harmful to minors, as defined by federal law due to the fact that the computer monitors are in full public view.
Access to Inappropriate Material
To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or āinternet filtersā) shall be used to block or filter internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information on juvenile public internet stations.
Specifically, as required by the Childrenās Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors.
Inappropriate Network Usage
To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Lower Macungie Library online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Specifically, as required by the Childrenās Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes (a) unauthorized access, including so-called āhackingā, and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.
Education, Supervision and Monitoring
It shall not be the responsibility of Lower Macungie Library to supervise and monitor usage of the online computer network and access to the internet in accordance with this policy, the Childrenās Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Childrenās Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.
Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of the Director or his/her designated representatives.
To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the Library Board 3/31/22
Acceptance of any contribution, gift or grant is at the discretion of Lower Macungie Library. LML will not accept any gift unless it can be used or expended consistently with its purpose and mission. Suggestions for use of restricted gifts must be approved by the Board of Trustees.
LML will accept stock or other negotiable instruments as a vehicle for donors to transfer assets to the organization. ransfer and recording the value of the asset shall be done in a consistent manner and in compliance with accounting standards. The Executive Director shall sell any stock given to the organization immediately upon receipt by the organization.
LML shall accept contributions of goods or services other than cash that are related to the programs and operations of LML. Any other contributions of non-cash items must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees before acceptance. All gifts including endowment funds with specific restrictions require board approval. Gifts not suited to benefit the library may be returned to the donor at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
LML reserves the right to restrict outside vendors/businesses from selling items or soliciting on the libraryās behalf. Any such activity requires approval by the Executive Director in consultation with the Board of Trustees. To preserve the ability to meet Library needs under changing conditions, the Lower Macungie Library Board reserves the right to modify, augment, delete or revoke any and all policies, practices and statements at any time without notice.
Approved by the Finance Committee June 17, 2015
Approved by the Board of Trustees July 27, 2015
Revised by the Finance Committee November 30, 2015
Approved revised policy by the Board of Trustees December 3, 2015