Library Behavior Guidelines and Policy
The Mansfield Public Library is a tax-supported agency serving the informational, recreational, educational and intellectual needs of the community. Our users can expect the library to be a clean, comfortable and welcoming place for reading, studying, researching and attending community programs and events. To this end, the Board of Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library has established rules of behavior to ensure the rights and safety of library users and staff and to preserve and protect the library’s materials, equipment, facilities and grounds.
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Computer and Internet Use Policy
All internet usage is subject to our policies, which are subject to change at any time.
Children under 14 must use the filtered internet computers in the Children’s Room. Keep in mind that filters are not infallible and there is always the possibility that you or your child could access material which you find personally objectionable. The responsibility for what minors read or view on the Internet rests with parents or guardians. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Unattended Child Policy
The staff of the Mansfield Public Library strives to create a warm, inviting, fun environment for children of all ages. The library offers many programs and services that encourage children to develop a love of reading and learning. The safety and well-being of children at the library is of serious concern.
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Bulletin Board Policy
It is the policy of the Mansfield Public Library to provide as much information to the community as possible. The Mansfield Public Library’s Bulletin Board is available for nonprofit, educational, cultural and intellectual notices. The Library will retain the right to accept or deny postings.
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Certuse Room Policy
The materials in this room are important to our library and valuable to our town’s historical record. Please take care when handling all materials. Listed below are guidelines for the use of this room and the materials stored within.
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Collection Development Policy
The mission of the Mansfield Public Library is to serve the informational, educational, recreational and cultural needs of Mansfield by:
- maintaining and expanding its collection of popular materials
- maintaining a well balanced and broad collection of materials for information, reference and research
- encouraging and facilitating life-long reading including serving as a gateway to learning for all ages
- supporting formal education with complementary materials and programs addressing the diverse interests and needs for all age groups
- maintaining reference services and a comprehensive collection of current and historical materials pertaining to local government
- promoting the free flow of all information, without censorship or bias, through adherence to the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights; and
- cooperating with other libraries and resource centers
Tutoring Policy
The Mansfield Public Library welcomes tutors and students. The Library recognizes the benefit to the students and parents of the community of permitting tutoring within the Library, however, the Library must manage its limited space and resources in a way that best serves the needs of all users.
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