Failure to observe the code of conduct described herein may result in disciplinary action being taken against the offender. The following minimum standards of conduct are to be observed in the Libraries:

        i.            Food and drinks are not permitted in the libraries.

      ii.            The general expectation is that all activities in the libraries will be conducted in a quiet manner to avoid disturbing other library users.

      iii.            Furniture is placed for safety and maximum use of space. Do not move the furniture, including chairs in the conference rooms or computer lab.

    iv.            Users may be required to use library equipment for designated purposes only.

THEFT OR MUTILATION

The Libraries consider the theft, the willful mutilation or defacement of library materials or property, the illegal removal of library materials or property, and the fraudulent attempt to obtain library materials or to gain access to library facilities, to be serious offenses. Such offenses include:

        i.            the theft of any library materials or property;

      ii.            the unauthorized removal of any library materials or property by failing to check out the materials at the Circulation desk or by failing to obtain other appropriate authorization;

    iii.            the removal of any part of library books, journals, or other research materials;

     iv.            the defacement in any way, of library materials or property including the writing, highlighting or underlining by any means in or on any library materials;

       v.            the damage of library materials, furniture or equipment by food or drink or other means

     vi.            the deliberate misplacement of library materials;

   vii.            the deliberate or willful falsification of circulation or other library records;

 viii.            the deliberate or willful tampering with the configuration of library workstations.

AUTHORITY

The Staff Librarians are responsible for receiving and acting upon those complaints of improper behavior within the Library.

If the actions of an individual are clearly in violation of the acceptable behavior, procedures, codes and regulations, the matter will be referred directly to a Student Conduct Specialist or an Assistant Principal.

ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS

Staff Librarians monitor behavior within the Libraries and may request individuals or groups to cease and desist from any behavior deemed to limit the rights of others to use or have access to library materials, services or facilities.

The Libraries may be patrolled by staff who share with the Library staff the responsibility of ensuring that the behavior code expressed herein is respected.

The application of sanctions is determined solely by the School Administration.

Staff Librarians shall advise the alleged offender of the substance of the complaint, and provide a fair but informal opportunity for response. After considering the evidence and submissions of the alleged offender, and any further evidence or submissions which, in the discretion of Library Staff may be relevant or helpful, a Staff Librarian shall dismiss the complaint or impose one or more of the following:

        i.            write a referral to an Assistant Principal;

      ii.            suspend library privileges and/or prohibit access to the Libraries for varying periods;

    iii.            levy charges and/or fines for the replacement of library materials or property in accordance with Administrative Regulations or Board Policies of the Fremont Union High School District.

APPEALS

The principal or designee shall make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated these regulations and may deny, revoke, or suspend a user's access at any time.  The decision of the principal or designee shall be final. 

Last updated March 2002