Randolph County Public Library Disruptive Behavior Policy
Randolph Public Library Board of Trustees Approved as revised, January 15, 2008
The objective of this policy is to ensure that the Randolph County Public Library provides for each user a welcoming, pleasant and safe environment, conducive to reading, studying, seeking information, meeting friends and collaborating; and free from harassment, physical discomfort, danger and psychological and emotional stress.
In the pursuit of this objective, the library board shall consider the following to be disruptive and unacceptable behavior in the public service areas of the library:
North Carolina laws pertaining to the Disruptive Behavior Policy: GS 14-33 Misdemeanor assaults, batteries and affrays; GS 14-76 Larceny, mutilation, or destruction of public records and papers; GS 14-127 Willful and wanton injury to real property; GS 14-132 Disorderly Conduct in and injuries to public buildings; GS 14-134 Trespass on land after being forbidden; GS 14-190.9 Indecent exposure; GS 14-204.1 Loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution offense; GS14-269 Carrying concealed weapons; GS 14-277.1 Communicating threats; GS 14-398 Theft or destruction of property of public libraries, museums, etc.; GS 153A-266 Powers and duties of trustees.
- Sustained loud conversation, or noise, that rises above the ambient noise in the library
- Obscene or abusive language or gestures;
- Threats, abuse or physical harm to library patrons or staff;
- Blocking or in any way interfering with the free movement of any person;
- Following a person around the building or grounds, or other harassing behavior, such as staring, or other intimidating acts;
- Engaging in disorderly conduct, committing a nuisance or unreasonably disturbing and offending library users;
- Carrying weapons of any sort
- Smoking, or the use of any tobacco product;
- Consumption or exchange of alcoholic beverages
- Consumption of food, and consumption of uncovered beverages, except in designated areas
- Soliciting or selling of any kind, except for library-related fundraising events;
- Taking of surveys without approval;
- Sleeping in the library;
- Distribution of leaflets, or posting notices without authorization
- Destruction of, or damage to, or theft of library property from building or grounds;
- Removal of material from the library collection without authorization through established lending procedure;
- Bringing animals, other than service animals, into the building;
- Use of library telephones by any person other than library personnel, unless approved;
- Entry into non-public areas except by invitation or approval of library personnel.
- Failure to leave the library promptly at closing;
- Failure to respond to requests from library staff members in regard to this policy;
North Carolina laws pertaining to the Disruptive Behavior Policy: GS 14-33 Misdemeanor assaults, batteries and affrays; GS 14-76 Larceny, mutilation, or destruction of public records and papers; GS 14-127 Willful and wanton injury to real property; GS 14-132 Disorderly Conduct in and injuries to public buildings; GS 14-134 Trespass on land after being forbidden; GS 14-190.9 Indecent exposure; GS 14-204.1 Loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution offense; GS14-269 Carrying concealed weapons; GS 14-277.1 Communicating threats; GS 14-398 Theft or destruction of property of public libraries, museums, etc.; GS 153A-266 Powers and duties of trustees.