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Louisville Public Library <br />Children's Services Division Policy <br />Revised and re -adopted by the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees, <br />July 9, 2015. <br />The Children's Services Division serves those under the age of twelve, their families, teachers, <br />and caregivers. <br />Library Use <br />The entire collection is open to all patrons. A person's age cannot be used to deny or abridge <br />Library use. Library staff is not responsible for an individual's selection of materials. Parents or <br />legal guardians have the right and responsibility to restrict access to Library resources for their <br />children only. They should inform their children of their expectations and visit the Library with <br />them if they are concerned about choices. <br />Use of the Children's Area <br />The Children's area is intended for the use of children, their parents and caregivers, and others <br />needing children's materials and services for some specific purpose. All others are asked to use <br />the Adult or Teen areas of the Library. Similarly, although elementary school students and <br />young children are welcome to use the teen collection in The Loft or the adult collection in the <br />Adult Services area of the Library, once materials have been selected, they are expected to use <br />the Children's area of the Library. <br />Expectations for Behavior <br />Parents, not Library staff, are responsible for the behavior of their children while using the <br />Library. All patrons are subject to the Louisville Public Library Code of Conduct. An <br />explanation and copy of the Code will be given to a disruptive person who violates its <br />requirements. If the misbehavior continues, the patron will be asked to leave the Library. If an <br />unaccompanied child will not cooperate, the staff will attempt to reach a parent or guardian. <br />Proper authorities will be notified if those attempts are unsuccessful. <br />Computer and Internet Use <br />Computers with educational programs and Internet access are available in the Children s <br />Services area. Parents must supervise young children to prevent damage to equipment. Games <br />and web content accessed on the children s computers are suitable for all ages. Minimal cartoon, <br />fantasy, or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mildly objectionable language is allowed on <br />the Children's Internet PCs. Examples of this type of content would be Looney Toons, Teenage <br />Mutant Ninja Turtles, or Power Rangers. However, games and web content that include <br />realistic violence and suggestive themes are restricted in this area. Anyone accessing this type of <br />content on the Children s Internet PCs will be asked to refrain from doing so. <br />Children's Services Division Policy Page 1 of 2 <br />