Policies

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Circulation and Borrowing Privileges Policies

The library serves the town of Palermo and the surrounding area.  There is no fee to become a Patron of the Palermo Community Library, and individuals who are currently patrons are eligible to borrow materials …

Patron Conduct Policy

The Palermo Community Library is dedicated to providing access to knowledge and information through reading, writing, and quiet contemplation, providing patrons the right to use materials and services without being disturbed or impeded, and providing patrons and employees a secure and comfortable environment. ...

Patron Computer User Agreement

User Responsibilities: Sign in at the reference desk before using the workstations using your patron ID. (The librarian will provide you with your patron ID.) ...

Internet Usage Policy

It is the policy of the Palermo Community Library to: prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal …

Kindle Borrowing Agreement

When a patron signs for a Kindle, the patron acknowledges that it is fully functioning, undamaged, and that all parts are intact. The patron is required to thoroughly inspect and test the Kindle before checking it out. Anyone who does not inspect the equipment at the time of checkout …

Inter-Library Loan

The Palermo Community Library offers Interlibrary Loan service to its patrons. The Bangor Public Library does the search for the item, and there is no charge for this service ...

Meeting Room Policy

The Palermo Community Library welcomes public use of its meeting facilities. Use of the public meeting room by any group signifies acceptance of the terms of this policy. The fact that a group is permitted to meet at the Palermo Community Library does not in any way constitute an endorsement of …

Homebound Policy

Homebound Policy The Palermo Community Library provides free delivery of materials twice a month to Palermo residents who are Library patrons unable to visit the Library due to long or short-term illness, immobility or age. If you are interested in the Homebound Program, please call 207-993-6088 or email us at  palermo@palermo.lib.me.us. ...

Security Camera Policy

The Palermo Community Library employs a motion-activated surveillance camera system to monitor activity inside the Library. The Board of Trustees of the Palermo Community Library establishes its Security Camera Policy as ...

Warming and Cooling Center

The Palermo Community Library shall be open to the public as a Warming and Cooling Center as a temporary facility that is made available during extreme temperature conditions when normal heating, cooling, electrical infrastructure in the home are ineffective or unavailable....