GENERAL CONDUCT POLICY 
Library Mission Statement
The mission of the Springfield-Greene County Library District is to provide an environment where lifelong learning, self-improvement and self-expression are encouraged and where patrons can meet their educational, informational and recreational needs.
Statement of Policy
The Springfield-Greene County Library District Board of Trustees has adopted the following policy so that the Library may provide an atmosphere conducive to appropriate use of the facilities and to comply with the Library's mission statement.
The following behaviors and actions are prohibited on Library property:
- Any behavior that is disruptive to Library use
- Obscene language
- Distributing or posting printed materials that have not been approved by the Library
- Selling or soliciting for money or items or services (Springfield City Code: Article 1, Section 78-2)
- Obtaining signatures on a petition, conducting surveys or similar investigations, or distributing printed materials, which cause a disturbance (Springfield City Code: Article 1, Section 78-2).;
- Theft or damage to Library property
- Eating or drinking (to be designated by each branch)
- Smoking or other uses of tobacco
- Possessing or consuming alcohol or illegal drugs or being in a state of intoxication
- Not wearing shoes or shirt
- Bringing large objects that block access
- Carrying weapons of any kind results in immediate expulsion (See Library Policy on Weapons below.)
- Loitering and/or sleeping
- Skateboarding or roller-skating
- Bringing animals inside Library facilities, except assistance animals
- Leaving children eight years old and under unattended (See Library Policy on Unattended Children)
Enforcement
- The Library reserves the right to request that patrons open purses, briefcases, packages and parcels
- Violation of any of these rules can result in temporary expulsion, permanent expulsion or arrest
Revised Policy Approved 1/7/2008
