| 3D Printers Policy | 3D Printers Policy | <i class="fa-solid fa-cube"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/3d-printers-policy | 3D printers are available to all members of the public to print three-dimensional objects from digital files that they design. | <div class="ExternalClassA4467E61222B4E0A921B799EA5C9348E"><h3>Policy Statement</h3><p>3D printers are available to all members of the public to print three-dimensional objects from digital
files that they design. </p><h3>Scope<br></h3><p>The 3D Printer Policy applies to all Phoenix Public Library locations and business operations. </p><h3>Regulations</h3><ul><li>Phoenix Public Library Library’s 3D printers are not permitted to create any items that are: </li><ul><li>prohibited by local, state, or federal law </li><li>weapons, unsafe, dangerous, or that may pose a threat to others </li><li>obscene or in any way inappropriate for a library environment </li><li>subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection. This includes trademarked
characters, logos, and use of trademarked text or images such as but not limited to:
Star Wars, Disney and Marvel characters, Coca-Cola logo, etc. </li></ul><li>MACH (Makers, Artists, Crafters, Hackers) 3D printers can print models free of charge only if: </li><ul><li>the user has designed the model themselves, or </li><li>the model falls under the category of open-source assistive or adaptive devices
intended for accessibility or disability purposes. Examples of models in this category
can be found on websites such as <a href="https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/category/assistive-devices/0ZGJR00000002Mn4AI?c__results_layout_state=%7b%7d" target="_blank">makersmakingchange.com</a> and <a href="https://access3d.org/devices/" target="_blank">access3d.org</a>, and
includes assistive devices such as bottle openers, pen holders, and wheelchair ramps. </li></ul><li>The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.</li><li>Makers are limited to two (2) designs per month. </li><li>Each build must measure no larger than 175 mm in any direction. Larger items may be
considered upon request; however, smaller items tend to print better. Larger items may be
printed with lower detail to expedite the printing process. No print time can exceed a 7-hour
maximum print time. If a print may exceed this time, MACH1 staff will contact a customer to
describe size and/or resolution changes. </li><li>Only designated MACH staff are allowed to handle 3D printers and equipment. </li></ul><p></p><h3>Printing Procedure</h3><h4>Design <br></h4><p>Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge is needed to create a file for printing. There are
numerous resources online to learn these skills, and Phoenix Public Library offers classes on 3D
design. MACH computer lab computers allow customers access to CAD programs such as
Blender, Sculptris, MeshLab, and TinkerCAD. <br></p><h4>Submitting Files </h4><ul><li>Files must be in .stl or .obj format, and no larger than 25mb in size. </li><li>Files should be submitted on a USB drive, SD card or through AskUs </li><li>Contact information and specifications are required. This includes the creator’s first and last
name, phone number, and email. In addition, any specific design requests such as color or
resolution must be included. </li></ul><h4>Prints Submitted <br></h4><ul><li>Files will be printed using Makerware or other authorized software. Library staff will view all
files prior to printing. Unless exact dimensions are specified (allowing for abilities of the
printers), staff will determine final dimensions based on printer abilities. All adjustments to the
model design itself will be the responsibility of the maker. </li><li>While staff will try to expedite the process as much as possible, Phoenix Public Library cannot
guarantee a particular timeframe for when prints will be available. Factors including a large
queue or problems with the printers may result in additional time. Library staff will use the
contact information provided to inform makers when their prints are completed, or if there is
going to be a delay. </li><li>Printed items not picked up within 3 weeks (21 days) of notification become the property of
the Library and may be disposed of or displayed as appropriate. </li><li>The Library does not assume responsibility for files or inability to print due to unforeseen
circumstances.<br></li></ul><div><br></div><p><em>Approved by the Library Advisory Board on January 15, 2025</em><br></p><br></div> | 3d-printers-policy | |
| Donations Policy | Donations Policy | <i class="fa-duotone fa-hand-holding-heart"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/donations-policy | Phoenix Public Library accepts donations to support its functions and services. Donations may include library materials, cash, art, or other items. | <div class="ExternalClass5D48FA31FAF14283978A35D7CFA51307"><h2>Policy Statement</h2><p>Phoenix Public Library accepts donations to support its functions and services. Donations may include
library materials, cash, art, or other items. Overall, donations will be used to: </p><ol><li>Further the mission of the Phoenix Public Library. </li><li>Meet the goals of the Library’s Strategic Plan. </li><li>Improve or enhance services to the public.
Scope:
The Donations Policy applies to all Phoenix Public Library locations and business operations. </li></ol><p></p><h2>Regulations</h2><h3>Library Materials Donations </h3><ol><li>Donations of library materials are accepted only with the understanding that the Library has the
right to determine the disposition of all items. On occasion, the Library may add a donated item or
items to its circulating collection. The Library cannot guarantee that donated materials added to its
collection will always be available. Subsequent to their addition to the circulating collection,
materials may become damaged, lost, or removed from the collection after a period of time. </li><li>Books, DVDs, and other donated materials not added to the Library’s collection are offered to the
Friends of the Phoenix Public Library for sale, the proceeds of which are used to benefit the
Library. If the items are not appropriate for sale or are not sold after a reasonable period of time
(as determined by the Friends), they may be shared with other institutions or destroyed. </li></ol><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h3>Cash Donations </h3><ol><li>At its discretion, the Library may accept cash donations for purposes restricted by the donor in
consultation with Library staff. </li><li>The Library may also accept cash donations for unrestricted purposes. The Library Director
designates the disposition of these funds. </li><li>Library staff account for these Gift Funds through the City of Phoenix’s accounting systems. </li></ol><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h3>Art Donations </h3><p>The Library will defer art donation proposals to the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture. Should
the Library and the Office of Arts and Culture mutually deem the Library as the viable recipient of an art
donation proposal, the Library will address the following: </p><ol><li><p>Ensure that the donation furthers the mission of Phoenix Public Library, meets the goals of the
Library’s Strategic Plan, and improves/enhances services to the public. </p></li><li><p>Follow the process and procedures as outlined by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture. </p></li></ol><h3>Donations of High Value Items </h3><p>On occasion, a community member may wish to donate a high value item to the Library. In such
cases, the following guidelines will be followed: </p><ol><li><p>The Library Director will determine whether or not the Library is interested in accepting the
donated item based on whether it furthers the mission of Phoenix Public Library, meets the goals
of the Library’s Strategic Plan, and improves/enhances services to the public. </p></li><li><p>The Library Director will present the proposed donation to the Library Advisory Board for their
approval or denial. </p></li><li><p>In accordance with AR 5.13, a formal Request for Council Action (RCA) will be submitted
requesting council’s permission to accept the donated item.<br></p></li></ol><div><br></div><div><em>Approved by the Library Advisory Board on June 26, 2024</em><br></div><br><div><br></div></div> | donations-policy | |
| E-Privacy | E-Privacy | <i class="fa-solid fa-lock"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/eprivacy | Phoenix Public Library safeguards personally identifiable information. | <div class="ExternalClassAB822FD13870487E8FE74EEB0E41DE5F"><h2>Policy
</h2><p>Phoenix Public Library safeguards personally identifiable information. Such information
is only disclosed when required by law or for collection of outstanding fees. Phoenix
Public Library collects and uses customers’ personal information to operate Library
websites and deliver requested services. The following guidelines provide information
about the types of information collected, how the information is used and when it is
disclosed. </p><h2>Guidelines
</h2><h3>Collection of Personal Information
</h3><ol><li>Statistical Information: Phoenix Public Library collects information to maintain
the quality of its services and to report aggregate information on the usage of
its website to City management, as well as state and federal agencies and
national library organizations. Such information can include IP address,
browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. </li><li>Personally-identifiable Information: Phoenix Public Library may collect
personally-identifiable information, such as customer e-mail addresses,
names, home or work addresses or telephone numbers. Information
collected through one of Phoenix Public Library’s websites may be utilized by
the Library to provide services through any of its websites.</li><li>The Library assumes no responsibility if a customer directly discloses
personally-identifiable information or personally-sensitive data through other
websites, chat rooms, online communities or other public online forums,
resulting in this information being collected and used by others.</li></ol><h3>Use of Personal Information </h3><p><br>Phoenix Public Library websites collect and use customer personal information to
operate Phoenix Public Library websites and deliver requested services. Phoenix
Public Library does not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise provide its customer lists or
customer-controlled information to third parties. </p><p>
As a matter of business practice, when customer overdue fees reach a total of $75 or
more, customers account information is forwarded electronically to a collection agency. </p><p>Customer information may be subject to disclosure under Arizona Public Records Law
except to the extent it is privileged or confidential. </p><h3>Control of Personal Information <br><br></h3><p>Certain Library services require the use of a library card number and customer or user
name in order to access the service. At any time while accessing any of the Phoenix
Public Library’s websites, customers may decline participation in any activity that
requests information (such as surveys or emails). </p><h3>Collection of Information on Use of Library Computers (PCs) <br><br></h3><p>The information collected on usage of public computers at Phoenix Public Library is
limited to reservations. The Library’s PC Reservation System retains information on the
customer’s library card barcode, computer reserved and the date and time of every
public computer session for up to 24 hours. Records are accessible to law enforcement
agencies with a court order. <br></p><p><em>Approved by Library Advisory Board June 16, 2010</em><br></p><div><br></div></div> | eprivacy | |
| Free Speech Area(s) Policy | Free Speech Area(s) Policy | <i class="fa-notdog fa-solid fa-comment"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/free-speech-areas-policy | | <div class="ExternalClassD1DF5C8C719E474E8A59D50B789EE184"><p></p><h2><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Policy Statement</span></h2><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"55a68153-7335-547e-9a8c-d95dc03098f4|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Arial",201341986,"1",469769226,"Arial,Times New Roman",268442635,"18",469775450,"p3",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"p3",335572020,"1",335551500,"0",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",469778324,"Normal"]}">The City of Phoenix and Phoenix Public Library (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Library</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">) </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">(collectively referred to as The City) </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">uphold</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> and support the</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">constitutional right to free speech. Members of the public are welcome to engage in free speech</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">activities in a safe exterior area </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">in accordance with</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> City</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">regulations outlining the time, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">place</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> and manner of such activities. Library visitors</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">should be able to enjoy the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> facilities, programs, services, and activities without fear of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">disruptive behavior, harassment, intimidation, or threats to their safety and well-being.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><h2><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Scope</span></h2><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">This Policy </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">is applicable</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> to all Library properties</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">T</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">he South Mountain Community Library</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">, however,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> is situated on the South </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Mountain Community</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">College campus and the College's </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">speech </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">polic</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ies may take priority.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> Perso</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ns engaging</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> in any free speech activities as outlined in this policy are referred to as “Speakers.”</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><h2><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Regulations</span></h2><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">These regulations are designed to enable those wishing to exercise their freedom of speech,</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">while protecting the public’s right to the use and enjoyment of the library without interfering with</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">the Library and City’s </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ability to conduct necessary business activities.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">The activities of Speakers are not a reflection of the policies, opinions, or views of the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">City</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">, their officials, employees, and representatives; the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">City takes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> a content neutral position as to the message of any</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Speaker. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">The City</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> reserves the right to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">take action</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> against those whose behavior</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">does not </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">comply with</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> th</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">is</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Policy</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> or the Maintaining a Safe and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Appropriate Library</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Environment Policy. If Speaker</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> choose not to follow these standards,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">they will be asked to leave. Police </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">may</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> be called if Speaker</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> refuse to leave the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> or if</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">the behavior itself is illegal. Illegal activity, as well as any willful or repeated violations of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">these policies</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">, may result in a suspension of access to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">some library services</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ol><li><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Free Speech Activities may include, but are not limited to:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"> <br><br></span></li><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">a. "Demonstrating” – speaking, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">holding</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> or carrying signs, or using expressive</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"> </span>conduct, without <span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">attempting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> personal contact with library customers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"> </span><br><br><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">b.“Pamphleteering” – distributing literature, or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">attempting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> to engage customers in</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"> </span>discussions, but not requesting signatures or contributions;<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"> </span><br><br><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"></span>c. “Petition passing” – approaching and requesting action, including but not limited to<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":40,"335559740":240}"> </span>signatures from individual library customers.<br><br><li>Commercial activities such as <span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">offering products or services for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">sale</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">soliciting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> tips for services,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">soliciting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> donations</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">are prohibited </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">on all</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Library</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">properties </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">regardless of any City of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Phoenix permits. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Additional</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> policies may apply to Li</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">brary parking lots which may be controlled by other City Departments or other entities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Listed acceptable activities must be </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">contained</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> within the areas </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">designated</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> by the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> for such activities. These areas abut </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ingress and egress areas and are intended to keep the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">sidewalks clear and safe for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary customers. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Consult </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">maps showing the designated areas.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Access to and use of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> the areas </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">will be on a first </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ome</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">, first</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">served basis</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> if more than one Speaker wishes to use the area, it must be shared equ</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">itably</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Areas</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> may only be used during Library operating hours.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Speakers’ volume that interferes with the use and intended purpose of the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> is</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">prohibited. Speakers are asked to control the level of any noise resulting from their</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">activities so that it does not disturb library customers or library staff. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">The City</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> reserves the right to define volume levels that are</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">considered disruptive</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Speakers must provide their own supplies, equipment, and personal furniture; </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Library</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> will not provide or store any such property</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">The </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Library</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">reserves the right to remove any items</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">that may be </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">deemed</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> hazardous, unsafe, are interfering with ingress/egress to the facility</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">and/or are otherwise interfering with the use and intended purpose of the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Speakers exercising their free speech are</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">utilizing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> the area by choice and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">are responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> any injury to self, others, and/or</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">property.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">All printed information, such as posters, pamphlets, cards, door hangers, etc. must be</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">hand-held or hand-distributed unless attached to Speakers’ personal furniture</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> or belongings</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">. No such</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">materials may be placed on or attached to the buildings, walls, columns, lights, or other</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">structural/ornamental features of the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">, and/or vehicles in </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">L</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">ibrary parking</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">areas, bike racks or on bicycles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Unattended signs, posters, notes, pamphlets, personal furniture, or belongings of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Speakers are not </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">permitted</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> and, if found, will be removed and discarded by </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">City</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ol><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">Library users who wish to request a reasonable accommodation </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">regarding</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> this Policy may</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">contact 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3">submit</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="p3"> your request in person or through Ask Us at phoenixpubliclibrary.org at least 14 business days before the event. <br></span></span><br><br><p><em>Approved by the Library Advisory Board on April 15, 2026</em><br></p></div> | free-speech-areas-policy | |
| Library Account Policy | Library Account Policy | <i class="fa-solid fa-file-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/library-account-policy | Phoenix Public Library strives to provide equitable and barrier-free access to information and library services and offers multiple versions of Phoenix Public Library Accounts to the general public. | <div class="ExternalClassD9D29504AA294EFD9C02EA368A4B7139"><div><h2>Policy Statement<br></h2><p>Phoenix Public Library strives to provide equitable and barrier-free access to information and library services and offers multiple versions of Phoenix Public Library Accounts to the general public. A Phoenix Public Library Account is available to Maricopa County residents at no cost. Arizona Residents outside of Maricopa County are eligible to apply for full borrowing privileges to include an annual $40 fee. Phoenix Public Library Accounts grant account holders various levels of access and borrowing privileges.</p><h2>Scope</h2><p>The Library Account Policy is applicable to all users within any and all <a href="/locations">Phoenix Public Library locations</a>, buildings and website. </p><h2>Regulations<br></h2><p>A Library Account is not required to attend Phoenix Public Library programs or to access physical materials as part of a visit to a <a href="/locations">Phoenix Public Library location</a> during open hours. Please note that even with a <a href="/services/borrowing/library-cards">library card</a>, some library materials cannot be checked out, and some cannot be placed on hold. See the <a href="https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">online catalog</a> for information about specific items. Borrowing any materials from the Phoenix Public Library constitutes an agreement by the borrower to abide by its rules and regulations, which can be found at: <a href="/about/policies">Policies.</a> <br></p><ul><li><p>Applicants must present valid Photo Identification to obtain a library card for check out of physical materials/devices. If the ID does not include a current address, a second document may be used to verify address such as:</p></li><ul><li><p>A utility bill (dated within the last 30 days) </p></li><li><p>A piece of mail addressed to the account holder (postmarked within the last 30 days) </p></li><li><p>An imprinted check or deposit slip </p></li><li><p>A current voter registration card</p></li></ul><li><p>Applicants who do not present valid Photo Identification may obtain a Public Computer Access Account. This account allows for access to the public computers and no other Library Account services. </p></li><li><p>Borrowers are responsible for all materials checked out to their account and any fees or damages incurred. See <a href="/services/borrowing/library-fees">the full fee schedule on our website</a>.</p></li><li><p>Phoenix Public Library accounts are not transferable.</p></li><li><p>Those under the age of 13 must have approval from a guardian in order to be issued a Full Access Library Account. Guardians must meet ID requirements listed above. An account will only be issued if the child is present. </p></li><li><p>Applicants between the ages of 13 and 17 (Teen Applicants) do not need a guardian's permission to be issued a Library Account. Teen Applicants will be issued a full access account upon presentation of current photo ID (which includes a current school ID) & proof of address. A Teen Applicant without photo ID or proof address will have a full access library card mailed to their residence and be allowed limited access that day.</p></li><li><p>Phoenix Public Library respects the privacy of Library Account Holders and will not release or update library account information for account holders over the age of 13 without the account holder's permission, unless required to do so by law. See the library's privacy policy for more information. </p></li><ul><li><p><a href="/about/policies/eprivacy" target="_blank">Phoenix Public Library E-Privacy Policy</a></p></li><li><p><a href="/about/policies/privacy-of-library-users" target="_blank">Phoenix Public Library Privacy of Library Users Policy</a></p></li></ul><li><p>Library card holders must report a lost or stolen card immediately to a staff member in person, to the Call Center (602) 262-4636 or via our website: <a href="/services/ask-us">Ask Us</a>. </p></li><li><p>Phoenix Public Library does not impose a daily overdue fine for late return of materials although customers are expected to return materials on time. Phoenix Public Library issues bills for replacement fees on unreturned and/or damaged items. For print and physical material, the replacement fee is the amount listed in the library record at the time of purchase or $25 if no price exists in the record. Please see our <a href="/services/borrowing/library-fees">full fee schedule</a>. </p></li><li><p>Library Account Holders may not check out or renew library items if the account balance is greater than $25. Accounts will also be blocked for overdue <a href="/services/borrowing/interlibrary-loan">Interlibrary Loan</a> items.</p></li><li><p>Library Account Holders who have received a suspension of library privileges of 3 months or more due to violations of Phoenix Public Library's <a href="/about/policies/maintaining-a-safe-and-appropriate-library-environment">Maintaining a Safe and Appropriate Library Environment</a> policy will also have their Library Account privileges suspended. </p></li></ul><h2>Borrowing Privileges and Library Access Accounts<br></h2><p></p><table cellspacing="0" style="width:100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Type of Card</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong># of Physical Items Out *</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Physical Holds *</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>eLibrary</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Culture Pass</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Device</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Public Access Computer</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Interlibrary Loan</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:69px;"><strong> Fee </strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong></strong><br><strong>Registration Length</strong><br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Full Access<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">35<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">15<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;"></span><span style="text-align:center;text-decoration-style:solid;text-decoration-color:#33cc33;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;width:69px;"><span style="color:#ed0033;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:left;">1 or 3 years<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Limited Access<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">3<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">3<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;width:69px;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1 or 3 years<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">eCard<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">15<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;width:69px;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1 year<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Group Home<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">3<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">3<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;"></span><span style="text-align:center;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;"></span><span style="text-align:center;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-align:center;"></span><span style="text-align:center;color:#33cc33;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;width:69px;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1 or 3 years<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Teacher<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">50<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">15<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;width:69px;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Expires on Sept 6, yearly<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">AZ/non-Maricopa County Resident<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">35<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;">15<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;width:69px;">$40<br><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1 year<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Public Computer Access<br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#33cc33;text-align:center;">✔</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:69px;text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ed0033;text-align:center;">✖</span><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1 year<br><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table><em style="font-size:12px;">*Digital Library checkouts and holds subject to the platform.</em><br></div><p><br></p></div> | library-account-policy | |
| Maintaining a Safe and Appropriate Library Environment | Maintaining a Safe and Appropriate Library Environment | <i class="fa-solid fa-file-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/maintaining-a-safe-and-appropriate-library-environment | Phoenix Public Library strives to provide a library environment in which all may have a positive and safe experience. | <div class="ExternalClass50DE449DA28A4AC9B9054D8B44D77546"><h2>Policy Statement<br></h2><p>Phoenix Public Library strives to provide a library environment in which all may have a positive and safe experience. Everyone should be able to enjoy library facilities, programs, services and activities free from disruptive behavior, harassment, intimidation, and threats to safety and well-being.</p><h2>Scope<br></h2><p>The Standards of Conduct are applicable to any and all on Phoenix Public Library properties.</p><h2>Regulations<br></h2><p>While the Library is open to all, no one has the right to interfere with another person's use of the library. Behavior becomes unacceptable when it violates the law, interferes with the rights of others, when it could result in injury to oneself or others, or when it could result in damage to Library materials, buildings or equipment. Phoenix Public Library reserves the right to take action against those whose behavior does not comply with the Standards of Conduct as established by this policy. The Library's Standards of Conduct have been developed to benefit all within a Phoenix Public Library location and protect the rights of individuals. We reserve the right to define and identify disruptive behavior and/or actions that interfere with the positive and safe atmosphere described above. If a library user chooses to not follow these standards of conduct, they will be asked to leave. To enforce these expectations, Phoenix Public Library will follow a series of progressive disciplinary steps. Exceptions to the progressive disciplinary process may be made, depending on the relative severity of the offense.</p><h2>Standards of Conduct – Inside Library Facilities</h2><p>Examples of unacceptable behavior inside the library include:</p><ul><li>Carrying weapons such as, but not limited to, firearms, large knives/swords, martial arts weapons, and/or other items perceived to be weapons</li><li>Abusing or misusing library services, facilities, equipment or materials</li><li>Bringing in any animals except service animals</li><li>Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana or other intoxicants</li><li>Smoking or use of e-cigarette or tobacco products and accessories inside the building or on a public patio</li><li>Entering areas that are not open to the general public</li><li>Bringing in more than two (2) parcels per person (parcels can be no larger than 34"x18"x20")</li><li>Leaving materials unattended, outside of the customer's line of sight, unless in designated areas</li><li>Eating outside of designated food areas; bringing in drink containers without lids</li><li>Skateboards and scooters are not allowed</li><li>Entering the library without appropriate attire, including a shirt and shoes; indecent exposure</li><li>Personal hygiene offensive so as to constitute a nuisance to other persons; unsanitary belongings</li><li>Acts of bullying, harassing or intimidating other library users or library staff, including physical contact, sexual or verbal abuse</li><li>Using audio, visual or communications devices audible to others; making noises that interfere with other library users</li><li>Running, sleeping, lying on the floor, lying on furniture, spitting, soliciting, panhandling, proselytizing and gambling</li><li>Loitering or bathing in restrooms</li><li>Adults using the children's area without a child or need for children's collection</li><li>Refusing to leave the building and/or library property when requested or during an emergency evacuation</li><li>Blocking library entrance areas or interfering with the free flow of pedestrian traffic in such areas</li><li>Fraudulent use of another customer's library card and/or account number for any purpose including reserving a computer</li><li>Violating the Library's computer/internet use agreement</li><li>Engaging in physical altercations including assaults and fighting</li><li>Engaging in acts of sexual misconduct</li><li>Violating any criminal law of the Phoenix City Code or the Arizona Revised Statutes</li></ul><h2>Standards of Conduct – Outside Library Facilities</h2><p>Examples of unacceptable behavior outside on library property, include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Blocking entrance or egress of building</li><li>Smoking or use of e-cigarette within 20 feet of the building entrance or on a public patio</li><li>Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana or other intoxicants</li><li>Entering areas that are not open to the general public</li><li>Bringing animals onto the property, except service animals</li><li>Engaging in recreational activities (e.g., skateboarding) in parking lots and walkways</li><li>Acts of bullying, harassing or intimidating other library users or library staff, including physical contact, sexual or verbal abuse</li><li>Abusing or vandalizing library facilities or property</li><li>Sleeping or sitting on public walkways or walls, or laying out of blankets, boxes, etc.</li><li>Sidewalk vending (e.g., exchanging money for an item or service)</li><li>Soliciting for petitions or donations, or distributing flyers in parking or other areas outside the designated free-speech zone</li><li>Using audio, visual, or communications devices audible to others; making noises that interfere with other library users (with the exceptions for reasonable accommodation)</li><li>Engaging in physical altercations including assaults and fighting</li><li>Displaying firearms or other deadly weapons on PPL property in a rude, angry or threatening manner</li><li>Engaging in acts of sexual misconduct</li><li>Violating any criminal law of the Phoenix City Code or the Arizona Revised Statutes</li></ul><p>If a library user chooses to not follow these standards of conduct, they will be asked to leave. Police will be called if the user refuses to leave the library or if the behavior itself is illegal. Illegal activity, as well as any willful or repeated violations of this Standards of Conduct or other Library regulations (e.g. computer use rules) may result in removal from the facility and/or suspension of Library privileges. In addition, where authorized by Federal, State or local law, violations of this Standards of Conduct may also result in arrest. For repeated violations, the length of suspension of library service and/or exclusion from library property will be determined by Library Administration. Library Administration reserves the right to modify the length of a term for suspension of library privileges based on administrative review and/or the outcome of the formal review process. Library users who wish to request a reasonable modification of this Standards of Conduct because of a disability or health problem may contact Phoenix Public Library Administration at (602) 262-7930.<br></p><h2>Request for Reconsideration of Suspension of Library Privileges</h2><p>A customer who has had their library privileges suspended may:</p><ol><li><p>Submit a written request for reconsideration with any applicable supporting documentation to the Library Services Director. </p></li><ul><li><p>1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004</p></li><li><p>Or <a href="mailto:Lib.Administration@phoenix.gov">Lib.Administration@phoenix.gov</a></p></li></ul><li><p>The Library Services Director or their delegate shall provide the customer with written notice of the final determination within 15 days of receipt of the customer's request for reconsideration. </p></li><li><p>The Library Services Director's determination regarding the request for reconsideration shall be final and shall constitute an exhaustion of a customer's administrative remedies.<br></p></li></ol><p>The Request for Reconsideration process does not apply and is not available to customers who have been arrested for violating a suspension.<br><br></p></div> | maintaining-a-safe-and-appropriate-library-environment | |
| Materials Selection and Deselection Policy | Materials Selection and Deselection Policy | <i class="fa-duotone fa-books"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/materials-selection-and-deselection-policy | Phoenix Public Library provides a diverse range of materials to serve the community's needs for information, education, enlightenment, enrichment, and entertainment. | <div class="ExternalClassB5F9EE2D89F142F19E611CD8AA30DD0B"><h3>Policy</h3><p>Phoenix Public Library (PPL) provides a diverse range of materials to serve the community's needs for information, education, enlightenment, enrichment, and entertainment. Special attention is made to providing materials that reflect the entire community. All materials in the library collection are subject to review by staff and will be deselected if they are no longer required to fulfill the needs of the community.</p><h3>Purpose</h3><p>This document is an extension of Phoenix Public library's Mission: “We connect today's community to a world of possibilities." The Materials Selection and Deselection Policy outlines the philosophies that shape Phoenix Public Library's unique collection, the practices that maintain it over time, and the guidelines that help the collection respond to community needs. The following regulations and guidelines ensure that Phoenix Public Library's collection continues to reflect the needs of the community while being a catalyst for unique experiences of meaning and inspiration for each individual user. </p><h3>Collection Overview and Scope</h3><ul><li>Phoenix Public Library is made up of Burton Barr Central Library and 16 branches throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.</li><li>The collection includes books, CDs, DVDs, periodicals, online materials, and more. In the future, newer formats may be added.</li><li>There are multiple languages represented in the library's collection.</li><li>The current collection emphasizes popular works, basic reference, and educational support.</li><li>Burton Barr Central Library will house the largest collections of circulating and reference materials and Phoenix Public Library's Special Collections.</li><li>Branches will house a broad range of materials to reflect the interests and needs of local communities.</li><li>Some materials will be obtained from other collections rather than residing in the library's collection. Interlibrary loan will be used to obtain materials from local and national libraries. In some cases, customers may be referred to affiliate and special libraries within the Phoenix metropolitan area for access to materials not carried by Phoenix Public Library. </li><li>Phoenix Public Library branches will share materials throughout the system to maximize use of the collection and to allow for a wide range of purchases. </li><li>Special Collections may be guided by their individual policies. Phoenix Public Library also offers access 24/7 to electronic collections, including various e-media and subscription databases.</li></ul><h3>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement</h3><p>Phoenix Public Library is consciously and continuously innovating to serve the information and service needs of specific populations of people who have historically experienced marginalization. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to the development of our collection. Through our collections we work to facilitate equitable experiences for engagement, education, and inspiration.</p><h3>Intellectual Freedom Statement</h3><p>Phoenix Public Library neither approves nor disapproves of the views expressed in materials included in the collection. The inclusion of an item is not to be considered an endorsement, official or otherwise, by Phoenix Public Library.</p><p>Selections will not be made on the basis of anticipated approval or disapproval, but solely on the merits of the material in relation to serving the needs and interests of the community in accordance with this policy. </p><p>Materials are not marked or identified to show approval or disapproval. </p><p>Parents and legal guardians have the responsibility to oversee their child's exposure to and use of library materials.</p><p>Phoenix Public Library endorses the principles of library materials selection contained in the American Library Association's “<a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill">Library Bill of Rights</a>," “<a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement">Freedom to Read</a>" and “<a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomviewstatement">Freedom to View</a>" statements adopted by the American Library Association. <br></p><h2>Selection<br></h2><h3>Overview</h3><p>Materials will present a variety of styles, illustrations, languages, and reading levels to reflect the various cultural, recreational, and learning needs within the community.</p><p>A broad and inclusive range of materials representing the varied interests, values and viewpoints of Phoenix residents shall be purchased with an emphasis on the reading, viewing, and listening interests of the general public.</p><p>Materials will represent majority and minority interests and viewpoints of the community.</p><p>The controversial nature of certain subjects, authors, or language will not be cause for automatic inclusion or exclusion from the collection. Each item will be selected on its individual merit and role in the collection.<br></p><h3>Regulations<br></h3><p>Phoenix Public Library selects materials on a variety of criteria including:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated or perceived community interest, need, or demand by Library users or potential users.<br></li><li>Data analysis tools that track the most circulated subjects and formats. </li><li>Contemporary significance or permanent value.</li><li>National and international news and events.</li><li>Publishing and social trends.</li><li>Relevance to the experience and contributions of diverse populations.</li><li>Quality, including clarity and usability.</li><li>Professional and<strong> </strong>social media reviews and journals.</li><li>Significance and/or reputation of the author and/or any other contributors.</li><li>Relation to existing collections.</li><li>Value of resource in relation to its cost.</li><li>Availability of materials from our contracted vendors.</li></ul><h3>Formats</h3><p>Phoenix Public Library collects formats that are durable and easy to use. If equipment is required to use the item, the equipment must be generally available in the community.</p><p>Older formats that are no longer available for purchase or in demand will be phased out to make room for other items.</p><p>Depending on price and other factors, some materials may not be duplicated in multiple formats.</p><h3>Customer Recommendations</h3><p>Community requests and recommendations are welcomed and are subject to the same criteria as any other material. Phoenix Public Library does not collect textbooks.</p><p>Requests can be made through the Phoenix Public Library's website or in-person through staff.</p><h2>Deselection and Collection Management<br></h2><h3>Overview</h3><p>Systematic deselection of materials is required to keep the collection responsive to community needs, to ensure its vitality and usefulness to users, and to make room for newer materials or newer formats.</p><p>Deselection also helps Phoenix Public Library evaluate the collection by identifying areas or titles where additional materials are needed, older editions need to be updated, and subjects, titles, or authors are no longer of interest to the community.</p><p>Library staff will conduct an ongoing evaluation of materials to determine their current usefulness to Library customers. Items deemed to not meet current interest will be deleted from the collection.</p><h3>Regulations</h3><p>Phoenix Public Library deselects materials on a variety of criteria including:</p><ul><li>Physical condition of the item</li><li>Current and historical use of the item by customers or staff when compared to other similar items</li><li>Accuracy of the information with an emphasis on current information in fields such as law, business, travel, and testing materials</li><li>Older editions for which revisions are available in the library's collection </li><li>Multiple copies no longer used by customers </li><li>Availability of newer, better used works</li></ul><p>Phoenix Public Library uses various metrics to set expectations for use and may deselect items that are not used at the expected level. When examining circulating collections, both actual circulation and in-house use will be considered. Data matrixes, based on actual circulation and/or in house use, will inform these decisions.</p><p>Any branch in the system may house unique items. Deselection of unique materials may be made at any location. If local staff identify materials that may have long-term importance for Phoenix Public Library's collection, these items may be routed to the Collection Development Department to be evaluated for inclusion in Burton Barr Central Library collection.</p><p>Materials will not be removed from the collection because of the personal views or beliefs of the staff or customers without a formal written review process (see <strong>Reevaluation of Materials</strong> below).</p><p>Certain subject areas will be targeted for more stringent deselection than others due to more frequent changes in current information on the topic. These areas include but are not limited to economics, law, medicine, current business practices and annual testing and travel guides.<br></p><p>Items which are deselected and in good condition will be sent to the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.<br></p><h3>Reevaluation of Materials</h3><p></p><p>The public within the Phoenix Library’s service area (Maricopa County) and library staff may
request that an item be reevaluated if they are concerned that it does not meet this Materials
Selection and Deselection Policy. A request can indicate that the requestor would like it
relocated to another collection or removed altogether.
A “Request for Reevaluation” form (request a form in person at a Phoenix Public Library location)
must be completed by the person requesting the review. The requestor’s correct name and
contact information, including a physical address must be included. Requests that do not include
a correct name and contact information will not be reviewed or responded to. Library staff or the
requestor will forward the form to the Collection Development Coordinator.
The selection staff and the Collection Development Coordinator will review selection criteria for
the item and make a written recommendation to the City Librarian on the disposition of the item.
The person who requested the reevaluation will be informed in writing of the decision. This form,
and the written response to it, as with all Library correspondence are subject to public records
requests.</p><h3>Donations</h3><p>Donations may be accepted for placement in Phoenix Public Library's collection. The professional staff will determine what donations are added using the same selection criteria used for purchased items.</p><p>Phoenix Public Library is not bound to add donated items to the collection</p><p>Donation items not selected for inclusion in the collection will be sent to the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.</p><p>Customers who want to guarantee that their donation shall be added to the collection will be referred to the Collection Development Coordinator. The donation will not be accepted unless approved by the Collection Development Coordinator.</p><p>Customers who wish to donate money for items in the collection will be referred to the Collection Development Coordinator.<br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;"></span>Approved by the Library Advisory Board on November 30, 2022</p><p><br></p></div> | materials-selection-and-deselection-policy | |
| Meeting and Study Room Policy | Meeting and Study Room Policy | <i class="fa-solid fa-calendar"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/meeting-and-study-room-policy | The purpose of Phoenix Public Library’s meeting spaces is primarily to provide designated and appropriate space in support of library programs and services; and secondarily, accommodate a wide variety of community uses that bring people into the Library. | <div class="ExternalClass942F3D11F0CF40C796153D0F4C07B634"><h2 class="h3">Policy Statement: </h2><p>The purpose of Phoenix Public Library's (PPL) meeting spaces is primarily to provide designated and appropriate space in support of library programs and services; and secondarily, accommodate a wide variety of community uses that bring people into the Library. Phoenix Public Library does not discriminate in making its premises available for use on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical limitation. Phoenix Public Library does not sell, rent, lease or otherwise provide its customer lists or customer-controlled information to third parties. <br></p><h2 class="h3">Scope:</h2><p>The Meeting Study Room Policy is applicable to all Phoenix Public Library meeting and study spaces. Spaces in support of specialty programing and services are only available for PPL designated programing and intended use. A complete list of reserve-able spaces for each Phoenix Public Library location can be found through Phoenix Public Library's Locations and Hours page on Phoenix Public Library's website .<br><br></p><h2 class="h3">Regulations:</h2><p>Phoenix Public Library sponsored activities have scheduling and use priority for all library meeting spaces. Meeting Room and study spaces are available at no charge, with the exception of Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room at
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>.</p><p>Reservations are offered for Meeting Rooms of various sizes at 16 locations, Study Rooms at 8 locations and rentals for 2 large gathering spaces for events at
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>. Individuals and/or groups having reserved meeting space(s) may be required to reschedule or relocate a meeting if it is in the Library's best interest. Phoenix Public Library reserves the right to limit the number of reservations by any individual, group and/or organization so that all may have a fair opportunity to use Library meeting spaces. <br></p><p>Individuals, groups and/or organizations using Phoenix Public Library meeting spaces are required to comply with Phoenix Public Library's Maintaining a Safe and Appropriate Library Environment policy. Phoenix Public Library reserves the right to eject any disorderly person or persons from the facility or space. Users not complying with Phoenix Public Library's Meeting Spaces Policy may not be allowed future use of any Phoenix Public Library meeting space(s). These policies apply to all Meeting Room and study spaces unless an exception is noted.<br></p><h2 class="h3">Meeting Room Use:</h2><ul><li>Meeting Room spaces are available at all Phoenix Public Library locations except Palo Verde Library. Meeting rooms at
<a href="/locations/smcl">South Mountain Community Library</a> must be reserved through South Mountain Community College Facilities Reservation office, as detailed at
<a href="https://www.southmountaincc.edu/about/community/facility-reservations" target="_blank">https://www.southmountaincc.edu/about/community/facility-reservations </a></li><li>Reservation approvals are handled on a first come first served basis.</li><li>A Phoenix Public Library Account in good standing is required when reserving a Meeting Room space. The exception to this requirement is if the reservation is made by a governmental entity or a non-profit, based on the applicable Library location's manager's discretion</li><li>If the Meeting Room or anything inside the Meeting Room is left in a dirty or damaged condition due to a group's use, a fee will be applied to the PPL Account to cover the actual cost of all cleaning and repairs. Future Meeting Room reservation privileges will be revoked.</li><li>The PPL Account holder is required to be present during the entire reservation. The Library Account holder must check in with staff upon arrival for their reservation and out when they leave the room. The library account holder assumes responsibility for the use of the room and any damages.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of Meeting Room users or the topics of the meeting. No group may imply in its advertising or during the meeting that Phoenix Public Library has sponsored or supports its meeting, group or presentation.</li><li>All events must be free. Phoenix Public Library is unable to accommodate the use of meeting and Study Rooms for parties, celebrations or receptions (e.g., birthdays, funerals, wedding receptions, reunions, etc.) with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li><li>No food or drinks, except water bottles are allowed in Meeting Room spaces, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library only provides free Wi-Fi. Library staff do not provide A/V or technical assistance with customer devices, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li><li>Collecting fees or donations for admission on Phoenix Public Library property is not permitted. No other charges, sales of any kind, or solicitation of funds will be allowed for any non-Library sponsored function.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library's telephone number may not be used as the contact number for registration for the group or its meeting, nor shall the use of the Meeting Room be publicized in such a way as to imply Library sponsorship of the group's activities. Under no circumstances should Phoenix Public Library's logo be used.</li><li>Directional signage for display on Library property must be approved by Phoenix Public Library Management before posting.</li><li>Any materials related to the event may be distributed inside the Meeting Room only.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library and City of Phoenix employees shall not handle, care for, store, or act as custodian of any personal equipment or property at meeting. Phoenix Public Library is not liable for any loss or damage to such property.</li></ul><h2 class="h3">Reservation Guidelines:</h2><ul><li>Reservations are accepted up to 60 days in advance. Reservation timelines are different for
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li><li>All reservations are made online using Phoenix Public Library's online reservation system.</li><li>All reservation times must include set up and break down time as users are not permitted into the Meeting Room prior to or after their approved time. Library staff are not responsible for setting up the room and the room should be returned to its original state by the end of the reservation time.</li><li>Furniture in Meeting Rooms must always remain inside the room. If you would like to request a table or chairs for sign in or directions outside the room, this is at the discretion of the Library manager.</li><li>To ensure equitable use of Library facilities, Phoenix Public Library account holders can make up to 2 reservations per month, per PPL account, group or organization. An organization or group cannot use multiple cards to make more than 2 reservations in a month and a reservation is limited to up to 1 day of open Library hours. Both monthly reservations can be used on concurrent days, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li><li>Reservations must end 30 minutes before the library location's closing. All attendees or participants must exit the building at closing time. Reservations begin at library locations' opening; users will not be allowed in before opening. Please see each Phoenix Public Library location hours of operations on Locations and Hours on phoenixpubliclibrary.org.</li></ul><p>Room reservations will be honored up to 15 minutes past the reservation start time. If you cannot make the reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before your reservation start time, the meeting will count toward your Meeting Room reservations limit, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</p><ul><li>If the individual making the reservation does not show up for a reservation and does not cancel, the reservation will count towards their Meeting Room reservations limit, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library Accountholders are allowed up to 6 cancellations per year before reservation privileges are revoked, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below.</li></ul><h2 class="h3">Meeting Room Equipment</h2><p>Phoenix Public Library will only provide tables and chairs and WiFi. Additional equipment is the responsibility of the individual and/or organization, with the exception of
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a>'s Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room, see below. For questions, please call 602-262-4636 during open Library hours or email
<a href="mailto:%20libraryreservations@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">libraryreservations@phoenix.gov</a></p><h2 class="h3">Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room at
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a></h2><p>Pulliam Auditorium and the 4th Floor Lecture Room are available for rental. Unless an exception is noted, all general use policies above apply to both Pulliam Auditorium and the 4th Floor Lecture Room. Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room rentals include:</p><ul><li>table and chair setup and take down</li><li>trash disposal</li><li>A/V setup if needed</li><li>staff assistance if needed</li><li>WiFi</li></ul><ul><li>Phoenix Public Library is not responsible for cleaning beyond trash disposal and wiping down tables. Additional cleaning after an event will incur an additional charge and possibly result in the organization or individual losing reservation privileges. <br></li><li>Room setup will be based on the info provided in the booking form. If changes are needed, Library staff must be contacted at a minimum of 48 hours prior to the reservation start time. Room set-up will be complete at the reservation start time.</li><li>Food and drinks other than water are only allowed in the Pulliam Auditorium and 4th Floor Lecture Room with the addition of the $25 fee. When catering services are to be used, Library staff should be informed at time of booking.</li><li>The 4th Floor Lecture Room and Pulliam Auditorium can be reserved up to 6 months in advance.</li><li>For the Pulliam Auditorium and the 4th Floor Lecture Room, reservations are limited to a maximum of one booking per quarter with a minimum of 2 weeks' notice.</li></ul><h2 class="h3">Pulliam Auditorium</h2><ul><li>Capacity: Pulliam Auditorium has a capacity of 250 and can seat 250 theater style (chairs only), 72 classroom style (rectangular tables and chairs) and 45 in a U-shaped configuration). See setup images.</li><li>Minimum Rental Period: The Pulliam Auditorium has a minimum 4-hour rental period.</li><li>Fee(s): The Pulliam Auditorium rental cost is $100 per hour, with an additional $25 fee in the event food will be served. The setup form is to be used to indicate an intention to offer food or drinks other than bottled water.</li><li>Equipment: Audiovisual equipment available for use in the Pulliam includes: 2 wireless microphones, 2 lavalier microphones, one lectern with wired microphone, screen, projector with HDMI and VGA ports and a blu-ray/dvd player.</li><li>Food: Food and drinks other than water are to be contained within the Pulliam Auditorium with the addition of the $25 fee. If events are to be catered, Library staff should be informed at time of booking. Open flames for cooking and grilling are not allowed, however the use of Sterno containers with chafing dishes to warm food is allowed as long as the dishes are attended at all times.</li></ul><h2 class="h3">4th Floor Lecture Room</h2><ul><li>Capacity: The 4th Floor Lecture Room has a capacity of 49 and can seat 49 theater style, 40 classroom style and 30 in a U-shaped configuration. See setup images.</li><li>Minimum Rental Period: The 4th Floor Lecture Room has a minimum 2-hour rental.</li><li>Fee(s): The 4th Floor Lecture Room rental cost is $30 an hour, with an additional $25 fee in the event food will be served. The setup form is to be used to indicate an intention to offer food or drinks other than bottled water.</li><li>Equipment: Audiovisual equipment available for use in the 4th Floor Lecture Room includes: screen and projector with HDMI cable.</li><li>Food: Food and drinks other than water are to be contained within the 4th Floor Lecture Room with the addition of the $25 fee. If events are to be catered, Library staff should be informed at time of booking. Open flames for cooking and grilling are not allowed, however the use of Sterno containers with chafing dishes to warm food is allowed as long as the dishes are attended at all times. <br></li></ul><h2 class="h3">Study Rooms</h2><ul><li>Study Rooms are available for free at some Library locations, including
<a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library</a> (4),
<a href="/locations/agave">Agave</a> (3), <a href="/locations/cholla">Cholla</a> (1),
<a href="/locations/desert-broom">Desert Broom</a> (1),
<a href="/locations/harmon">Harmon</a> (2),<a href="/locations/ocotillo"> </a>Ocotillo (1),
<a href="/locations/palo-verde">Palo Verde</a> (2), <a href="/locations/library-in-laveen">Prickly Pear Library</a> (1), and
<a href="/locations/smcl">South Mountain Community Library</a> (see
<a href="/locations/smcl">South Mountain Community Library's website</a> for more information).</li><li>Study Rooms contain 1-4 chairs, 1 table, electrical outlets and WiFi.</li><li>A valid Phoenix Public Library account is required to reserve a Study Room.</li><li>To ensure equitable use of Library facilities, users can reserve a Study Room for up to 2 hours at a time and can make 2 reservations per week. Depending on availability, a user may be allowed to remain in the room past their reservation time.</li><li>No food or drinks other than closed bottles are allowed in Study Rooms.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></li><li>Study Rooms will be held for up to 15 minutes past their start time and will then be cancelled and available for others.</li><li>Any exceptions made for Study Room use will be made at the applicable Library location manager's discretion.</li><li>See more information about Study Rooms at
<a href="/locations/smcl">South Mountain Community Library</a>:
<a href="/locations/smcl/services" target="_blank">https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl/services</a> Book here:
<a href="https://smcc.libcal.com/booking/StudyRooms" target="_blank">https://smcc.libcal.com/booking/StudyRooms</a></li></ul><h2 class="h3">Prohibited in Meeting and Study Rooms</h2><ul><li>Alcohol is not permitted.</li><li>No fees or donations for admission are allowed. No other charges, sales of any kind, or solicitation of funds will be allowed for any non-library sponsored function.</li><li>Materials may not be affixed to the walls, ceilings, doors or windows. No tape, nails, tacks or such devices are permitted.</li><li>Limited decorating, such as floral centerpieces or name tents, are permitted but certain types of decorations are prohibited including:</li><ul><li>Confetti or other items which make cleaning and vacuuming difficult</li><li>Decorations with glitter</li><li>Balloons</li><li>Burning candles, incense, pyrotechnics, or any type of open flame </li></ul></ul><p>Approved by the Library Advisory Board, September 21, 2022<br></p></div> | meeting-and-study-room-policy | |
| Privacy of Library Users | Privacy of Library Users | <i class="fa-solid fa-lock"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/about/policies/privacy-of-library-users | Phoenix Public Library will adhere to the provisions of Arizona law regarding the privacy of library users and will comply with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulations outlining the release of other information. | <div class="ExternalClassE93AEC3840EF45D8AEC1EEDAEE9AC9B1"><h2>Policy Statement </h2><p>Phoenix Public Library will adhere to the provisions of Arizona law regarding the privacy of library
users and will comply with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulations outlining the release of other
information. </p><h2>Scope</h2><p>The Privacy of Library Users Policy applies to all Phoenix Public Library business operations,
customer records and surveillance video. </p><h2>Regulations<br></h2><h3>Release of Customer Information </h3><p>A. In accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 41-151.22, Phoenix Public Library shall
not disclose “any record or other information which identifies a user of library services as
requesting or obtaining specific materials or otherwise using the library,” except that a library
administrator may authorize the release of information under one of the following conditions: </p><ol><li>The user in question has given written permission.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library is presented with a court order to release the information, or is
required to testify in a court of law.</li><li>Phoenix Public Library is required by law to disclose the information. </li><li>The information is necessary for reasonable operation of Phoenix Public Library. (For
example, the information is necessary for preparation and distribution of overdue notices.) <br></li></ol><p></p><p>B. Staff members will notify the appropriate Library administrator immediately of any attempt to
obtain user information protected under A.R.S. 41-151.22. </p><h3>Phoenix Public Library – Public Spaces</h3><p>
Phoenix Public Library locations are public places. In general, visitors to our library properties are
considered in a public space and have little expectation of privacy in regard to being
photographed or filmed. However, Arizona Revised Statute 41-151.22 “Privacy of User Records”
mandates that public libraries are obligated to “…not allow disclosure of any record or other
information, including e-books, that identifies a user of library services as requesting or obtaining
specific materials or services or as otherwise using the library.” Phoenix Public Library is careful
to ensure that no photography or filming can occur in such a way that identifies an individual and
associates them with specific library materials, services or as otherwise using the library. <br></p><h3><span style="font-size:1.15em;">Release of Other Library Information </span></h3><p>A. Phoenix Public Library retains and manages official records in accordance with: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00151-14.htm" target="_blank">Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 41-151.14 – State and local public records management</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00151-22.htm">Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 41-151.22 – Privacy of user records</a> </li><li>Applicable City of Phoenix Administrative Regulations
PRIVACY OF LIBRARY USERS<br></li></ul><p>B. For security purposes, library surveillance video footage is restricted and generally not
available for dissemination to the general public. </p><p>C. Any requests from the public for copies of official records, or any requests for other
information from staff or Phoenix Public Library files/records, will be forwarded to the
appropriate Phoenix Public Library Administrator for disposition and/or review with the
City’s Law Department.<br><br></p><p><em>Approved by the Library Advisory Board on April 20, 2022</em><br></p><br></div> | privacy-of-library-users | |
