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Library Policies

Cell Phone Policy

 

The Prospect Public Library understands that cell phones are a vital component of communications and information gathering. At the same time, their use can be intrusive and interfere with others’ activities.

 

So, we ask library patrons to respect the rights of others by:

 

  • Putting phones on vibrate or silent upon entering the library. Patrons who don’t have either of these functions on their phones should turn the audible signal to the lowest level.

 

  • Refraining from making or taking calls during library programs.

 

  • Taking and/or making any necessary calls outside of the library, in the entrance vestibule or the Community Meeting Room, if it is not in use.  Text messaging IS permitted in the library.

 

  • Clearing exceptions for cell phone use in advance for “technical support” while at one of the library computers. Brief and quiet conversations are permitted at this time.

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  • Contacting a library staff member at the circulation desk to report inappropriate cell phone use.  The library reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the library if he/she is using a cell phone in a manner which is disturbing to others in the library.

 

 

         MARCH 13, 2025

         APPROVED: PROSPECT LIBRARY BOARD

         SUSAN MCKERNAN, CHAIR

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