Security Camera Policy

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 follows: Section 1.           The purpose of the video monitoring system is to deter unacceptable behavior, theft or …

Warming and Cooling Center

Warming and Cooling Center Policy 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. During periods of extended power outages, the Library shall …

Circulation and Borrowing Privileges Policies

Borrowing Privileges Policy   PATRON ELIGIBILITY The library serves the town of Palermo and the surrounding area.  There is no fee to become a Patron of the Palermo Community Library.                                                                                                              ELigibility to borrow   Individuals who are currently Patrons of the Palermo Community Library are eligible to borrow materials from the Palermo Community Library …

Internet Usage Policy

                                                                                 INTRODUCTION 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 …

Patron Computer Use Agreement

Patron Computer Use Agreement   I have read and agree to the following user responsibilities and to the right of the Library staff to restrict or prevent my use of Library’s computer equipment if I fail to abide by the responsibilities and limits below:   User Responsibilities:   Sign in at the reference desk before …

Patron Conduct Policy

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. The Board of Directors of the Palermo Community Library …

Computer Use Policy

Inter-Library Loan2

INTER-LIBRARY LOAN The Palermo Community Library offers Interlibrary Loan service to its patrons. The Bangor Public Library does the search for the item.  Bangor Public Library pays the postage to PCL; however, the patron must pay $2.50 postage to return the item. PCL collects $2.50 for each item at the time of the request. Actual …

Kindle Borrowing Agreement

PALERMO COMMUNITY LIBRARY 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 …

Meeting Room Policy

  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. Library volunteers will deliver …