Library Policy and Procedures

Library Hours and Phone Numbers
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours from Memorial Day until Labor Day
SATURDAY ONLY
9:00 a.m.-2p.m.
Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Library Telephone Numbers
Adult Department
765-482-3460
Children's Department
765-483-2570
FAX
317-873-5059

Borrowing Items
Loan Periods
Books/Audio Cassettes/CD's
21 days
Magazines/Pamphlets
7 days
New Fiction (if on reserve for others)
7 days
Videos
7 days


Renewals
Books, magazines, and audio recordings may be renewed as long as another borrower has not reserved them.
Pamphlets and art prints may be renewed once.
For convenience, there is an outdoor book return slot just to the west of the front door. All items except art prints may be returned in this slot.
All items are due by closing time of the due date.
Overdue/Lost/Damaged Materials
The Library encourages the prompt return of borrowed materials. An overdue fine is charged as an incentive to return material on time, thereby allowing other borrowers to use the material.
Overdue fines are assessed at the following rates: Overdue items may be returned in the outdoor book return. Fines will be charged to the borrower's account.Fines are 10 cents/day per overdue item. Maximum fine is $3 per item.
A replacement fee for non-returned material will be charged.
Fees may also be charged for damaged materials.
Library Card Requirements
Lebanon Public Library is located in Boone County, Indiana. Any resident or property owner of Center Township may obtain a free library card. Proof of address is required for new card applications. Children ages up to 14 require parent or guardian consent. Cards are available at the adult circulation desk. Family fee cards are issued to residents outside the taxing district. The rate is $70 for a year and $35 for six months. This card is only good at the Lebanon Public Library. The yearly rate works out to only $5.83 a month.
Free library cards are also available to students living within the boundaries of the Lebanon School Corporation even if they live outside the Library's taxing district.
Regular library and fee card holders may purchase a Public Library Access Card (PLAC) to use at any public library in Indiana. The fee is set by the state.
If you live in Sugar Creek, Washington, or Jefferson Townships, you may participate in our reciprocal borrowing program with Thorntown Public Library. If you have a Thorntown Library card and are in good standing with Thorntown Public Library, then you may obtain a Lebanon Public Library card free of charge.
If you live in Clinton Township, you may also get a Lebanon Public Library card free of charge for the year of 2006. This is due to an agreement reached between the Lebanon Public Library and Clinton Township.
Internet Policy
Insuring Fair Internet Access for all Library Users June 6, 2001 - Amended May 28th, 2003
General Guideline of Usage: Internet users are required to have a signed Lebanon Public Library Internet and Computer Use Policy Agreement on file at the main circulation desk.
Computer and Internet users are required to register at the circulation desk
Patrons who owe the Library more than $5.00 may not use the computers unless payment is made to their account.
While the library staff will assist whenever possible, the staff will not teach patrons how to use the computer. Users should also not expect staff to know the specifics of how a particular web site or e-mail works. Refer to the library’s circulating and reference books for help. Computers will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. No reserves permitted.
To prevent long waits for our Computers, especially during busy evenings and weekends, users have a time limit of 1 hour per day.
The computer workstations will close 15 minutes prior to the library closing.
Any/all computer use may be suspended or revoked by LPL administration at any time, without prior notice or hearing, for abusive conduct or violation of the conditions of use set forth in the document. LPL will be the sole arbiter of what constitutes abusive conduct or violation of the LPL acceptable use policy.
Special Equipment: A designated terminal is located in the Reference area for disabled users. Same rules apply. If the machine is in use at the time you would like to use it, please speak to a librarian who will ask anyone at the terminal who is not disabled to use another machine.
In cases of Internet policy abuse, patrons will receive only one (1) warning, resulting in notes placed on their record and loss of privileges for 1 month; Patrons may not use the internet under any circumstances while suspended; the second incident will result in the loss of Internet privileges permanently.
The printer is located behind the Circulation desk.
The staff on duty will assist you in retrieving your copies. Computer copies are 10 cents per page. Patrons are responsible for payment of all prints made.
Diskettes are available at the circulation desk for $1.00.
Any person who refuses to comply with these guidelines will be asked to leave the library premises.
Display of obscene materials in a public place is a Class D Felony in Indiana. Indiana Code is available for review at the Reference Desk.
Be respectful of other’s rights to a quiet and private environment in which to use the computers.
A. The purpose of Library-provided Internet access is to facilitate communications in support of research and education. The Library does not offer e-mail accounts. Access is a privilege, no a right. Access entails responsibility.
B. The Library makes no warranties of any kind, neither expressed nor implied, for the Internet access it is providing. The Library will not be responsible for the accuracy, nature, or quality of information stored or quality of information gathered through Library-provided Internet access. The Library will not be responsible for unauthorized financial obligations resulting from Library provided access to the Internet.
C. Inappropriate Internet Conduct Use of the Internet for unlawful or malicious activities Disruption of other users Access of sexually explicit material Misrepresentation of oneself/LPL Misuse of services or equipment
D. The following uses of the public computers or Internet are PROHIBITED as they do not fall within our guidelines: Chat Rooms Commercial or for profit purposes Product advertising or political lobbying
For Those Users Under 18
The Library offers Internet access to assist in establishing educational and informational objectives. Children 13 years and under must use the computers in the Children’s Department. Computer use is limited to 30 minutes. Good behavior is expected on line as well as in other areas of the Library.
Even though the Children’s computers are filtered, parents and guardians of minors are ultimately responsible for setting and conveying standards for children concerning Internet usage. Parents should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, sexually explicit, defamatory, inaccurate, and objectionable.
It is possible to purchase goods and services via the Internet and as a guardian or parent you are responsible for those financial obligations.
Internet Child Safety Information – A brochure distributed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children entitled Child Safety on the Information Highway is available for your information at the circulation desks. It is also Available online @ http://www.isa.net/empower/child.html Additional Online Consumer Protection Information is available from Interactive Services Association @ http://www.isa.net
Certain sites are not always open when you seek them.
The reason may be that:
The site has too many visitors or has limited access available.
The resource database is licensed to a particular institution and you must be affiliated with that institution to gain access.
The host computer has changed its address or closed down.
The library’s Internet connection may be temporarily inoperable due to technical difficulties.
In accordance with IC 20-14-1-7, the board of a public library shall adopt a policy concerning the appropriate use of the Internet by library patrons. Users may not utilize Library workstations to: Access, upload, download, or distribute pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit language---
Vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another individual—
Access another individual’s materials, information, or files without permission---
Violate copyright or otherwise use the intellectual property of another individual organization without permission.
The Library Board reserves the right to revise this Internet Access Policy at any given time.
Position Statement for the Lebanon Public Library
June 6, 2001
The Lebanon Public Library provides Internet access in accordance with its mission statement to provide current, high-demand, high-interest materials in a variety of formats for persons of all ages, utilizing the latest information technologies. All users are expected to use this privilege and these resources within legal limits and for ethical purposes. The protocols of chat, news or discussion groups are not supported on the public Internet computers. The Internet is a global information network containing a wide variety of material and opinions from diverse points of view utilizing text, graphics, and sound. It is a valuable resource for educational, informational, and recreational material. The Internet is in a constant state of change, however; and not all information available is current, accurate, or complete. If information cannot be found, consult the Reference librarian for other possible Library resources. The Internet is accessed by a wide and varied population and is largely immoderate and uncensored. Although the Library allows access to any information that might be found on the Internet, there are restrictions on access to the Internet through filtering within the Children’s Department. In addition, everyone must have completed a Lebanon Public Library Internet Use Approval Form at the Adult Circulation Desk to use computers located in both the Adult and Children’s Department. In all cases, however, parents or caretakers of children under 18 must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet. Parents and children are encouraged to read "Child Safety on the Information Highway." Brochures are available at the Children’s Services Desk.
Responsible, ethical, and legal use of this resource is expected. Appropriate use includes respect for the rights and property of others. Inappropriate use may result in suspension of user access privileges. Examples of inappropriate use include, but are not limited to, the following: Any purpose that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws. Interfering with or disrupting other computer users, services, or equipment. Attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized entry to other computing, information, or communications devices or resources. Malicious, threatening, harassing, or obscene behavior, including public display of obscene materials on computer screen or in hard copy. The Lebanon Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of its World Wide Web server or from its connections to other Internet services.
The Library Board reserves the right to amend this position statement at any time.

Safe Child Policy
IntroductionUnattended Children Eight and UnderUnattended Children Nine and OverBehavior Problems
Introduction
During their entire stay in the library, except during Children's Programs, children age eight and under must be directly supervised by a parent, caregiver, or a brother or sister twelve years old or older!
The Lebanon Public Library staff is glad you and your children are visiting the library. We strive to make the LPL a welcoming, educational, and safe place for all children.
The library staff is here to serve you, and has many duties to perform in order to meet those needs or all our patrons in the best way possible. In order to meet all the needs, the library staff cannot monitor the whereabouts or behavior of our youngest patrons. When your child is in the library, the staff cannot assume the responsibility of your child's care.
No public place, including the library, can guarantee the safety of children. A child could wander outside and become lost or injured. A child could be lured away by a stranger or become ill. If an emergency arose, we may need to evacuate the building.
The library staff's primary concern is your child's safety. We feel this policy better assures his or her well-being. The behavior and welfare of children is the responsibility of the parent or guardian accompanying the child to the library. Fore the safety and protection of young library users, the LPL has adopted the following Safe Child Policy.
Skateboards, Roller Blades, Scooters, and any similar items must be checked in at the children's desk upon arrival for the safety of all library patrons.
Unattended Children Eight and Under
1. Children eight and under may not be left unattended at the library.
2. While in the library, parents or caregivers are responsible for their child's behavior and for ensuring that their children follow library rules and regulations.
3. If any child eight or under is left unattended in the building, the library will not assume responsibility.
4. During library sponsored programs, if their children are eight and under, parents or caregivers must remain in the library.
5. No staff member will give the child a ride home, or take the child outside the building.
6. If a child eight or under is found unattended in the library, library staff will attempt to locate parent / caregiver in the library and hand them a Safe Child Policy. If a parent or caregiver is not found, the child will be placed in the care of a law enforcement officer.
7. If a child is placed in the care of a law enforcement officer, the staff will inform both circulation desks and leave a note on the front door of the library.
8. Parents/caregivers who disregard the Safe Child Policy will be reported to the appropriate social services agency and will lose library privileges for six months.
Unattended Children Nine and Over
1. Children nine and over are responsible for obeying the library rules and regulations.
2. The library is not responsible for any child nine or older left unattended in the library.
3. Children nine and over must be picked up fifteen minutes before closing time.
4. Parents of children nine and over will be notified if: a. a child is not picked up fifteen minutes before the library closes. b. a child become frightened or ill. c. a child is vulnerable because of weather conditions, inadequate meal arrangements, or long hours without contact with the parent or caregiver
5. If parents or caregivers continue to disregard the Safe Child Policy, they will be reported to the appropriate social services agency and may lose library privileges.
Behavior Problems
Any disruptive behavior in the library will not be tolerated.
Any behavior problems will be reported to parents / guardian and an incident report will be filed with the director.
Upon the second incident, the child will no longer be welcomed in the library for a time period determined by our director.
Severe Weather Policy
If there are severe weather conditions this winter, the library will close. The Lebanon Public Library will close if there is a countywide snow emergency. Other times the library may close due to severe weather, even if a snow emergency is not declared.
When the library is closed because of weather conditions, there will be no overdue fines charged for that day on any materials as long as they are returned the next day that the library is open.
Usually library closings are announced on channels 6, 8, and 13. Please call the library before getting out in inclement weather to verify that the library is open.
Staff
Kay Martin, Director
Donna Boone, Reference Department
Yvonne Welty, Adult Services
Christina Johnson, Children's Department
Jamey Hickson, Heritage Room
Chase Martin, Circulation Department
Connie Bruder, Audio Visual Department
Suzanne Davis, Young Adult Department
Glenna Lenox, Business Office Manager

Departments
The following departments help our library tick.
Adult Department
Children's Department
Young Adult Department
Audio Visual Department
Reference Department
Genealogy Department
Technical Services Department
Circulation Department

Miscellaneous Services
Questions? Call the circulation desk at 765-482-3460.
Copy Machine
Located in the adult area.
Typewriter
Located in the adult area.
Study Rooms Available Upon Request First come, first served.
Reserve Request
Requests are taken on print materials and audio cassettes. Leave your request, your name and telephone number at adult circulation and we will notify you when the item is available.
Computers
Available for limited public use.
Microfilm and Microfiche Reader and Printer
Located in the Heritage Room.
Tax Forms
Available in adult area.
Interlibrary Loan
For a small charge, we will request items from other libraries that are not in our collection.
Speaker's Bureau
Our experienced, professional staff will speak to community groups on a variety of subjects at no charge.
Large Print Collection
We have an extensive large print collection.
Information/Readers Advisory Service
Staff is available to answer questions or help people to select books or what to read next.
Tours/Library Operation
Our staff will provide library orientation for community groups and school classes.
Literacy
The library participates in the efforts of Boone County Project Literacy to recruit and train tutors. The project literacy's office and its collection of print and non-print materials for both tutors and new readers is located in the library.
Special Programs and Services
The library sponsors a monthly daytime book discussion as well as a variety of other programs throughout the year.
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Homebound Delivery Service
The Lebanon Public Library offers Homebound Delivery Service to individuals who are unable to visit the library due to physical disabilities, incapacitation, frailty, or extended illness. Anyone who is within the Lebanon Public Library's service area, which is made up of the City of Lebanon and Center Township, can apply for the Homebound Delivery Service. The Lebanon Public Library has many different types of materials for Homebound Patrons to checkout such as books, magazines, and audiovisual materials. You can call the Circulation Desk at 765-482-3460 to inquire about Homebound Delivery or to make delivery arrangements. If you do not already have a card, please inform the Circulation Staff that you would like to apply for a card as well. You will need to sign the card application upon your first delivery. The Lebanon Public Library looks forward to having you as a library patron.

Extension Services
Friends of the Library
Our friends assist the library through fund raising, volunteering, and advocacy. The Friends of the Library hold all book sales at the library. Membership is open to the public.
Outreach Service
We will select and the Friends will deliver books weekly to any home bound person upon request.
Nursing Home
The library provides extended loan periods to activities directors. The library staff selects, and delivers, books to those homes without activity directors.
Reciprocal Borrowing and Inter-library Loan
Through a local agreement with the Thorntown Public Library.
Student ID Borrowing
Lebanon High School students living outside the taxing district may check out books during the school year using their school ID.