The Shaler North Hills Library provides and encourages the public use of display cases by individuals and organizations in the community. The library encourages exhibits that promote the use of the library and tie in with topical community events, organizations, or local interests.

In accordance with Article 6 of the Library Bill of Rights, the glass display cases, located on the second floor of the library, are made available to the community organizations and members "on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use."

Permission to use the display cases does not constitute an endorsement of the exhibit by the library. The purpose of the display in the case is to inform and educate the community residents about what is happening in their community.

Permission to use the display cases will be granted within the following guidelines.           

1. Exhibits should meet the general objectives of the library:
1. To serve as a center of a reliable information, seeking to identify and meet community information needs
2. To support the educational, cultural, civic, and recreational needs of the community
3. To provide library service in conformity with the Library Bill of Rights
2. Display cases will be available to the public on a first come first serve basis. Forms for requesting display case space are available at the reference desk.
3. Use of the display cases is subject to approval of the Library Board who may deny space to displays that do not meet the general objectives of the library.
4. The display cases have locks and care will be taken to protect the exhibits; however the library will not be responsible for theft or damage.
5. It is the responsibility of the group or individual to set up and remove the material from the display case.  
6. Exhibits are changed monthly. Arrangements must be made with the library by the group or individual for the display to be set up during the first day of the month that the library is open.
7. Failure to take down the display by the contracted date will result in revoking of privilege to use the display space. Please adhere to the dates agreed upon.
8. Cancellation may be made in writing at least two weeks in advance. Notice of cancellation must be submitted to the director at least two weeks prior to the display date.

Adopted by the Library Board: ______________

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