Waynoka, OK
Home of the Little Sahara State Park
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Staff Carolyn Baird, Director/Librarian
Library Board Sandi Olson, Chairperson Mary Gosney, Secretary Pam Davidson Steve Haltom Mike Marsalis |
A. The mission of the Waynoka Public Library is to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and businesslike.
B. The general library goals of the Waynoka Public Library shall be:
To serve all residents of the community and the surrounding region.
To acquire and make available to all residents of the above area such books, periodicals, pamphlets, and other services as will address their needs to a) become well informed, b) locate answers to important questions, c) cultivate the imagination and creative expression, d) develop skills for career and vocational advancement, and e) enjoy leisure by means of reading and other media services.
To acquire the means to provide the most frequently requested material locally and upon demand.
To maintain a program of service which locates information, guides reading, organizes and interprets material for people of various backgrounds, and stimulates thinking and intellectual development in individuals of any age.
To strive to ensure that technology resources are equally available to all.
To strive consistently to discover new methods and improvements for better service for the library's customers.
To review regularly these goals of the Waynoka Public Library and, if necessary, revise them in the light of new developments.
A. The library will serve all residents of the community and the public library system area. Service will not be denied or abridged because of religious, racial, social, economic, or political status; or because of mental, emotional, or physical condition; age; or sexual orientation.
B. The use of the library may be denied for due cause. Such cause may be failure to return library materials or to pay penalties, destruction of library property, disturbance of other patrons, or any other illegal, disruptive, or objectionable conduct on library premises.
Patron Responsibilities and Conduct
It is a patron's responsibility to maintain necessary and proper standards of behavior in order to protect his/her individual rights and the rights and privileges of other patrons. If a patron creates a public nuisance, that patron may be restricted from the Library and from the use of the library facilities. Those who are unwilling to leave or do not leave within a reasonable amount of time, after being instructed to do so by the staff, will be subject to the law.
Rules of Conduct
The following behavior is not permitted because it interferes with use of the Library by other customers, is a health or safety hazard, or because it falls outside the Library’s mission:
1. Smoking or using other tobacco products
2. Eating food or drinking beverages except during special events and in a designated
location.
3. Running or roughhousing.
4. Bathing in the public rest rooms.
5. Entering the Library without shoes and shirts.
6. Pulling contents of shelves onto the floor.
The following behavior can result in criminal charges:
1. Using threatening or obscene language and/or behavior towards another customer or library staff.
2. Destroying or damaging library materials, furniture, equipment, or other property.
3. Using or distributing drugs.
4. Tampering with, altering, editing, or damaging computer software and/or hardware.
Disruptive Children:
Children of all ages are encouraged to use the library for homework, recreational reading, computer usage, and program attendance. The library staff realizes that the library will be noisier at busy times and that children by nature can cause more commotion. However, children (whether with parents or not) who are being continually disruptive will be given a warning that he/she must comply with library rules or will be asked to leave the library. If after a second warning the child continues to be disruptive, he/she will be asked to leave the library. If the child needs to contact a parent, they may do so and then wait with a staff person until the parent arrives.
Young Children Safety Policy
The Waynoka Public Library Board and staff encourages visits by young children. It is our desire to make this important visit both memorable and enjoyable for the child.
A top priority is the provision of a safe environment for all children. The Library staff cannot be responsibility for the care and entertainment of unsupervised children in the library. The responsibility for the safety and well-being of the children using the Library rests with the parents/guardians or responsible person age 12 or over. It is the responsibility of the parent or responsible person to supervise and maintain discipline of the child at all times.
For the protection and well being of the many children who enjoy the public library, the following policy has been established by the Waynoka Library Board.
Children left on their own become bored, restless, and disturb others. Disruptive behavior will prompt corrective action from the staff, and this creates a negative rather than a positive library experience.
If the child becomes destructive or disruptive the responsible person will be asked to take control of the child. After a second warning, the patron and child/children will be asked to leave the library. A play pen will be furnished if needed.
All children age four and under must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person age 12 or over while in the library. If children four and under are attending a library program, we request the parent/responsible person to remain in the library throughout the program
The Library staffs time is very limited, and we do not have a custodian or clean up crew, so we ask all parents to help us by cleaning up any messes that the children have created. Each parent or responsible person is requested to leave children’s area in proper order. Example: put books on correct shelves, games and toys in designated places, etc.
The director may establish the loan period for special collections, materials which are temporarily in great demand.
Two weeks for books except when there is a waiting list then it is one week
Reference books do not circulate.
Two weeks for Casmeo Bags.
Genealogy materials do not circulate.
Upon request, some reference materials may be checked out overnight.
Interlibrary loans are due one week prior to the date indicated by the lending
library.
Books may be renewed once if there is not a waiting list for the title.
Current issues of periodicals do not circulate.
Non-current periodicals may be checked out for one week and may not be
renewed.
Two week for audio books on cassette or compact discs.
One week for videocassettes and DVDs.
Audio Visual materials are nonrenewable.
Books: 10
Videos: 4
Multimedia Kits: 2
Audio Cassettes/Compact Discs: 2 Items
Casmeo Kits: 1
Overdue books: 10˘ per day per item, except for days that the library is closed
Overdue video tapes: 50˘ per day per item, except for days that the library is closed
Photocopies: $.10 per page per side
FAX: $1.00 per page
Black and white printer copies: $.10 per page per side
Color prints: $1.00 for regular paper, and $2.00 for photo paper
Laminating:
11 x 17 - $1.75
8.5 x 11 - .85
6.25 x 9 - .75
Luggage tags - .75
By the inch – .10
The library accepts gifts of books and other materials with the understanding that they will be added to the collection only if appropriate and needed. If they are not needed because of duplication, condition, or dated information the director can dispose of them as he/she sees fit. The same criteria of selection which are applied to purchased materials are applied to gifts. The Library will not, however, accept books on loan. All books and materials given to the Library become the sole property of the Library, and the donor will have no further claim on the book(s).
Memorial gifts of books or money are also accepted with suitable bookplates placed in the book. Specific memorial books can be ordered for the library on request of a patron if the request meets the criteria established by the Board. It is desirable for gifts of or for specific titles to be offered after consultation with the library director. Book selection will be made by the director if no specific book is requested. The Waynoka Public Library encourages and appreciates gifts and donations.
All persons donating books and materials to the Library will be required to read and sign a Donated Books Policy. All books will be listed on the form. All donated materials will be labeled with a “Donated by” label.
By law, the library is not allowed to appraise the value of donated materials, though it can provide an acknowledgment of receipt of the items if requested by the donor.
Updated: June 1, 2003
Mission Statement:
The mission for the Waynoka Public Library is to be an educational, informational, and recreation resource for the residents of Waynoka, Woods County and the surrounding area. The Library also promotes literacy and lifelong learning for all individuals who use it. The Waynoka Public Library supplies a wide variety of formats including printed materials, databases via on-line catalogs and the Interlibrary Loan network.
The Internet is an informational resource which enables the Library to provide additional information beyond the confines of its own collection. It allows access to ideas, information and commentary from around the globe.
The Internet is an unregulated medium. It offers access to a world of material that is personally, professionally and culturally enriching for people of all ages. It also provides access to some materials that may be offensive, incorrect, disturbing, false and illegal. The Waynoka Public Library is NOT responsible for any information found on the Internet that may be offensive or disturbing to some users.
General Policy and Rules regarding use of Public Access Internet Terminals
at the Waynoka Public Library.
The use of the Internet computer at the Waynoka Public Library is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use by an individual will result in cancellation of Internet privileges for the individual. The Library Director will determine what is inappropriate use. The Public Access Internet terminal will be located near the circulation desk, where it will be monitored by staff for assistance and security.
· The Library will expect all prospective Internet terminal users to be familiar with any software, hardware, rules and guidelines, for personal use of Library equipment. It is not the responsibility of the staff to lend personal assistance on the computers or conduct research for patron unless said patrons are willing to pay a research fee.
· Anyone under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or guardian sign a consent form in the presence of a Library Staff Member. This gives consent to access the Internet. The Library staff will not be responsible for any information gathered. Parents are strongly urged to accompany their child while they use the Internet if they are under the age of 18. Parents of small children are asked to keep their children from touching any of the computer equipment.
· General use of the Public Access Internet terminal is free. The Library reserves the right to charge for downloading and printing. Printing will be charged at 10 cents per page per side.
· Patrons wishing to download any information from the Internet will have to purchase a diskette at the Circulation desk. This diskette will be a new, virus free diskette, and can be stored (for future use) at the Circulation desk. At no time will a patron be allowed to use a diskette that has been outside of the library with that patron. If the patron takes the diskette out of the library, a new diskette will have to be purchased for further use. Violation of this policy will guarantee suspension of Internet privileges. Anyone caught violating the disk regulations will be held financially responsible for any damages and viruses introduced.
· The Internet patron is not allowed to download programs or bookmark web pages.
· There will be NO Chatting privileges.
· The Internet privileges will be limited to a 30 minute time frame for each individual or group, on a first come/first served basis.
· The Internet library patron will be expected to abide by the general policies concerning their conduct and use at the Waynoka Public Library. Internet policies may change at any given time, as the requirements, demands or laws may change.
POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR USE OF CONVERSE ROOM
· Use of the Converse Room is to be scheduled as far in advance as possible. Contact Carolyn Baird, Director/Librarian, at 824-6181 to schedule use and make arrangement for opening or getting keys.
· A responsible party is required to fill out a usage form before being allowed to use the meeting room.
· NO smoking or other tobacco are allowed in the Waynoka Public Library or the Converse Room.
· Refreshments are allowed in the meeting room/kitchenette area.
· Users are expected to clean up after the event. Trash is to be placed in the dumpster outside the side door (east side) of the building. The Converse Room and kitchenette (if used) are to be left in clean and tidy condition. The responsible party will be held financially accountable for any spills left on the carpet.
· Except for the kitchenette and restrooms, the remainder of the library will be off limits during closed hours unless library personnel are on duty.
· If using the library after hours, all doors must be checked and locked. Drop the key into LIBRARY BOOK RETURN.
· The Converse Room is not available for parties, showers, or personal business.
Registration
1. All borrowers must be registered and must have a valid local or system patron card to borrow library materials.
2. Patrons must fill out an application card to be able to check out materials from the Library.
3. Identification is required. A driver's license or student ID is preferred, however,
any other official ID or recent nonpersonal piece of mail may be acceptable.
4. Applicants under 13 years of age must have a parent or guardian give their consent on the application form before checking out materials. This parental signature is not required for children who are renewing cards.
5. Materials cannot be checked out until a patron has filled out and signed a card.
6. All library privileges expire after three years. In order to continue receiving
privileges, patrons must produce identification and must clear all outstanding
fines and bills.
Dell Nutter, Chairman
580-824-0336