Look at this bullshit!
This is from Chattanooga...
So the god damn [(again the language is for google alerts and the weed out the prude's, et al.) Et asshole more like it.)] library system supports sex trafficking but
not being under the influence of too/to/two/et al much coffee? Are you fucking kidding me America? Hang on- wait for me to get to the Dial soap
portion of my mouth/language and attitude… pardon our progress…
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(8) Leaving children under the age of ten (10) unattended
on the Library Premises. (See Section V. Concerning the Behavior and
Supervision of Minors in Youth Services Areas of the Library). Separate
procedures.
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Library Suspension Guide
| Library Policy Infractions | Informed of Policy & Warned about future infractions. | Library privileges suspended for 1 day | Library privileges suspended for 1 Week | Library privileges suspended for 1 Month | Library privileges suspended for 6 months | Library privileges suspended for 1 Year |
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| (1) Committing or attempting to commit any activity that would constitute a crime or a violation of federal, state or local law. | No Warning | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | Immediate. |
| (2) Possessing, selling, distributing, displaying or using any dangerous weapon upon the Library Premises or using or threatening the use of any other object in such a manner that it may be considered a weapon. | No Warning | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | Immediate. |
| (3) Engaging in any physically intimidating or assaultive behavior; making any threats of violence or unlawful activities toward library staff or other library patrons; using threatening, abusive or obscene language. The Library has a policy of zero tolerance for threats and acts of violence. Any person engaging in such behaviors will be immediately ejected from the Library Premises. | No Warning | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | Immediate. |
| (4) Possessing, selling, distributing, consuming or being under the influence of any intoxicating beverage or controlled substance. | No Warning | . . . | . . . | Immediate. | 2nd offense | 3rd offense |
| (5) Trespassing by entering or remaining on the Library Premises after having been notified by an authorized individual not to do so, and entering or remaining on the Library Premises during the time in which an individual’s library privileges have been suspended. | No Warning | . . . | . . . | Immediate. | 2nd Offense | 3rd offense |
| (6) Refusing to follow the directions of library staff to include failing to take shelter in an emergency as directed by staff. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (7) Engaging in any behavior that a reasonable person would find to be disruptive, harassing, or threatening in nature to library patrons or staff including without limitation stalking, prolonged staring at or following another with the intent to annoy, or intentionally behaving in a manner that could reasonably be expected to annoy or disturb other patrons. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (8) Leaving children under the age of ten (10) unattended on the Library Premises. (See Section V. Concerning the Behavior and Supervision of Minors in Youth Services Areas of the Library). Separate procedures. | ||||||
| (9) Engaging in any sexual contact, activities or conduct including without limitation the physical manipulation or touching of a person’s sex organs through a person’s clothing in an act of apparent sexual stimulation or gratification. | No Warning | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | Immediate. |
| (10) Selling, soliciting, surveying, distributing written materials, panhandling or canvassing for any political, charitable or religious purposes inside a library building or on the Library Premises without prior authorization of the Library Director or designee. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (11) Smoking or other use of tobacco products including electronic cigarettes and chewing tobacco anywhere on the Library Premises. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (12) Eating while using library computers or in spaces designated as free from food. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (13) Sleeping, lying down, napping or dozing in or on any floor, couch, table, or seat on the Library Premises. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (14) Engaging in conduct that disrupts or interferes with the normal operation of the library, or disturbs library staff or customers, including but not limited to, talking loudly, arguing, yelling, cursing, using personal electronic equipment including, but not limited to, pagers, stereos, televisions, cellular telephones, computers and tablets at such a volume or making ongoing noise that is unreasonably disturbing to other library patrons, conduct that involves the use of abusive or threatening language or gestures, conduct that creates unreasonable noise, or conduct that consists of loud or boisterous physical behavior or talking. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (15) Emitting strong pervasive odors, including odors caused by perfume or cologne that unreasonably interferes with library user or staff comfort, safety, use, or peaceful enjoyment of the library, without limitation. | Asked to leave immediately; may return when problem is corrected | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
| (16) Bringing in items, excluding personal items (purse, laptop, briefcase), that occupy floor space in excess of 14” W x 17” H x 20 L.” Items are measure in totality and must be placed and fit easily into a measuring box of the above dimensions. | Asked to leave immediately; may return when problem is corrected | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
| (17) Dressing inappropriately for a public building including attire that does not sufficiently cover those parts of the body considered private; failing to wear shoes or a shirt inside a library building. | Asked to leave immediately; may return when problem is corrected | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
| (18) Using library materials, equipment, furniture, or buildings in a manner inconsistent with the customary use thereof; or in a destructive, abusive or potentially damaging manner; or in a manner likely to cause personal injury to themselves or others. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (19) Interfering with the safe and free passage of library staff or patrons on the Library Premises, including without limitation the placement of objects in hallways, aisles, flooring or elsewhere in a manner that impedes the free passage of such persons inside the Library Premises. Personal items left by patrons will be kept for ten (10) days; however, the Library is not responsible for any personal items left on the Library Premises. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (20) Bringing any animal into the library except service animals or animals used for educational purposes as part of pre-approved library programs. | Asked to leave immediately; may return when problem is corrected | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
| (21) Leaving an animal tethered and unattended on the Library Premises. | Asked to leave immediately; may return when problem is corrected | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
| (22) Bringing bicycles or other similar devices inside library buildings, including, but not limited to, vestibules or covered doorways. | Asked to leave immediately; may return when problem is corrected | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
| (23) Impeding access to the Library Premises or otherwise interfering with the free passage of library staff or customers in or on Library Premises, including without limitation placing objects such as bicycles, skateboards, backpacks or other items in a manner that interferes with free passage of patrons. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (24) Operating roller skates, skateboards or other similar devices in or on the Library Premises. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (25) Placing personal belongings on or against library buildings, furniture, equipment or fixtures in a manner that interferes with library staff or patron use of the library facility, or leaving personal belongings unattended. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (26) Entering nonpublic areas of the Library Premises without permission. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (27) Using library restrooms or facilities improperly for purposes such as bathing, shaving, washing hair or changing clothes. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (28) Taking any library materials into restrooms. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (29) Bringing firearms, weapons, fireworks, or other dangerous substances on the Library Premises | No Warning | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | Immediate. |
| (30) Engaging in any other activities that are inconsistent with those activities normally associated with the use of public library facilities that include without limitation reading, studying, and using library materials or computers or attending programs. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| (31) Violating the library’s rules for acceptable use of the internet and library public computers. A user accepts these rules before accessing the Internet through a library computer. Copies of these rules will be made available by staff upon request. | Informed of Policy and warned about future infractions. | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd offense | 4th offense | 5th offense |
| Approved by Chattanooga Public Library Board of Directors May 5, 2015 |
Appeal Procedure:
Permanent revocation or suspension of library privileges for more than one (1) week may be appealed to the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Public Library.Notice of Appeal. The loss of privileges decision may be appealed to the Library Board, if the aggrieved individual files a written notice of appeal within 10 days of being notified of the loss of privileges. Such notice shall be filed with: both the Library Director and the Library Board Chairperson, c/o Chattanooga Public Library; 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402). The Board shall hold a hearing within 60 days after the notice has been filed. The appellant shall be notified at least 10 days before the hearing.
Hearing: At the hearing, the appellant may be represented by counsel, may present evidence, and may call and examine witnesses and cross-examine witnesses of the other party. The Chairperson of the Board shall conduct the hearing. The staff shall record all of the proceedings.
Decision. Within 30 days of the completion of the hearing, the Board shall issue a written decision about the appeal. The Board shall have the power to affirm or reverse the loss of privileges decision or to remand it to the Director or designee with instructions for reconsideration. notified of the loss of privileges. Such notice shall be filed with: both the Library Director and the Library Board Chairperson, c/o Chattanooga Public Library; 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402). The Board shall hold a hearing within 60 days after the notice has been filed. The appellant shall be notified at least 10 days before the hearing.
Hello ********i,
I hope this email finds you well. I went through an intake with you early last year- sadly there was a conflict of interest but I wanted to ask you about another matter. This is something I'm going through in Santa Clara County/City of San Jose and their practice of banning people from the library system city wide and/or county wide. I've tried the Health Legal Services of Silicon Valley but they don't 'do' tort law. No clue what that actually means- but it would be typical of their shady ass way of the 'work around.' But, they are also a mental health advocacy group- so my disgust is a little more.... I think it's.... I mean I literally don't have words. I think I'm either dead, on a vent and sedated or paralyzed or god forbid this is actually true and you would understand my further concern being that they would half ass that like they would and have managed the medical side of things also. I mean- how you going to ban people from the libraries yet have Hollywood tell people that's where to go when all natural disasters strike at once? What the hell kinda- see.... This is too fucked up to not be real life and the state of the union. I mean- you ban people from a pay phone, poor Rosa doesn't even exist in this world cause at one time and at current the library is your bus stop in a way. I mean, my frustration is that this is like a thing they do... no one here thinks anything about it being wrong or not something that shouldn't be possible. I talk to people I know from elsewhere or not really that familiar with craziness like this and you totally have where I think this is the root cause/cure to the third and fourth generation food stampers or third and fourth generation welfare recipient's.... I mean how has Oprah not even calling into question the opposite of what that ignorance to the above would be!? Ignorance itself which is something related to this bullshit for which a policy and procedure and I think the information is held with the local law enforcement agencies. It gets very grey here as you must consider security guards in this equation... but then you still have to report to someone right?
Please let me know your thoughts or advice if possible!
Best,
Joshua Ray
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I mean this is weird right? Am I the only one that thinks so...
POLICIES
SUBJECT: Patron Suspension Policy ORIGINAL DATE: 09/11/2002 BOLT Resolution #: R02-067 REVISED DATE: 05/28/2015 BOLT Resolution #: R15-106 PAGE: 1 of 4 In order to provide and maintain a comfortable and safe environment for all patrons and library staff, the Board of Library Trustees has approved the Berkeley Public Behavior Guidelines. Violation or repetitive violation of any of the behavior guidelines may warrant a suspension of library privileges. Suspension of library privileges will result in removal from, and denial of access to, all Berkeley Public Library services and facilities for a designated period of time. SUSPENSION PROCEDURES In order to be fair and equitable in the application of the Berkeley Public Library Behavior Guidelines and to provide documentation of the enforcement of these guidelines, authorized library staff members shall apply the following procedures: A. IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION WITH FURTHER ACTION TO FOLLOW: The following behaviors will not be tolerated: • Engaging in any illegal activity • assault, fighting or challenging to fight • engaging in or soliciting any sexual act • theft, damage, or destruction of library property; and • harassing or threatening language or conduct toward library patrons or staff. Authorized library staff will instruct anyone displaying these behaviors to leave the library facility immediately. Police may be called and additional legal action may occur, as appropriate. In addition, based on the severity of the situation, a suspension of library privileges for up to one year will be applied without advance warning or prior suspension. The Director or Deputy Director of Library Services will determine and assign the appropriate suspension period. All other prohibited behaviors will be addressed in the following manner: FIRST VIOLATION: Initial warning and given copy of Library Behavior Guidelines SECOND VIOLATION: Library privileges suspended for the day THIRD VIOLATION: Library privileges suspended for seven days FOURTH VIOLATION: Library privileges suspended for up to one year Circumstances, including the seriousness or continuing nature of the conduct may warrant immediate suspension of library privileges. B. INITIAL WARNINGS: When a patron has violated the Berkeley Public Library Behavior Guidelines by displaying behavior that is more disruptive than violent or physically threatening, authorized library staff will handle these situations in the following manner: 1. Provide the patron with a copy of the Library Behavior Guidelines. Explain to the patron that they are engaging in disruptive behavior, what that behavior is and BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Patron Suspension Policy Page 2 the importance of abiding by the behavior guidelines. The patron will be advised that further violations of the rules will not be tolerated and may result in their being asked to leave for the day. 2. The library staff member will fill out a Library Incident Report to document the incident and conversation with the patron. The Incident Report will be submitted to Library Administration. C. SUSPENSION – 1 DAY 1. If the patron continues disruptive behavior either the same day or another day, authorized library staff will reaffirm all previous conversations with the patron. Regarding the behavior and instruct the patron to leave the facility for the day: Library patrons who feel the treatment is unfair will be offered the name and telephone number of the next ranking library staff member so that they may communicate their concerns. 2. Library staff will again document the incident with a Library Incident Report submitted to Library Administration. D. SUSPENSION – 7 DAY: Longer than 1-day suspensions will be issued if a patron continues to display disruptive behavior after receiving a one-day suspension. If disruptive behavior continues a patron may be suspended for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of one year. Any suspension longer than 7 days will be issued in a minimum of one-month increments. 1. If a patron has been issued a one-day suspension for disruptive behavior and if disruptive behavior continues either during the suspension period or afterwards, a patron will then be suspended for 7 days. 2. When a decision is made to suspend a patron for 7 days or more, authorized staff must complete the "Notice of 7-Day Library Suspension" document. 3. A copy of the completed document will be provided to the patron. In the case of a minor (under the age of 18), the Library will also attempt to notify the parent or guardian and provide them with a copy of the completed document. 4. Authorized library staff will also complete a Library Incident Report and submit the report to Library Administration. 5. A patron will receive only one 7-day suspension for disruptive behavior. Any further suspensions for disruptive behavior will be for 1 or more months. 6. The patron will not be offered a formal hearing process for 7-day suspensions; however, they will be given the name and phone number of the appropriate Library Services Manager, Deputy Director and/or Director so that they may communicate their concerns by telephone or by submitting an appeal in writing. 7. To submit a written appeal the patron must complete the "Appeal of 7-Day Suspension" document. The patron must return the completed form to the suspending library within one working day from the date the suspension is issued. 8. The appeal will be reviewed by the Library Director, Deputy Director or Library Services Manager within one working day of submittal. If by a preponderance of the evidence it is determined that the suspension is unwarranted, the suspension will be withdrawn. The patron may call the library one day after submitting a written appeal to determine the status of the suspension. BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Patron Suspension Policy Page 2 E. SUSPENSION - 1-6 MONTHS: 1. If a patron has been issued a 7-day suspension for displaying disruptive behavior and disruptive behavior continues either during the suspension period or afterwards, a decision will be made to suspend the patron for one to six months. Authorized staff must complete the "Notice of 1-6 Month Library Suspension" document. 2. A copy of the completed document and all accompanying forms will be provided to the patron. 3. In the case of a minor (under the age of 18), the Library will also attempt to notify the parent or guardian and also provide them with the completed document and all accompanying forms. 4. Authorized library staff will complete a Library Incident Report and submit it to Library Administration 5. Any patron suspended for 1-6 months has the right to a hearing with the Suspension Hearing Panel. The Suspension Hearing Panel will be comprised of the Library Director and/or Deputy Director, and/or appropriate Library Services Managers and, when appropriate, a library security guard. Library staff or patrons that were witnesses to the event may also be asked to appear. 6. To receive a hearing the patron must follow the directions on the “Notice of 1-6 7. Month Suspension" and "Request for Suspension Hearing" documents. 8. The patron must return the completed forms to the suspending library within 7 working days from the date the suspension is issued. 9. All hearings are held at the Central Library. A parent or guardian must accompany a minor (under the age of 18) to the hearing. 10. The decision of the Suspension Hearing Panel for all 1-6 month suspensions is final. F. SUSPENSION - 7 MONTHS OR LONGER: 1. If a decision is made to suspend a patron for longer than 6 months, the Deputy Director or Library Director will complete a "Notice of 7-12 Suspension" document. 2. A copy of the document and accompanying forms must be provided to the patron. 3. In the case of a minor (under the age of 18) the Library will attempt to provide the parent or guardian with a copy of the completed forms. 4. Any patron suspended for more than 6 months has the right to a hearing with the Extensive Suspension (ES) Hearing Panel. The ES Hearing Panel will be comprised of two (2) members of the Board of Library Trustees, and at least one authorized Library staff member such as the Library Director, Deputy Director or Library Services Manager. A library security guard will also be present. Library staff or patrons who were witnesses to the event may also be asked to appear. 5. To receive a hearing the patron must follow the directions on the "Notice of Suspension for 7-12 Months" and "Request for Extensive Suspension Hearing" documents. In addition, the patron must return the Request for Hearing form to the suspending library within seven days of receiving the suspension. All hearings are held at the Central Library. 6. The decision of the ES Hearing Panel will be final. BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Patron Suspension Policy Page 2 Approved by the Board of Library Trustees September 11, 2002. Revised November 14, 2012, May 28, 2015. Reviewed by: Director of Library Services Date Approved by: Chair, Board of Library Trustees Date
Berkeley- What would Ann Coulter say about this- I bet you bitches would be on the same side... people with a 'high horse' are sure gonna fall hard and fast when I finally figure out how to tackle this issue without having to be physical! I mean- I've got my blanket now! Thank you! So maybe with access to the library here- please let me review the policy for SF before hating on said Library (security- not librarians I bet you.... I bet they hate that people are banned....) and right to ban/suspend anyone who comes wanting to better themselves- no child left behind now sure be leaving no said adult that was once a child behind...
So I have my blanket, my night light, food, safety and security in a way of a non officially official actual person or asshole like Judge Mable to make me sit upright.... what if I have a back problem or just had surgery like my friend in jail that was back in his cell within 1-2 days and only motrin or Tylenol?
I just can't even- to think the toxic-ness in my life is worried about my being able to post specifically during the Alabama game in their time zone which might be mine or yours.... who knows...literally, this is the main concern of some of my family members right now? I'm not fucking joking...
Cheers to the weekend and the beautiful SF! If I had a phone I would take a pic and post on instagram and be able to read my messages and send.... and maybe do wag or uber or postmates, or all this smart phone/iphone avenue'd way of making paper.
I won't be making it the Quakes Game tonight in San Jo- as my safely and lack of library access there are an issue for me... duh. Whom else? Ah, the person who doesn't want they football game disturbed! HA!
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One of the no laundering signs was posted on August 8, 2001. Ring any 'oh shits?!'
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