Chapter 8.68
LIBRARY REGULATIONS
Sections
8.68.040 Penalties and remedies
8.68.010 Definitions
As used in this chapter:
“Fine” or “fines” means penalties imposed by library rules for failure to return library material.
“Library” means the Kodiak Public Library in Kodiak, Alaska.
“Library property” means any material which is the property of or in custody of the library.
“Willfully mutilate” means to cut, tear, deface, break, injure, disfigure, damage, or destroy library property intentionally, recklessly, or with criminal negligence.
“Without authorization” means contrary to rules which set forth policies governing access to library materials including, but not limited to, eligibility for library patronage and lending procedures. [Ord. 1317 §1, 2014; Ord. 817, 1987]
8.68.020 Library rules
The library director shall promulgate rules pertaining to the use of property and facilities of the library. Such rules shall be set forth in writing, approved by the city manager, and made available for public review. [Ord. 817, 1987]
8.68.030 Prohibited acts
The following acts are expressly prohibited:
(a) Taking any library property without authorization;
(b) Willfully detaining any library material whatsoever for more than 30 days after being notified of overdue material; and
(c) Willfully mutilating any library property. [Ord. 817, 1987]
8.68.040 Penalties and remedies
(a) The library director shall revoke borrowing privileges for any person who accrues charges and/or fines for failure to return library materials which remain outstanding for more than 30 days. Such privileges shall be reinstated upon return of the material or payment of the charges in full, and/or payment of the fines in full.
(b) Notification of overdue library material will be given to the patron by mail to the name and address shown on the library card. Mailed notice shall be deemed given upon deposit in the mail so addressed and with postage prepaid. Such notification shall include billing for the cost of the item(s) not returned.
(c) The library director may prohibit any person from using the library who willfully or persistently violates any rule or regulation prescribed for the operation of such library, who is intoxicated while on library premises, or whose physical condition or actions are deemed dangerous or disruptive to others, or whose actions substantially interfere with the rights of other persons to the use of the library. No person shall fail to leave the library when so ordered by the library director or designee.
(d) Violation of any provision of this chapter is an infraction and punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.12 KCC in addition to any fines or charges levied by the library. [Ord. 817, 1987]