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As a participant in the State Aid to Public Libraries Program administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Forbes Library must comply with requirements regarding use of its collection…n privileges to all affected borrowers once a library is recertified. Out of state visitors will be issued a card for an annual fee. Approved by Board of Trustees 5/19/2022…

It is important that the library is a safe space for everyone. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we require that ALL patrons (2 years of age or older)…It is important that the library is a safe space for everyone. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we require that ALL patrons (2 years of age or older) and staff wear masks when inside the library regardless of vaccination status when Hampshire County is identified as “high” Covid-19 Community Level as defined by the CDC. Anyone who is unable or unwilling to follow this policy may not enter the library and will be offered alternatives, includ…

Forbes Library permits patrons to connect their own equipment to the Internet via wireless networks. The library’s wireless networks are unencrypted. Data transmitted on unencrypted networks can be monitored or…voking a patron’s Library privileges Prohibiting and/or quarantining patron-owned equipment from accessing the network Notifying law enforcement of illegal activity Some devices may not be compatible with the library’s network. Patrons who have difficulty connecting or experience poor connections are encouraged to seek help at the reference desk, but library staff are not responsible for troubleshooting patron’s devices. Approved by Board of Trust…

The Forbes Library welcomes the opportunity to allow community groups and individuals to use the various display and exhibit areas in the building, as part of its mission to provide…r Gallery Policy/ Information for Artists. Bulletin Boards Information on the use of bulletin boards is included in the Bulletin Board policy. Approved by Board of Trustees 9/20/2007. Updated 12/28/2007….

Charge The Accessibility Advisory Board advises Forbes Library on how to improve its services by making them more accessible. Forbes Library believes improved accessibility makes the library better for all…selected by library management. The other shall be a community volunteer, approved by the membership. Meetings will be offered in a hybrid format allowing both in person and remote participation whenever possible. Library and Participant Responsibilities Forbes Library will: Provide staff to take and record meeting minutes. Post announcements of meetings: via the Accessibility Advisory Board email list on the library’s event calendar on a bulleti…

Bulletin boards serve to inform patrons of upcoming or continuous events and services. Current, local/regional and nonprofit notices are given priority. The bulletin boards in the Children’s Department are for…are displayed at the owner’s risk. Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the library’s general Display/Exhibit policy also apply to bulletin boards. Approved by Board of Trustees 12/28/2007….

Looking for a place to donate books? Consider these local options. Looking to donate something else? Check out Who Takes What. Donation Policies may have changed because of the pandemic. Please…chool Part of the Cutchins Programs, New Directions School is a Chapter 766-approved private school providing special-education services to 30 NCFF residential and day students. They are especially in need of children’s picture books. Contact Education Coordinator Justin Smith, at 413-584-1310 x327. Reader to Reader This Amherst-based organization takes your books and sends them to under-resourced school and public libraries that are in need. Fran…

Policies govern many aspects of library services and are approved by the Trustees of Forbes Library. Advertising Policy Behavior Policy Bulletin Board Policy Collection Development Policy Objections to Library Resources…Resources CORI/SORI Policy Display/Exhibit Policy Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy Image Use Policy and Fees Internet Use Policy Lost and Found Policy Mask Policy Meeting Rooms and Grounds Use Policy Non-Resident Use Off-Site Reference Fee Photography and Video Policy Privacy Policy Social Networking Policy Special Collections Policy Unattended Child Policy Volunteer Policy Wireless Use Policy…

Agenda Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Fri January 18 2019 3:00 PM Announcements Forbes Library will screen Going Blind, most likely in March. A date had been set, but it…y host. Barbara Black has agreed to lead a Braille storytime and a meet-the-guide-dog, most likely during the February school vacation week Funds for Voice Dream Reader on the library’s iPad have been approved Bluetooth speakers for accessibility events Promoting the Accessibility Focus series 13 attendees over 4 programs, for an average of 3.5 attendees per class In 2016 we 23 attendees for our program launch, 12 for our next program, and 5 for o…

FORBES LIBRARY Policy Regarding Ethics and Conflicts of Interest I. Preface Forbes Library was created under the will of Charles W. Forbes, who placed the institution’s care and management in…cing them in the discharge of their duties to the Library, in their Library-related decision-making or otherwise in exchange for any benefit to be received from the Library. IV. Library Personnel General Responsibilities. Library personnel are an important public face of the institution. As such, it is essential that they act honestly, ethically and prudently; perform their duties properly, diligently and with courtesy; preserve the confidentialit…