MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE LIBRARY POLICY
Marshall Public Library recognizes that the non-medical use of controlled substances is hazardous to the health of the patrons of the Library. Additionally, the use of alcohol by patrons is recognized as both hazardous and often illegal, and the irresponsible use of alcohol is detrimental to the library environment. The illicit manufacture, use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances, look-alike drugs, drug paraphernalia, and the manufacture, use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, and its derivatives as defined by Illinois and Federal statute, at any time, is not permitted at any library location.
“Library location” means in the library building, on the library premises, or at any library-sponsored activity where patrons and/or volunteers are engaged in activities under the jurisdiction of the Library.
A patron who violates the terms of this policy may be expelled from the library at the discretion of the Library, and use privileges may be suspended for a specified period of time. The Library may, in its discretion, refer incidents to appropriate legal authority for prosecution when this policy is violated. Sanctions against patrons shall be in accordance with prescribed library regulations and procedures.
The Library shall obtain and make available materials from local, system, state, and national anti-drug and alcohol abuse organizations and, where appropriate, enlist the aid of community and state organizations with drug and alcohol information and rehabilitation programs to provide information to the Library patrons.
In order to make patrons aware of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, notice of the Standard of Conduct imposed by this policy and the sanctions imposed for violation of this policy shall be distributed to all employees and prominently posted at the Library for patrons and employees to see. (See Appendix 4) Patrons and, in the case of minors, their parents shall be advised of this policy in the same manner as they are advised of the general disciplinary policies and procedures.
The Library shall conduct a biennial review and evaluation of the measures taken by this policy to determine its effectiveness and to implement changes to the program where needed. Additionally, the biennial review and evaluation shall determine whether or not the sanctions required by this policy are consistently in force.
(Adopted 10/9/00, Reviewed 11/09/09, 07/05/11, 9/18 Revised 11/9/2005, 7/12/2013, 3/16)