Sitka Public Library staff select, acquire and organize
library materials and assist in providing free and equal access to
informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources to meet the informational
needs of its patrons. Library staff will provide assistance for individuals
seeking information.
3.2 Cooperation
As cooperation promotes effective and efficient Library
service, Sitka Public Library staff actively promotes cooperation with other
libraries to improve services in Sitka, Alaska and throughout the nation.
The Library will participate in interlibrary loan services
to supplement and enhance its collection and those of other libraries. Material
not part of the Library’s collection may be obtained through interlibrary loan.
Books are received via mail service from other libraries, and serial citations
are generally received via fax. Most reference and many audio-visual materials
cannot be obtained through interlibrary loan.
3.4. Volunteers and Friends
3.4.1 Volunteers
We encourage individuals and groups to volunteer their time
and efforts in the service of the Library. The Volunteer Program is designed to
expand and enhance public service to the community. Volunteers generally
provide support services to paid staff and/or work on special projects.
Volunteers learn more about the Library and its place in the community and
observe first-hand the way the Library serves the community’s needs.
The Friends of the Library is an association of people who
plan and execute programs and events to benefit the Library. In particular, the
friends group is involved in fund-raising for the Library.
Library circulation records are confidential (Alaska State
law 09.25.140). Names, addresses, and other personal information about people
who have made inquiries or used library information sources shall be kept
confidential except upon court order.
Library services will be provided during the hours which
meet the needs of the community within the limits of budget constraints and
staff availability.
The bulletin boards at Sitka Public Library may be used to
publicize meetings and other activities sponsored by community groups. Limited
space generally allows only short-term posting. Posting of materials for
financial benefit are prohibited.
3.8 Solicitation
Solicitation of the public or the staff is not permitted on
Public Library property. Solicitation refers to the sale or distribution of
merchandise, sales materials, tickets, insurance, coupons, magazine
subscriptions, political campaign material, or anything not connected with the
work of the Library.
Emergencies or catastrophies, including, but not limited to,
extreme weather, utility failure, bomb threat, fire, explosion, or terrorism
may require closing the Library. The primary consideration in any emergency or
catastrophe is the safety of all persons in the building and on the property.
The Library cooperates fully with public safety departments and emergency
safety providers. The Library Director or, in his/her absence, the Acting
Director, will determine when to close the Library during an emergency or
catastrophe.
The Library offers a variety of programs for children and
adults to increase the use of the Library, to promote good public relations and
understanding of the Library’s services and objectives.
