Source: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/AdminRules/Pages/AdminRule206-1.aspx
Timestamp: 2019-04-18 13:26:54+00:00

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§8-206.1-4 Holidays. (a) Public libraries may be closed on designated state holidays pursuant to chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Holiday schedules shall be posted in each public library.
§8-206.1-5 Book drop hours. (a) Public library book drops shall be open during the hours libraries are closed.
§8-206.1-8 Application procedures. (a) Individuals or institutions wishing to use materials and services at the library for the blind and physically handicapped shall complete an application form supplied by the library for the blind and physically handicapped, substantially similar to the forms which are located at the end of this chapter as Exhibit 1a, entitled “Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Registration Information” and “Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Application for Free Library Service – Individuals”, dated September 2008, and as Exhibit 1b, entitled “Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Registration Information” and “Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Application for Free Library Service – Institutions”, dated September 2008, and made a part of this section.
§8-206.1-9 Bookmobile services. (a) Bookmobile services may be provided to those who live in areas where a public library is not located within close proximity, or to areas where library customers are not able to visit a public library due to a physical disability.
§8-206.1-11 Notification of cancellation of bookmobile services. (a) If a bookmobile stop must be canceled, public libraries shall attempt to notify library customers of the cancellation and the length of time service will be canceled.
§8-206.1-14 Use of bulletin boards. (a) Bulletin boards may be used to post notices and announcements of public library and community activities.
(b) All items posted on the bulletin board in a public library shall be approved by the library manager prior to posting. Items posted without prior approval shall be removed.
§8-206.1-15 Use of display area. (a) A public library with a display area may permit an individual or organization to display an item upon prior approval of the library manager. The display area shall not be used for a commercial purpose.
(b) An individual or organization intending to display an item shall complete a form, substantially similar to the form which is located at the end of this chapter as Exhibit 2, entitled “Consignment Agreement”, dated November 1992, and made a part of this section.
(c) The library manager shall determine the length of time the display may be exhibited, generally not to exceed one month.
§8-206.1-16 Services to non-English language readers. (a) Public libraries may make available for use or loan library material for library customers who are non-English language readers, as well as those who wish to read or use material in another language.
(b) Material for non-English reading library customers that may be provided by each public library shall depend upon which non-English languages are predominantly spoken in the community served. Public libraries may subscribe to one or more non-English language periodicals or newspapers, depending upon the community served.
§8-206.1-17 Reference material and requests. (a) Reference service is provided to library customers who come in person, call via the telephone, place a request through other public libraries, submit a request through electronic communication, or mail or telecopy a request.
(b) Reference material may be photocopied and mailed to library customers agreeing to pay the enhanced service fees specified in chapter 8-206.2.
(c) Requests for financial, medical, legal, tax, or consumer information shall be provided from published sources and no opinions or interpretations shall be provided by library staff.
(d) Requests shall be limited to three items per person at one time (e.g., three listings in the telephone directory or three definitions in the dictionary).
(3) The library manager or designee determines that there is a compelling reason to permit a loan.
The library manager or designee shall determine the length of the reference loan period. The library customer shall provide a valid library card. A library customer shall be assessed any charges for any damage or loss caused by the customer to the reference material. The charges shall be applied to the library customer’s library card account.
(f) If reference material is loaned to a library customer, all rules, terms, and conditions applicable to the loan of circulating library material shall apply, unless otherwise specified in this section.
(g) If reference material is also identified by the library manager as desk reference library material, the library customer shall provide a library card or acceptable picture identification to use the item in the public library. Acceptable picture identification is limited to an unexpired driver’s license, a current student identification card, or a government issued identification card such as a military ID or a state ID card. The library card or picture identification will be returned to the library customer upon return of the desk reference material. A library customer shall be assessed any charges for any damage or loss caused by the customer to the desk reference material. The charges shall be applied to the library customer’s library card or billed directly to the customer.
(h) Heavily used, rare, or fragile reference material may be restricted to use in the public library where it is located. A bibliography may be prepared at the request of a library customer provided there are available resources within the system as determined by the library manager.
§8-206.1-21 Class and group visits. (a) A public library may introduce its services and resources to school classes and groups within the community or as requested.
(1) Library material may be borrowed for a period up to six weeks upon prior arrangement with the library manager or designee.
(2) A library card may be issued to a minor student upon completion of a library card application signed by the minor’s parent or guardian and collected and verified by the student’s teacher.
(3) For purposes of this section, a class visit is a prearranged visit by a school class and designed to assist students in the use of library material.
(c) The library may also accommodate group visits by organizations within the community.
(d) The same organization, or any group or class of the organization, shall not be scheduled more than twice in a single month for a prepared session. A prepared session is one which requires library staff time to plan and conduct. The same organization, or any group or class of the organization, shall not be visited by the same librarian more than twice in the same month.
§8-206.1-22 Access to HSPLS’ online services and resources. (a) The system may provide access to its website to library customers within libraries or remotely.
(b) The system may provide access to its online catalog to library customers within libraries or remotely.
§8-206.1-23 Access to online resources via the Internet. (a) Internet-accessible computers may be provided at system libraries as a means of expanding the range of information services.
(b) The system may provide internet-accessible computers to customers with their own valid HSPLS library card.
(c) Customers shall reserve and register with their own valid library card, which is not transferable.
(d) Library customers shall assume full responsibility for the use of equipment, software, and network connection provided by the system.
(e) Use of the Internet which violates state or federal laws, or any unauthorized access to any computer systems, computers, or restricted data files shall not be permitted.

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