CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH My Account DONATE SEARCH FREE TO THE PEOPLE POLICIES American Library Association (ALA) Bill of Rights and Equity of Access The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Equity of access means that all people have the information they need regardless of age, education, ethnicity, language, income, physical limitations or geographic barriers. It means they are able to obtain information in a variety of formats—electronic, as well as print. It also means they are free to exercise their right to know without fear of censorship or reprisal. Appropriate Library Behavior Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provides a pleasant and safe environment for everyone. To that end, everyone is expected to treat the space and one another with civility and respect. Parents and caregivers are responsible for ensuring the people in their care conform to this policy, as well. The Library reserves the right to expel any person whose behavior violates this expectation. Blog Comment Policy The blog is an online forum for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff members and members of our community to discuss books, movies, music, programs, services and other topics. All comments will be reviewed by the blog administrators prior to publication. Inappropriate comments will be deleted. Collection Development and Management Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s collections support the educational, leisure reading and general reference needs of the community. Acquisition decisions are based on the utility of the materials to the everyday needs of our customers and the materials’ availability elsewhere. Computer Use Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh upholds the rights of all library users to read, seek information and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment, regardless of format or technology. These are fundamental rights in a democratic society and are core values of the Library. Distributing Public Relations Material at the Library Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is pleased to support Regional Assets, registered nonprofit organizations and other marketing partners in our region with the following mailing guidelines and library addresses for the distribution of informational/promotional materials. Libraries post and display materials at their own discretion. Emergency Closing Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes that inclement weather or other conditions may prevent the Library from opening or may cause it to close early. The Library will close for weather-related emergency conditions whenever the City of Pittsburgh closes during the weekdays. In the event of severe weather conditions call the Library’s mini-message board at 412.622.3116 and/or listen to radio station KDKA for announcements regarding closing. Media notification is made each day the facilities are to be closed. Film and Photography Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s express permission is required for any filming or photography in Library buildings. At this time all filming and photography has been suspended in our spaces due to COVID-19 restrictions. Neighborhood Location Meeting Room Use As a service to the community, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provides neighborhood location meeting room space for use by cultural groups, neighborhood and civic organizations, and others engaging in activities of interest and/or benefit to the community. Privacy Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a strong commitment to protect the privacy of customers who use our services. To provide services, the Library collects and maintains personally identifiable information about customers. Unattended Minors While every effort is made to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, the Library does not provide supervision for unattended minors in the Library. SUPPORT THE LIBRARY, GIVE TODAY Donate, Advocate, Volunteer About Press Blog Careers Get a Library Card Borrowing Accessibility FAQ Chat GET EMAIL UPDATES Submit CONTACT Email Us Locations 412-622-3114 4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15213 Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Linked In Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh © 2021, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. All rights reserved Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 25-0965281 FREE TO THE PEOPLE Ask Us