Rules of Conduct
The State Library of Ohio strives to make available a facility that is clean and comfortable to support the varied research needs of our customers. To ensure a pleasant environment that is conducive to the needs of all library users, the State Library Board has adopted the following Rules of Conduct. These rules apply to all library customers while on library property.
Customers in violation of these rules will be asked to discontinue the prohibited activity. If the customer continues engaging in inappropriate behavior after being warned, they will be asked to leave the facility. The Columbus Police will be contacted to deal with customers who refuse to leave the facility, or are suspected of engaging in criminal behavior.
Customers who intentionally and/or repeatedly violate the Rules of Conduct may be suspended from returning to the library. Such suspensions shall be progressive in nature—with the first suspension for one week; second suspension for one month; third suspension for one year. Suspensions may be appealed to the State Library Board through the State Librarian.
Rules of Conduct
Use of obscene, abusive, threatening or insulting language or intimidating or harassing customers or staff in the library is prohibited.
Conduct which disrupts, or in any way interferes with normal operations of the library or with the use and enjoyment of the library by other customers is prohibited.
Bathing, washing clothes and shaving in the restrooms or bodily hygiene that could be considered offensive is prohibited.
Begging, selling or soliciting on library property is prohibited.
The State Library of Ohio is a smoke free, alcohol free, drug free and weapons free facility.
Eating and drinking are permitted only in designated areas.
Animals, with the exception of certified service animals, are prohibited.
Removing without checking out, damaging or destroying library materials or property is prohibited.
Children must be supervised by an adult (See State Library of Ohio’s Policy on Unattended Children, adopted Sep 26, 2002).
