The Wixom Public Library encourages the dissemination of information through exhibits, brochures, pamphlets or posters. The material displayed should announce local civic, educational, cultural, or charitable events or be of general interest to the community. Though the Library may provide space for a display, handout, announcement or exhibit, this does not mean that the Library endorses the activity and/or information. The Library Director or his/her designee shall make the determination regarding the use of display spaces. The Library Director or his/her designee has the right to review the materials, including promotion or publicity materials, in advance.
General Pamphlet/Brochure Guidelines
- The Library acts as a distribution point for handout materials of an educational, cultural, intellectual, charitable or recreational nature. Materials of a commercial nature will not be accepted.
- The bulletin board is intended for postings. The literature display shelving is intended to hold pamphlets and other types of brochures for services offered to the general public. The green wall racks are for Library-related literature only and may not be used pursuant to this policy.
- Display of any literature must be approved by Library staff prior to display. If approval is not given for display of materials, they will be discarded.
- When space is limited, priority is given to announcements for programs and activities sponsored by Wixom groups and organizations.
- Materials must contain the name of the sponsor of that item. Multiple postings by the same sponsor are prohibited. Multiple copies will not be accepted. Items may not be larger than 11x17 inches.
- No posting may interfere or damage existing approved postings on the bulletin board space.
- No outside organization or individual shall be permitted to display any materials that violate the Michigan Campaign Finance Act or other law.
- Postings shall remain in place for no longer than two (2) weeks after posting. Postings may be removed earlier in the event of limited space.
- Dated materials will be discarded after the specific advertised event has occurred. Materials will not be returned.
General Display Guidelines
There is a wall case sized approximately 4’ x 7’ x 18” available for use by non-profit organizations, community groups, governmental agencies, or individuals.
- Space is available on a first-come, first-served reservation basis for educational, artistic, informational and cultural displays and exhibits. Reservations for the Library display cases may be made at the Information Desk.
- The Library reserves the right to limit the display’s size, number of items, the schedule, and the frequency with which a group or organization may occupy a display case.
- All exhibits and displays are offered to the Library on a voluntary, non-fee basis.
- The Library assumes no liability in the event of damage, destruction or theft of a display, whether it be in a locked case or not.
- Displays of a commercial nature will not be accepted. In the case of handiwork, an artist’s contact information may be posted, but no prices may be exhibited.
- Displays may not violate the Michigan Campaign Finance Act or other law.
- A notice is to be posted within the display case stating that the material within the display case is the presentation of the individual or organization named in the display. A notice is to be posted with each exhibit or display stating that: “The material within the
- exhibit is the presentation of [the Exhibitor]. The Wixom Public Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of exhibits and exhibitors.”
- The individual or organization using the display case(s) is responsible for the set-up and removal of the display. In the event another display is scheduled and the items have not been removed, library staff will contact the individual or organization. If necessary, library staff may remove an “overdue” display.
- Final authority for all exhibits and displays rests with the Library Director or an appointed designee(s).
- All exhibits or displays must be set up and removed with as little interference as possible to the daily operations of the Library. Once the exhibit or display is installed, changes may be made only with Library approval. Library staff will not assist with the set-up, installation or removal.
Right of Appeal
Any person or organization aggrieved by the Director or designee’s decision regarding the use of the Pamphlet/Brochure or Display Spaces may appeal that decision to the Wixom Public Library Board (“Library Board”). Such appeal shall be made within ten (10) business days of the decision. The appeal letter must indicate it is an appeal and be sent to the Library Director. The person or organization must include the reasons for the appeal. The decision of the Library Board is final.