Q. Are there any restrictions on what my poster can advertise?

Posting and Distribution Procedures

High Plains Library District utilizes the following procedures for posting and distributing non-library materials within library facilities:

Posting Procedures

·         The Library Manager or designee will receive all materials for review and decision as to whether to post the item.

·         A single copy of the notice, handbill or announcement may be posted.

·         Postings will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis.

·         The items will be marked with the date on which it was posted.

·         Items will be removed either after an event occurs or no later than one month after posting.

·         Priority will be given to local events, non-profit organizations, and local service offerings.

Distribution Procedures

·         The Library Manager or designee will receive all materials for review and decision as to whether to make them available based on their community’s needs and interests.

·         The Library Manager or designee may contact organizations or companies about the provision of free materials for distribution based on their community’s needs and interests.

·         Distribution items will be made available only from library-designated distribution rack(s) and/or table(s).

·         Organizations or companies that install racks and/or materials without working with the library may be contacted to remove the items. If the call is ignored for more than one week, the library may discard the items.

·         Materials may be removed and discarded after one month based on timeliness and public interest in the information.