It is the policy of the Minerva Public Library that openness leads to a better informed citizenry, which in turn leads to better government and better public policy. .
Some bulletin boards and display racks in the library are set aside to allow community groups and individuals space to publicize their activities and exchange information of general interest to area residents.
The purpose of the Minerva Public Library's meeting rooms is to provide a space for library and library-related activities as well as to provide a convenient meeting and welcoming space for community groups and local organizations.
Library meeting rooms are available without charge during regular library business hours to educational, cultural, civic, social, political, religious, or professional organizations, or to persons volunteering as tutors as part of a non-profit program. Such meetings shall be shall be free and open to the public.
The library display cases are used primarily for the promotion of library materials, programs, and services, and preference shall always be given to library needs. When they are not otherwise reserved, the cases are available for the display of materials from community organizations or personal collections.
The library has quiet study rooms available for patron use. Examples of acceptable use of these rooms include tutoring, studying, interviews, online course work, business support, and counseling. Use of a quiet study room may be requested on a walk-in basis at either Service Desk. Use of the quiet study rooms by library staff will always take precedence.
In order to protect the rights of individual patrons and to reduce distractions, photographing and video recording on library property is restricted as follows:
The library provides wireless Internet access throughout the building free of charge. The wireless network is unsecured and patrons should use appropriate caution when transmitting personal information over unsecured networks. Electrical outlets are available near several seating areas and patrons are welcome to plug in their laptops or other devices; however, power cords and other cables may not obstruct traffic, seating, or tables.
Fax service is available to the public during the library’s regular business hours.
Proctoring is available for students in accredited degree- or certificate-granting programs. The student should discuss with the Director or his or her designee the conditions for proctoring and the arrangements for taking an exam. The library may not be able to meet the proctoring requirements for all institutions.
The library provides both Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request forms, and will transmit Registration forms to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office or the Stark County Board of Elections.
