[Publib] Library Trespassing Policies

Thu Feb 22 14:21:23 EST 2007

Hello James,

Actually, more when the library is open and perhaps an individual by his/her actions is speaking very loudly and preventing other patrons from
accessing information which is their 1st amendment right to do.   If an individual  is warned that his/her actions are prohibited and he/she continues
the actions, this would constitute trespassing and they could be cited for trespassing in a limited public forum such as the library.  Citing an
individual for trespassing because their actions are inhibiting other patrons from their first amendment right has been upheld in court cases.

I hope this gives you an idea of what kind of policies I'm interested in looking at.

Thank youm

Adelle Hansen
Information Technology
Adelle.Hansen at co.hennepin.mn.us
612-348-6048

             "James Casey" <jcasey at oaklawnlibrary.org>                                                                                                

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Are you looking for policies that deal with loitering --- persons
hanging out in entrances or other areas in larger groups --- or do you
want to prevent people from coming onto library premises after the
building is closed?  I assume that a library wants to urge patrons to
come to their facility during hours of service.  "Trespassing" and
"Loitering" are two separate issues.

James B. Casey --- my own views
Director of Oak Lawn Public Library
ALA Council Member -- candidate for re-election

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Subject: [Publib] Library Trespassing Policies

I am doing research on trespassing policies in use throughout the Public
Library system.   Hennepin County Library System is looking to create
their
own trespassing policy.

Do you have a trespassing policy in place and if so, would you send me a
copy of it, and perhaps a contact on who was involved with creating it?

Thank you,

Adelle Hansen
County Attorney's Office
Law Clerk
Adelle.Hansen at co.hennepin.mn.us
612-348-6048 or 612-348-4146

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