My apologies.  I intended this only for Sheila.  Please delete.

 

Dick Butler

 

From: michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Richard Butler
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 2:52 PM
To: Sheila Bissonnette; 'michlib-l@mail.mcls.org'
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Petition Policy

 

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL/NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

 

Hi, Sheila.  Most libraries that I have worked with on this have adopted a policy that prohibits petitions inside the building but allows persons to circulate petitions outside as long as they are a reasonable distance (usually 10 feet or at most 15 feet) from the doorway.  First Amendment concerns apply to a much greater extent outside the building and thus petitioning generally must be allowed subject to reasonable restrictions.  I can give you more info if you like.

 

Dick

 

P.S.  No charge for this reply; just wanted to give you a quick response. 

 

From: michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Bissonnette
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 2:10 PM
To: 'michlib-l@mail.mcls.org'
Subject: [Michlib-l] Petition Policy

 

Good afternoon,

 

I’m looking for examples of petition policies for public libraries.  I’m finding a lot of examples from libraries out of state that basically say they do not allow petitions.  I’m curious if there are libraries around that allow petitions to be left in the library?  If so, what types of petitions are allowed?  

 

Thanks so much.


Sheila

 

 

 

Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS

Library Director

Pere Marquette District Library & Harrison District Library

 

Pere Marquette District Library                                                          Harrison District Library

185 E. 4th Street                                                                                          105 E. Main Street

Clare, MI 48617                                                                                          P.O. Box 380

www.pmdl.org                                                                                          Harrison, MI 48625

                                                                                                                         www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org

Phone:  (989) 386-7576 ext 4                                                                Phone: (989) 539-6711

Fax:        (989) 386-3576                                                                           Fax:        (989) 539-6301

Cell:       (989) 878-0450

PMDLLogoSign                                                                           Description: hdlsign

 

 

This organization is an equal opportunity employer

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request a form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send you completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov