Displays, Exhibits and Community Postings
The Brazil Public Library provides space for displays and community postings to promote the free exchange of ideas, support intellectual freedom, and enhance community engagement.
This policy applies to all public and library-initiated displays and community postings. It applies to both physical displays within the Brazil Public Library and on their digital platforms. This policy covers bulletin boards, exhibit spaces, digital displays, and other designated areas for public use.
All displays, exhibits, and postings must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including those related to copyright, libel, and obscenity.
Permitting the use of library display and posting areas does not constitute an endorsement by the Brazil Public Library. A notice may be posted stating that content does not reflect the Library’s viewpoint or endorsement.
Community Resources and Postings
Community postings are defined as notices, flyers, brochures and announcements regarding meetings, events and services. Brazil Public Library provides a designated area for such postings and reserves the right to limit the content, size, number of items, and the frequency with which the individual, group, or organization may utilize the community posting spaces. Postings will be removed after 30 days or when the event or information is no longer relevant, whichever comes first.
Displays and Exhibit Spaces
Brazil Public Library designates spaces for library displays and exhibits. The library may offer spaces for community groups or individuals to create displays, exhibits, or postings. These spaces are not required but, when provided, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Procedures for display and exhibit spaces are provided to partner organizations and an agreement must be signed before installation.
Spaces are open to organizations or individuals engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities. Content must comply with all applicable laws and Library policies. Materials on display must be in alignment with the Brazil Public Library’s core values and should reflect the community’s multitude of viewpoints and be appropriate for Library users of all ages.
Commitment to Intellectual Freedom
The Brazil Public Library objects to censorship and adheres to the principles of intellectual freedom adopted by the American Library Association.
In accordance with the ALA’s Library Bill of Rights, the library will provide exhibit spaces, displays, and bulletin boards on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs, affiliations, origin, age, background, or views of individuals or groups requesting their use.
Materials and content will not be excluded or removed due to the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation, nor due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Displays and exhibits will strive to present a broad spectrum of viewpoints, including those that may be controversial, to foster an informed and engaged community. However, Library users of all ages should be considered when managing community postings and before the installation of a display.
Reconsideration
Brazil Public Library welcomes community opinions regarding displays, exhibits, and community postings and these complaints will be handled in accordance with the Request for Reconsideration Policy. Customers who wish to address a concern about a display, exhibit, or community posting should fill out a Request for Reconsideration form.