BULLETIN BOARDS
Oshkosh Public Library provides designated bulletin boards for use by the public for posting flyers in a timely manner.
- One bulletin board will be designated for city, county and other government entities for posting of events, meeting agendas, county foreclosures and other public notices.
- Other designated bulletin boards will be for information, activities and events of local interest. Library staff will regularly remove flyers for events and activities that have passed. General information pieces that are not date-specific will be displayed for a minimum of two weeks or longer, as space allows. One copy of each flyer will be allowed.
- Events and information for children and families may be limited to bulletin boards in the lower level Youth Services Department.
Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Posters/flyers may not exceed 8 ½ x 14”. Approved materials larger than this may be downsized by staff for purposes of space.
Materials advertising sale of items or services for profit are prohibited.
Use of the bulletin board by an organization or individual does not imply endorsement or approval by the Oshkosh Public Library. A disclaimer to this effect will appear on each of the public bulletin boards.
The library’s logo and other distinguishing brand marks may not be used by individuals or outside organizations for the purposes of event promotion.
In keeping with the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, the library supports the free exchange of ideas. However, bulletin boards are in shared public spaces used by all ages. To maintain a welcoming environment, the library may remove postings with:
- Graphic or explicit language
- Sexually suggestive imagery
- Content not appropriate for general audiences
In order to prevent clutter and abuse, all items must first be submitted to library staff for approval and posting.
Library staff are responsible for maintaining the library bulletin boards.
The Library Director may disallow future bulletin board display privileges for individuals or organizations found to be in violation of any part of this policy.