Display or Distribution of Materials Policy

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library recognizes its role as an information source for community information. Because of space limitations, however, the Library must set limits and priorities for distribution or display of printed materials (flyers, brochures, posters, etc.) within the Library’s facilities.

The highest priority will be given to materials relating to Library events/programs/services or Library sponsored events. Next in priority for distribution will be civic/governmental materials for Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and the towns situated in Mecklenburg County. At the same level of priority will be materials from Arts and Science Council affiliates.

Materials from sources other than the groups and organizations listed above will not normally be displayed or distributed. One copy may be kept in a Library agency for in-house use, but it will be at the discretion of the Library and dependent on space available. Posters will not be accepted for any location.

Items from commercial or profit making groups, businesses, or organizations, or items of a religious or partisan nature will not be accepted. Any unsolicited materials found in a Library location may be disposed of as the Library sees fit.

Distribution of printed materials in the Library to the Library users or staff is disruptive to the operations of the Library and its use by the public and is not allowed. Printed information used to announce or supplement a Library sponsored program may be distributed.

Any questions regarding display or distribution of specific items under this policy should be referred to the Library’s Public Relations Director. Final authority rests with the Executive Director.