Intellectual Freedom

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Comments and complaints from patrons

Information on the process for handling patron feedback, including policies and procedures. It details steps for handling paper comment cards and online submissions via Knowledge Tracker.

Display cases/exhibits

Procedure for using library display cases and exhibit areas. Includes guidelines for the Central Library's Collins Gallery and branch libraries, covering scheduling, installation, and publicity.

Distribution of Free Community Materials

Procedures and guidelines for distributing brochures, newspapers, and other printed materials.

Intellectual Freedom

Multnomah County Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and the public's right to know by providing people of all ages with access and guidance to information

Multnomah County Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and the public's "right to know" by providing people of all ages with access and guidance to information and collections that reflect all points of view.

Petitioning, soliciting and hand-distributing of written materials at the library

Policy for petitioning, soliciting, and hand-distributing written materials at approved Multnomah County Library locations.

Social Software Policy

Multnomah County Library's policy on social software use by staff. It covers content creation, both on and off the job, staff responsibilities, and moderating public content. It defines social software, addresses employee free speech, and provides guidelines for professional online conduct.