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About The Library: Library Theft, Defacement, or Alteration of Library Materials and Resources Policy
About The Library: Library Theft, Defacement, or Alteration of Library Materials and Resources Policy811. Theft, Defacement, or Alteration of Library Materials and Resources Policy
See also related policies: Circulation Fines and Fees and Overdue Materials (801.2 and 801.3), Conduct in the Library (809) and Internet Use Policy (815). Pertinent sections of the Iowa and Iowa City codes include, but are not limited to: Theft, Library Materials and Equipment, §714.5 Code of Iowa; Parental Responsibility for Actions of Children §613.16, Code of Iowa; Damage and Trespass to Property, §716, Code of Iowa; Damaging, Defacing Property, 8-5-4, Code of Iowa City. Different aspects of crime related to computers are found in Code of Iowa §622.51A, §702.1A, §714.1, and §716.6B.
811.1 | The purpose of this policy is to protect Library property and to describe actions the Library may take against those accused of theft or defacement of library materials, computer files, equipment or facilities. |
811.2 | Intentionally removing library property or removing library materials without checking them out is prohibited and may result in loss of library privileges (i.e., being banned from the Library) and may also require making restitution. |
811.3 | Intentionally mutilating, altering or damaging library facilities, materials, computers, computer files, or other property may result in loss of library privileges and may also require making restitution. |
811.4 | The Library may seek prosecution of those alleged to have intentionally removed, mutilated, or willfully damaged library property to the extent provided by law. |
Adopted - 08/2285
Revised - 10/26/89
Revised - 11/21/96
Revised - 01/28/99
Revised - 12/10/01
Revised - 02/24/05