Petitioning and Distribution of Literature on Library Property

4.3.1 Petitioning and Distribution of Literature on Library Property

Pursuant to the authority granted to LDRL under RSMO 182.230, this policy establishes reasonable rules and regulations controlling petitioning and distributing literature to employees or patrons on LDRL property by individuals herein referred to as Petitioners.

Persons are prohibited from engaging in the personal distribution of literature to library employees and patrons in LDRL buildings and grounds except as provided.

Employees’ distribution and solicitation for charitable activities and bulletin board displays are regulated by different policies. Limited exceptions for petition, solicitation or distribution does not constitute endorsement by LDRL.

Government agencies that disseminate information in LDRL businesses pursuant to the approval of the Library Director or his/her designee are not engaged in petition or distribution of literature as defined in this policy, and are not subject to the restrictions.

Petitioning and distribution of literature is allowed in the following circumstances:

1. Inside a library, petitions are allowed only in the context of scheduled meeting in library meeting rooms. Petitioners may not stand outside the meeting room.

2. Petitioners may stand outside library building on LDRL property in areas designated by staff, away from entrances, must not impede traffic, or pursue patrons.

Posted online September 7th, 2021