Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is a political subdivision with its branch libraries defined as public libraries under Colorado Library Law (C.R.S. § 24-90-103). As such, PPLD is subject to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits PPLD from unlawfully infringing upon a patron’s freedoms of religion, expression, speech, association, press, and assembly.
PPLD seeks to align its responsibilities and policies with the protection of the rights of its patrons. The following basic principles shall guide PPLD in the provision of its services:
- PPLD understands its obligations under all local, state, and federal laws that govern library operations.
- PPLD seeks to provide free and equal access to basic library resources as outlined in PPLD’s lending and circulation policies.
- PPLD commits to being open and accessible to the public no fewer than 20 hours per week in compliance with Colorado law.
- PPLD works to ensure patrons are not prevented by PPLD from accessing library materials or programs on the basis of race, sex, religion, or any other status protected by law. PPLD reserves the right to catalog materials by category, topic, age, reading level, or other standard cataloging metrics.
- PPLD agrees to adopt technology protection measures to enforce Internet safety for minors, while acknowledging guardians’ rights to supervise and monitor their minors’ access to materials or programs.
- PPLD aims to protect patrons’ privacy and safeguard library use data in accordance with the law.
- PPLD endeavors to remain a nonpartisan, neutral entity, and its goal is to provide materials and information representing all viewpoints on current and historical matters.
- PPLD patrons are responsible for complying with PPLD policies regarding their conduct and use of library resources, as well as local, state, and federal law while on library premises.
- PPLD patrons are responsible for respecting the rights of others using library services, including the right to access and use library resources.
- PPLD retains the right to enforce PPLD policies to achieve its mission and maintain a safe environment for its patrons and staff.
Adopted by Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees on Feb. 19, 2025.