The Citrus County Library System provides book displays, exhibits, and bulletin boards at all branch locations. All displays support the mission of literacy, education, and cultural enrichment.

In correlation with the Collection Development policy and the acquisition of resources, the library endeavors to include a wide spectrum of opinions and viewpoints in Library-initiated displays and exhibits, as well as offering book displays and exhibits that appeal to a range of ages, interests, and information needs. Library-initiated displays and exhibits may include books, media, and other resources to create points of interest on a variety of topics.

Library staff will be mindful of age-appropriate locations in the library, and mindful that the manner in which displays and exhibits are presented is in keeping with the standards and best practices of public libraries nationally, statewide, and regionally.

Staff will make every effort to ensure that book displays cover a diverse range of topics and are inclusive of the whole community. The content of book displays, exhibits, and bulletin boards, does not indicate Library endorsement of the ideas, issues or events promoted. The intent of all displays is to promote literacy, lifelong learning, and equitable access to information for all residents.

 

Selection of Book Displays

Monthly library book displays are planned, organized, and implemented by library staff, vetted through quarterly planning meetings with supervisors and managers, and approved by the Library Director. The library uses the following criteria in making decisions about display topics, materials, and accompanying resources:

• Community needs and interests
• Historical or educational significance
• Connection to other community, state, or national programs, exhibitions, or events
• Relation to library collections, resources, exhibits, programs and events
• Displays will not feature political, religious, or sexual content
• No commercial advertising

 

Library branches will have the following permanent displays (as space permits)

• New Books – Books published within the last 3-8 months are considered new
• Friends – Books purchased with funds donated by Friends of the Library
• Rotating Nonfiction – Annual list of topics that highlight the library’s nonfiction collection
• Recently Returned – Collection of books that patrons have recently returned
• Mysteries – Popular reading collection

A list of all upcoming book displays is provided to the Library Advisory Board for awareness.

 

Commercial entities, private individuals, and outside groups are not permitted to independently place, provide, or maintain displays within Library facilities. The Library may, at its discretion, draw upon appropriate community resources and collaborate with governmental entities, community agencies, educational institutions, or other approved partners to develop displays that support Library services, collections, programs, and educational objectives.

Selection of Exhibits

The library designates space for exhibits beyond that of books and materials displays in order to provide exposure to the work of artists, special collections, or items of general interest to the public.

Library staff members coordinate all exhibits and may draw upon a variety of resources including but not limited to governmental entities, community agencies, and educational institutions. All exhibits are reviewed by supervisors and managers and approved by the Library Director.

 

Bulletin Boards

Library bulletin boards are available for the posting of notices related to library business or activities and public service items of educational or civic interest to the community.

• Library bulletin boards are not intended as a forum for the expression of the views or opinions of individuals or groups
• Any notice to be considered for posting must be submitted to supervisory staff for approval. Only authorized Library personnel may post or remove notices. Notices posted without authorization will be removed. The Library may limit the frequency with which notices may be posted by the same organization
• All notices posted on the Library bulletin board must contain the name and contact information of the sponsoring agency and/or its authorized representative
• Notice size (physical dimensions) may be restricted to available space or a maximum of 8.5” x 11”
• Notices will be removed when they are no longer timely or when space is required for more current items
• The Library assumes no responsibility for the preservation or protection of any materials posted

 

The following will not be accepted for posting:

• Materials endorsing or opposing the election of any candidate for public office
• Materials endorsing or opposing the adoption of federal, state or local legislation
• Materials promoting commercial products, services, or events

 

Policy 14 – Issued: 4/01/1996, Revised: 08/25/2026, BOCC Adopted: 8/25/2026