Display Policy
Inside the Building
The Oradell Public Library is pleased to offer artists, collectors and organizations the opportunity to display their work to the community. Exhibit space is open to individuals and organizations. Organizations shall designate one (1) person as a representative. Exhibit periods are arranged with the Information Services Librarian. Final approval is given by the Library Director.
Application for exhibits is made on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library shall have the final decision on the content and arrangement of all exhibits and displays. The Library expressly reserves the right to reject any display in whole or in part which it deems in its sole discretion to be inappropriate based upon local community standards.
The exhibitor may be required to show samples of the proposed exhibit.
Exhibits in the Library are seen by everyone during regular business hours, including children and adults. The materials of the exhibits and displays must therefore meet what is generally known as "the standard acceptable to the community." Every item must meet the Library's standard of value and quality, and the Library reserves the right to reject any part of an exhibit or display.
Because exhibits and displays are used to present fields of interest as varied as possible, the Library is not able to devote space to specific "weeks" and "days" year after year.
Partisan political, religious, and commercial material is strictly avoided in the exhibits and displays.
Whenever possible and suitable, the Library will incorporate books or materials from the Library's collection which have a relevance to the subject of the display.
The areas available to the public for exhibits and displays are two (2) locked glass exhibit cases located in the Reference area.
The artist/collector is responsible for setting up and removing the display. All publicity related to exhibits and displays shall be submitted to the Library for approval and shall be distributed to the various media by the Library.
Exhibits and displays will normally be scheduled for a period of one (1) month. If the exhibit/display is not set up by the assigned period, the exhibit/display may be canceled by the Library. If the exhibitor/collector must cancel a show, it is expected that he/she contact the Library as soon as possible to see if another date may be arranged.
Due to space limitations, the Library cannot provide storage for the property of groups or individuals displaying in the Library.
The Library shall not be held responsible and is expressly relieved from any and all liability by reason of injury, loss or damage to any person or property in or about the premises occurring during the exhibitors use of the premises.
No admission may be charged. Exhibitors must sign the "Agreement for Displays" form.
Download the Agreement for Displays form
Bulletin Boards
The bulletin boards on the first floor (photocopy area and Friends of the Library bulletin board by circulation desk) and second floor (Junior Room) are reserved for the use of the Library to advertise its services, programs, and events. When there is extra room, the Library may hang posters or flyers for other groups advertising programs and events. Only civic, educational, and community programs and events may be displayed. Although posters and flyers advertising events requiring fees are not encouraged, posters and flyers advertising fundraisers by non-profit civic, educational, and community groups may be included.
Partisan political, religious, and commercial material is strictly avoided on the bulletin boards.
The content and use of the bulletin boards are overseen by the professional and administrative staff of the Library. Final approval is given by the Library Director.
Outside the Building
Application for signs on Library property is made on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library shall have the final decision on the content and arrangement of all signs and displays. The Library expressly reserves the right to reject any display in whole or in part which it deems in its sole discretion to be inappropriate based upon local community standards.
Signs on Library property are strictly limited to Oradell civic, educational, and community groups advertising their own programs and events. Partisan political, religious, and commercial material is strictly avoided on Library property. Preference will be given to those groups that support and partner with the Library. Groups must first contact the Library seeking permission before placing any signs on Library property.
Signs on Library property are normally scheduled for a period of no more than one (1) month. If the sign is not set up by the assigned period, the sign privilege may be canceled by the Library. If the group must cancel a sign, it is expected that a representative of the group contact the Library as soon as possible to see if another time may be arranged.
Mounting signs is the responsibility of the group. Final approval is given by the Library Director in consultation with the Library Board of Trustees.
Mounting and prompt removal of signs within one (1) week after the conclusion of the program or event commemorated is the responsibility of the group.
Download the Agreement for Outdoor Displays form
Approved by the Oradell Public Library Board of Trustees on October 22, 2014.
The Oradell Public Library is pleased to offer artists, collectors and organizations the opportunity to display their work to the community. Exhibit space is open to individuals and organizations. Organizations shall designate one (1) person as a representative. Exhibit periods are arranged with the Information Services Librarian. Final approval is given by the Library Director.
Application for exhibits is made on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library shall have the final decision on the content and arrangement of all exhibits and displays. The Library expressly reserves the right to reject any display in whole or in part which it deems in its sole discretion to be inappropriate based upon local community standards.
The exhibitor may be required to show samples of the proposed exhibit.
Exhibits in the Library are seen by everyone during regular business hours, including children and adults. The materials of the exhibits and displays must therefore meet what is generally known as "the standard acceptable to the community." Every item must meet the Library's standard of value and quality, and the Library reserves the right to reject any part of an exhibit or display.
Because exhibits and displays are used to present fields of interest as varied as possible, the Library is not able to devote space to specific "weeks" and "days" year after year.
Partisan political, religious, and commercial material is strictly avoided in the exhibits and displays.
Whenever possible and suitable, the Library will incorporate books or materials from the Library's collection which have a relevance to the subject of the display.
The areas available to the public for exhibits and displays are two (2) locked glass exhibit cases located in the Reference area.
The artist/collector is responsible for setting up and removing the display. All publicity related to exhibits and displays shall be submitted to the Library for approval and shall be distributed to the various media by the Library.
Exhibits and displays will normally be scheduled for a period of one (1) month. If the exhibit/display is not set up by the assigned period, the exhibit/display may be canceled by the Library. If the exhibitor/collector must cancel a show, it is expected that he/she contact the Library as soon as possible to see if another date may be arranged.
Due to space limitations, the Library cannot provide storage for the property of groups or individuals displaying in the Library.
The Library shall not be held responsible and is expressly relieved from any and all liability by reason of injury, loss or damage to any person or property in or about the premises occurring during the exhibitors use of the premises.
No admission may be charged. Exhibitors must sign the "Agreement for Displays" form.
Download the Agreement for Displays form
Bulletin Boards
The bulletin boards on the first floor (photocopy area and Friends of the Library bulletin board by circulation desk) and second floor (Junior Room) are reserved for the use of the Library to advertise its services, programs, and events. When there is extra room, the Library may hang posters or flyers for other groups advertising programs and events. Only civic, educational, and community programs and events may be displayed. Although posters and flyers advertising events requiring fees are not encouraged, posters and flyers advertising fundraisers by non-profit civic, educational, and community groups may be included.
Partisan political, religious, and commercial material is strictly avoided on the bulletin boards.
The content and use of the bulletin boards are overseen by the professional and administrative staff of the Library. Final approval is given by the Library Director.
Outside the Building
Application for signs on Library property is made on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library shall have the final decision on the content and arrangement of all signs and displays. The Library expressly reserves the right to reject any display in whole or in part which it deems in its sole discretion to be inappropriate based upon local community standards.
Signs on Library property are strictly limited to Oradell civic, educational, and community groups advertising their own programs and events. Partisan political, religious, and commercial material is strictly avoided on Library property. Preference will be given to those groups that support and partner with the Library. Groups must first contact the Library seeking permission before placing any signs on Library property.
Signs on Library property are normally scheduled for a period of no more than one (1) month. If the sign is not set up by the assigned period, the sign privilege may be canceled by the Library. If the group must cancel a sign, it is expected that a representative of the group contact the Library as soon as possible to see if another time may be arranged.
Mounting signs is the responsibility of the group. Final approval is given by the Library Director in consultation with the Library Board of Trustees.
Mounting and prompt removal of signs within one (1) week after the conclusion of the program or event commemorated is the responsibility of the group.
Download the Agreement for Outdoor Displays form
Approved by the Oradell Public Library Board of Trustees on October 22, 2014.