To the San Jose Public Library, we, the undersigned, ask that Visitor Guidelines For Personal Belongings Policy PL_369 be revised so as to better honor the stated values of the San Jose Public Library system and respect the fair and equal treatment of all library users.

We propose the following revision to SJPL PL_369. The current policy can be found following the proposed policy revision.

Proposed Revision to 369_PL Policy:

Oversized items, oddly-sized items, and items with wheels will only be allowed if they do not obstruct walkways or create a safety hazard.

Bicycles are prohibited inside the building.

Skateboards, fold-up bicycles, and scooters are permitted only when carried.

Any item may be disallowed if it presents a potential health or safety risk for staff or other Library visitors.

No items should be left unattended. Unattended items are subject to confiscation. The Library is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged in or on the grounds of the Library.

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Current Policy:

The San José Public Library and San José State University are committed to providing a Library environment that is safe and welcoming to all. To achieve this, the City and University have jointly agreed upon the following guidelines for visitors/customers regarding allowable personal belongings at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and all San José Public Library facilities.

Oversized items are generally not allowed. Examples of restricted items include, but are not limited to:

• Bedrolls and bedding

• Extra-Large suitcases

• Four-wheel shopping carts

• Large plastic bags

• Bicycles

Items with wheels will only be allowed when utilized for their intended purpose, including, but not limited to:

Strollers

Wheelchairs

Rollator/walker devices

Skateboards and fold up bicycles or scooters – only allowed if carried

Exceptions for oddly-sized items may be allowed, if they do not obstruct walkways or create a safety hazard. Examples of allowable items, by exception, include, but are not limited to:

Musical Instruments

Artist Portfolios

Architecture tubes

Sports equipment

Any item may be disallowed if it presents a potential health or safety risk for staff or other Library visitors.

No items should be left unattended. Unattended items are subject to confiscation. The Library is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged in or on the grounds of the Library.