Persons using library materials housed in the local history/genealogy
room, such as books, cemetery listings, family genealogies, The Berkshire
Courier and/or The Berkshire Record on microfilm, etc., shall have
unquestioned rights to utilize the room and the microfilm reader/printer
over patrons wishing to use the space as a quiet room, as a place
to use a personal computer, or as a private area in which to hold
meetings, tutor sessions, etc. The sole exception to this, and the
only time the room shall be reserved, is when it is necessary for
a meeting to be held to conduct library business during normal hours
of operation. When the room is not being used, patrons may use it
on a first-come basis, with the understanding that they will have
to vacate the space when it is needed by patrons wishing to use the
library collection. When demand for the space overlaps, all involved
parties will have staff intervene as necessary to set priorities and/or
timetables to insure proper use of the room. Failure to follow the
guidelines established in this policy will result in the denial of
further use of the room.