Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) Security personnel or the library manager may post a traffic violation notice on any vehicle parked beyond the operating hours of the library. (b) If the vehicle is not claimed within twenty-four hours of the posting of the notice, the vehicle shall be considered abandoned an…

(a) Vehicles may be towed if: (1) More than one traffic violation notice has been issued to the same vehicle within the past three months; (2) The driver refuses to move the vehicle from an unauthorized area; or (3) The vehicle is abandoned. (b) Vehicles may be towed under the di…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-3 REPEALED. R 05/24/2010

Any library customer leaving a public library with library material shall be required to charge the library material out using a valid HSPLS library card. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-4 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § …

Smoking is prohibited within a public library and within twenty feet from any entrance, exit, windows that open and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed or partially enclosed area, in accordance with section 328-J, HRS. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-5 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/9…

. Consumption and use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on public library property. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-6 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 312-1)

Eating and drinking are prohibited in a public library except that refreshments may be served in a meeting room, or as otherwise authorized by the state librarian or library manager. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-7 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 30…

. Animals, other than service animals, are prohibited from a public library, unless otherwise authorized by the library manager or designee. A service animal means any animal that is trained to provide those life activities limited by the disability of the person, as defined in H…

(a) . (a) Skates shall not be worn or used in or on public library property, unless otherwise authorized by the library manager. (b) As used in this section, "skates" includes roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, and any other instrument containing wheels which is subject t…

This chapter is applicable to the selection and acquisition of library resources, as defined in section 8-200.4-2. This chapter shall not apply to the selection and acquisition of any other goods and services. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.2-1 [Eff 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (A…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.2-2 R 05/24/2010

Public service library staff shall have the sole authority to select books and other resources to be purchased for the library to which they are assigned. The library manager shall have final overall authority to approve all selections of books and other resources made for the li…

The state librarian shall have the sole authority to initiate procurement actions and to enter into contracts for books and other resources to be purchased on behalf of the state public library system. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.2-4 [Eff 1/7/99; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302…

Nondiscrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, or marital status is a basic right guaranteed by federal and state laws. The purpose of this chapter is to establ…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-10 R 05/24/2010

The time limits established under this chapter may be waived for good and just cause by the chairperson of the presiding complaint board. However, under no circumstances shall a written decision be issued later than thirty days after the date the hearing is concluded. Notes Haw. …

If a decision of the complaint board requires remedial action by the system, the state librarian shall promptly and equitably determine an appropriate remedy and implement it. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-12 [Eff 8/7/93; am 1/2/96; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS § 296-19) (Imp:…

A complainant may withdraw the complaint at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing by the complaint board. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-13 [Eff 8/7/93; am 1/2/96; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS § 296-19) (Imp: 29 U.S.C. §§794, 706; 20 U.S.C. §1405; 34 C.F.R. §104; Hawaii Cons…

Reprisal is prohibited against any person who has made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in a proceeding as provided herein. Any employee of the system who violates this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary action. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-14 […

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-2 R 05/24/2010

This chapter shall apply to all library customers and employees of the system. Any individual who believes that he or she has been discriminated against by HSPLS or an HSPLS employee shall have the right to file a complaint. The complaint must be delivered to the office of the st…

(a) There shall be a complaint board established for the purpose of receiving and hearing a complaint filed by a complainant. Each member of the board shall not have any conflicting interest in the complaint by being directly involved or participating in any action or conduct all…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or waive the right of a complainant to seek other relief as provided under federal and state laws, provided the complainant has exhausted all administrative processes and remedies as set forth in chapter 8-205. Notes Haw. Code R…

Complainants and respondents shall, at their own expense, have the right to seek counsel in preparing, filing, and presenting any matter arising out of a complaint. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-6 [Eff 8/7/93; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 296-19, 312-1) (Imp: 29 U.S.C. §§794, 706;…

A complainant and respondent shall have access to information and records in the possession of the system, except any information and records that must remain confidential in accordance with federal and state laws. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-7 [Eff 8/7/93; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth:…

Complaint records shall remain confidential in accordance with federal and state laws. They shall be maintained separate and apart from the library customer and personnel files. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-8 [Eff 8/7/93; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS § 296-19) (Imp: 29 U.S.C.…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent or discourage a complainant from discussing discrimination concerns with any public library personnel prior to filing a complaint. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-205-9 [Eff 8/7/93; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS § 296-19) (Imp: 29 U.S.C.…

This chapter applies to various library services provided by public libraries. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of chapters 8-200.5 and 8-200.6 shall also apply. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-1 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HR…

Bookmobile schedules may be printed and made available to library customers before the schedules' effective dates. Holidays and maintenance periods when no bookmobile service will be offered may be included in these schedules. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-10 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7…

(a) If a bookmobile stop must be canceled, public libraries shall attempt to notify library customers of the cancellation and the length of time service will be canceled. (b) If cancellation of the bookmobile stop causes a library item to become overdue, no fines shall be assesse…

All requests to allow guests (visiting librarians or student observers) to ride in the bookmobile shall be submitted to the library staff of the public library to which the bookmobile is affiliated. Guests shall be permitted, provided that: (1) Each rider has a safe seat and a se…

Each public library may have a bulletin board or display area. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-13 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 312-1)

(a) Bulletin boards may be used to post notices and announcements of public library and community activities. (b) All items posted on the bulletin board in a public library shall be approved by the library manager prior to posting. Items posted without prior approval shall be rem…

(a) A public library with a display area may permit an individual or organization to display an item upon prior approval of the library manager. The display area shall not be used for a commercial purpose. (b) An individual or organization intending to display an item shall compl…

(a) Public libraries may make available for use or loan library material for library customers who are non-English language readers, as well as those who wish to read or use material in another language. (b) Material for non-English reading library customers that may be provided …

(a) Reference service is provided to library customers who come in person, call via the telephone, place a request through other public libraries, submit a request through electronic communication, or mail or telecopy a request. (b) Reference material may be photocopied and maile…

A public library may provide reader's advisory services. Reader's advisory services lead library customers to material in the public library that are of interest to library customers, but which are not familiar to library customers. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-18 [Eff 1/2/96; co…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-19 R 05/24/2010

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-2 R 05/24/2010

Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-20 R 05/24/2010

(a) A public library may introduce its services and resources to school classes and groups within the community or as requested. (b) The library may introduce its services and resources to students borrowing library material during a class visit to the public library under the fo…

(a) The system may provide access to its website to library customers within libraries or remotely. (b) The system may provide access to its online catalog to library customers within libraries or remotely. (c) The system may provide access to online resources including those dev…

(a) Internet-accessible computers may be provided at system libraries as a means of expanding the range of information services. (b) The system may provide internet-accessible computers to customers with their own valid HSPLS library card. (c) Customers shall reserve and register…

Public service hours shall be posted at each public library. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-3 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 312-1)

(a) Public libraries may be closed on designated state holidays pursuant to chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Holiday schedules shall be posted in each public library. (b) Public libraries may be closed for three day weekends when national holidays are officially observed on a …

(a) Public library book drops shall be open during the hours libraries are closed. (b) Should any situations arise preventing the book drop from being open, a sign shall be posted on the book drop to inform the public not to use the book drop. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-206.1-5 [Eff …

The library for the blind and physically handicapped provides the following services: (1) Specialized library collections for those who are unable to read or handle regular print material due to a visual or physical disability. The large type collection is available to all librar…