Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) Unless otherwise provided by these rules, a library card is required for a library customer to use card-required services or to request enhanced services. (b) A library customer who wishes to apply for a library card shall provide satisfactory proof of identification and curr…

During system downtimes, a non-library card holder may be issued an identification number and allowed borrowing privileges after properly completing a library card application form and showing proper identification. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-200.6-3 [Eff 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 30…

This chapter is applicable to all library services and the use or loan of library material, unless otherwise specifically provided in other chapters. This chapter does not apply to the loan of materials from the library for the blind and physically handicapped and the federal doc…

(a) The library manager shall be responsible for determining the charges and billing the library customer for damaged library material. (b) The library customer may be liable for the full original replacement cost of any library material which is returned damaged beyond repair. (…

A library customer shall be assessed a service charge for any dishonored check in accordance with section 40-35.5, HRS. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-200.8-11 [Eff 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 312-1)

(a) Upon return of library material reported lost or unreturned, the system may refund to a library customer the original replacement cost of the lost or unreturned library material, provided: (1) The library material is returned in usable condition within one year of its origina…

(a) Fines, fees, and charges totaling $10 or more that remain unpaid for ninety days or longer shall be considered delinquent and are subject to collection agency referral. (b) Failure to pay any fines, fees, and charges may result in the system taking legal action to recover cos…

(a) The borrowing of library materials is a privilege. (b) There shall be no limit on the number of library materials borrowed or enhanced services provided, unless specified, and except that any library customer owing $10 or more in outstanding fines, fees, or charges shall be d…

The library customer in any age category shall be assessed an overdue fine in the amount of 25 cents per day up to a total of $7.50 for all circulating materials not returned by the due date. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-200.8-3 [Eff 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HR…

(a) A notice shall be transmitted to the library customer seven days after the due date of an overdue library material. (b) An additional notice shall be transmitted to the library customer thirty days after the due date and may include all applicable charges and fines. Notes Haw…

(a) A library customer who provides notice of a claim that overdue or missing library material has been returned shall not be held responsible for fines, fees, and charges associated with the claim. If the library customer fails to provide notice of a claim within ninety days of …

(a) A library customer who provides notice of a claim that overdue or missing library material has not been borrowed shall not be held responsible for fines, fees, and charges associated with the claim. If the library customer fails to provide notice of a claim within ninety days…

All outstanding fines, fees, and charges may be applied against the library customer's library card account. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-200.8-7 [Eff 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 312-1)

The library manager is responsible for all moneys collected from library customers. All moneys collected by the public libraries shall be deposited and expended in a manner authorized by law. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-200.8-8 [Eff 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HR…

(a) The library customer may be liable for the full original replacement cost of any library material which is not returned within thirty days after the due date or is reported lost. (b) A library customer shall also be assessed a non-refundable processing charge of $5 for each l…

This chapter governs the management, use, maintenance, and security of public library facilities. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of chapter 8-200.5 shall also apply. This chapter does not apply to the management and use of the facilities for the libr…

(a) As used in this section, "child" means an individual aged five and below. (b) A child shall be accompanied by a parent, guardian, adult, or responsible person at all times while in a public library. A child left unattended by a parent, guardian, adult, or other responsible pe…

Use of electrical outlets on public library property is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by a library manager. The use of an electrical outlet by a library customer for purposes of personal consumption of food or drink, or for personal hygiene is prohibited. Notes Haw. Code…

(a) Neither the public library nor the public library staff is responsible for personal items left, stolen, or damaged on public library property. (b) All items left on public library property shall be reported and turned in to the library manager and held in custody for forty-fi…

(a) Behavior deemed disruptive by the library staff shall be prohibited. If the library customer continues to display disruptive behavior after being warned by the library manager, the customer shall be requested to leave the library until the disruptive behavior has ceased. Proh…

(a) Any person who unlawfully or maliciously cuts, tears, defaces, disfigures, soils, obliterates, breaks, or otherwise damages any library material shall be referred to the library manager, and if necessary, shall be reported to the police. (b) Any person who unlawfully or malic…

. The library manager, security personnel, or designated library staff shall: (1) Enforce discipline and maintain order within the public library, grounds, and parking lot; and (2) Enforce rules and regulations to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment for library custom…

(a) Any person violating any decision or order of the state librarian, library manager, or any administrative rule governing HSPLS, may be denied use of a public library for a period of time to be determined by the library manager or state librarian. (b) The person may be notifie…

All public libraries shall be maintained in a manner that provides clean, healthy, safe and comfortable facilities for library customers and employees. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-17 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 31…

Public libraries shall notify the general public of emergency library closures through the library manager or the office of the state librarian. All contact with the news media shall be made by the office of the state librarian or a designated representative. Notes Haw. Code R. §…

Public library facilities may be closed at the discretion of the library manager or state librarian whenever the health or safety of library customers or staff is at risk. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-19 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; am and comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 3…

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the safe and secure use of public library facilities by the general public and to ensure that all library customers can use the public libraries in a clean and healthy environment free from excessive noise and other interferences. Not…

Public libraries may employ security personnel or designate staff in each public library to enforce the system's rules, provide for the protection and security of property, and to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment for library customers and staff. Notes Haw. Code R. …

A public library may provide public parking for library customers using public library facilities. Whenever possible, public parking may be located in areas easily accessible to the public library. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-21 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: …

A public library shall clearly mark the location of parking stalls and towaway areas. Notes Haw. Code R. § 8-201.1-22 [Eff 1/2/96; comp 1/7/99; comp 05/24/2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1120, 312-1) (Imp: HRS § 312-1)

Security personnel or library managers shall ticket or cite any vehicle parked in unauthorized areas or improperly parked. The citation shall be substantially similar to the form which is located at the end of this chapter as Exhibit 2, entitled "Traffic Violation", dated Septemb…

(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 […