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Newspapers Recommended Resources Get Started Access World News Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The Times, Gary Post Tribune, and the Merrillville Post Tribune. Get Started Black Life in America Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Tutorial Get Started Chicago Sun-Times (1986-Current) Current news plus a 39 year archive of the Chicago Sun Times. Full text coverage from 1986 through today, including full color pages for current issues. Get Started General OneFile Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title. Get Started Hoosier State Chronicles Digitized versions of Indiana's historic newspapers, operated by the Indiana State Library. Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started New York Times Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code. Tutorial Get Started Newspaper Source Provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 U.S. and international newspapers and selective full text for more than 300 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Full-text television & radio news transcripts also provided from CBS News, CNN etc. (viaﾠINSPIRE) Get Started NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions. Get Started Online Post Tribune or Gary Post Tribune Obituary Index (1921-current) Now you can quickly and easily search local obituaries when tracing your family history! Our brand new obituary search engine lets you search by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city, and age. Once you've found the obituary, we'll be happy to pull a copy for your records. (Please note: Indexing for 1987 - 1989 is incomplete. If you need an obituary from those years, please use ourﾠAsk a Librarian form). Get Started Opposing Viewpoints inContext Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers. Get Started Post Tribune (1986-current) Search more than 30 years of Indiana history with the Post-Tribune Collection. Full text coverage from November 1986 through today, including full color pages for current issues. Get Started ProQuest Historical Chicago Tribune Every article of the Chicago Tribune's archive is available in this database Get Started The Times (1990-current) Catch up on current news or check out more than 30 years of local history in our archive of The Times. Full text coverage from 1990 through today, including full color pages for current issues. Get Started Wall Street Journal - Home Access Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account.ﾠ Get Started Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in. Get Started Washington Post - Home Access Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. You will be prompted to create a Washington Post account, after which you will gain free access for 7 days. When access expires, return to this page, click the link again, log in with your Washington Post account, and enjoy another 7 days of free access. Repeat as needed. Get Started Washington Post - In-Library Use Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only and does not require a log-in.

Encyclopedias Use these resources if you need a general idea of a topic, or if you're just starting your research. Recommended Resources Get Started AtoZ The USA Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states. Get Started AtoZ The World Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Get Started AtoZ World Food Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. Tutorial Get Started Encyclopaedia Britannica An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics. Get Started Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia Over 25,000 records covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. Contains various images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas. (viaﾠINSPIRE) Get Started World History inContext Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

Principles of Access / Circulation Policy Revised 3/25/21 Back to List Purpose The mission of the Lake County Public Library (LCPL) is to provide the highest quality informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources and services to residents of all ages in the Lake County Public Library District. Principles of Access The principles of access to library materials are embodied and expressed in the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and its Interpretations and its Freedom to Read Statement , which have been adopted by the Trustees of the Lake County Public Library. The Board of Trustees has established policies that foster the widest possible access to the library’s materials and services. Access will not be denied or abridged because of religious, racial, social, economic, or political status; or because of mental, emotional, or physical condition; age; or sexual orientation. The Library abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation to provide access to library materials for people with impairments. Residents of the LCPL district are eligible for full access cards. Per IC 36-12-2-25 limited access cards are provided to any eligible individuals. The director is responsible for determining the borrowing limits, circulation rules, and guidelines for both full access and limited access cards. The use of the library may be denied for due cause. Such cause may be failure to return library materials or to pay penalties, destruction of library property, disturbance of other patrons, or any other illegal, disruptive, or objectionable conduct on library premises. Rights of Library Users It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library to insure, so far as possible, the privacy of the users of its service and not to make any inquiries into the purposes for which a patron requests information or books. Library circulation records are for the sole purpose of protecting public property and are not to be used either directly or indirectly to identify the types of materials used by individual library patrons. Under no circumstances shall the library staff answer to a third party about what a patron of the library is reading or calling for from the library’s collections. Furthermore, such records shall not be made available to any agency of local, state or federal government except pursuant to such process, order, or subpoena as may be authorized under the authority of, and pursuant to, local, state or federal law relating to civil, criminal, or administrative discovery procedures or legislative investigatory power. The Board of Trustees shall resist the enforcement of any such process, order, or subpoena until such time as a proper showing of good cause has been made in a court of competent jurisdiction. Moreover, any costs incurred by the library in any search through patron records, even under a court order, shall be chargeable to the agency demanding the search. The library uses Google Analytics to analyze website and mobile app traffic. This data is aggregated and anonymized and may not be used to identify individual behaviors. Analytics data is subject to the same confidentiality as circulation records and may not be sold to third parties. For information on your privacy when using library computers, please see the Computer Use Policy . Responsibilities of Library Users Card holders are responsible for all materials borrowed or accessed through their card or the cards of children (under the age of 18) for whom they have assumed responsibility. Lost cards should be reported immediately; card holders are responsible for all materials on their card up to the time that they report the card as lost. The LCPL Board of Trustees believes that parents are responsible for guiding their children’s use of library resources. Parents may choose to monitor or limit the library use of their own child. Standards applied by a child’s parents for that child shall not be imposed on anyone else’s child. For information relating to fines and fees for full access library cards and lost, damaged or overdue material, refer to the Fines and Fees Policy adopted by the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees. The Lake County Public Library is a member of a variety of resource sharing consortia that provide additional access to resources and services for cardholders. Rules for access to these materials are governed by the policies of individual consortia members and may vary. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 11/22/71 Adopted 11/22/71 Revised 01/28/82 Revised 10/28/82 Revised 05/23/85 Revised 01/22/87 Revised 04/28/88 Revised 10/27/94 Revised 12/30/97 Revised 04/22/99 Revised 6/29/17 Revised 3/25/21

Donations & Gift Acceptance Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library 03/28/2024 Back to List Lake County Public Library graciously accepts donations consistent with the Library’s mission and policies. Donations are not intended to replace regularly budgeted operating expenditures but to extend and enrich library services. The library accepts gifts with the understanding that the gift becomes the property of the library and is subject to disposition at the library’s discretion. The library will acknowledge all gifts in writing. Gifts to the library are tax-deductible as provided by law. As the recipient of a gift, the library cannot legally assign a monetary value for the donor’s tax purposes. Donors should seek assistance regarding value from a legal, tax and or financial advisor. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library 03/28/2024

Market Research Recommended Resources Get Started Consumer Reports Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. Tutorial Get Started Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA) Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. Tutorial Get Started Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. Tutorial Get Started Plunkett Research Online Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports.

Rules of Conduct Back to List Patron Rules of Conduct Policy These Patron Rules of Conduct were adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library to promote a safe, attractive, and orderly atmosphere; to ensure every person’s ability to use the library and library materials to the maximum extent possible; and to have reasonable access to library facilities without interference from any other person. The policy cannot anticipate every possible event or situation. Employees are expected to use their best judgement in the spirit of this policy. The Lake County Public Library supports the rights of all individuals to: Friendly, courteous, and respectful service; Free and equal access to information; Privacy and confidentiality in their use of library services and collections; A clean, comfortable, and pleasant environment; and Use of the library undisturbed without threat of harm, interference, or discrimination. Use of library facilities and resources implies acceptance of our Patron Rules of Conduct, which are based on these basic principles: Respect other patrons and their right to have a positive experience of the library. Respect library employees whose responsibility it is to help you get the most from your library experience and to maintain a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all patrons. Respect all library facilities, materials, computers, equipment, and resources, and understand and follow rules related to their use. Noise Policy The mission of the Lake County Public Library (LCPL) is to provide the highest quality informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources and services to residents of all ages in the Lake County Public Library District. We welcome all ages and abilities and also protect the right of library users to speak/play at a respectful volume. Lake County Public Library is committed to providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages and abilities. A wide variety of activities are encouraged in our buildings, including some activities that produce noise. Library users are welcome to converse, play and collaborate at a volume that is respectful to other library users. It is the responsibility of library staff to determine what noise level is best suited to the needs of its users. Please direct any noise complaints to library staff. Respect of other patrons To ensure individuals' rights to use the library free of disruption, library patrons shall be engaged in activities associated with the use of a public library while in the building and on library property. Patrons not engaged in reading, studying, using library materials or services, attending programs or classes, or viewing exhibits may be asked to leave the building. Noise and conversations are expected to be kept at low levels out of consideration for other patrons. Bringing pets or animals into the Library, other than service animals necessary for accommodation, must be authorized by the Executive Director. Respect of library employees The safety and security of our employees and patrons are of the utmost importance. Library employees have the right to a safe and respectful workplace environment. Patrons will use polite language and keep the tone of voice moderate. Conduct that causes or threatens harm to others, interferes with library employees’ performance of duties, or constitutes persistent, unwanted behaviors will not be tolerated. All patrons are expected to comply with reasonable requests of any library employee. Respect of facilities, materials, computers, equipment, and resources The Library is supported by taxpayers who reside in the Lake County Public Library district. These patrons expect our facilities to be clean, comfortable, and safe. It is expected that all library users will treat library materials, furniture, and equipment with care, and use library facilities, materials, and furnishings as intended. Single-serving, dry snacks and covered beverages are permitted in most areas. Soliciting is not permitted except in support of the library and sanctioned library activities. Prohibited items or behaviors include, but are not limited to: Bringing bicycles, shopping carts, or other large wheeled conveyances inside library buildings is prohibited. Wheelchairs, strollers, and mobility devices are only permitted if being used as transportation for, or as a mobility device by, an adult or child. Bringing containers, packages, briefcases, parcels, or bundles into the library which singly or collectively exceed 24” x 14” x 12” is prohibited. Items deemed unsanitary by the library branch manager will not be permitted inside library buildings. Interfering with access, egress or use of Library facilities or resources by placement of objects or by use of wheeled devices including, but not limited to, shopping carts, bicycles, skateboards, suitcases, roller blades or moving equipment (exceptions include wheelchairs, walkers, strollers with child). Monopolizing library space, furniture, electrical outlets, or equipment to the exclusion of other patrons or staff is prohibited. A pattern of sleeping or lying down in or on Library premises is prohibited. Enforcement of the Patron Rules of Conduct Policy Library employees may at any time request that patrons show library cards and other documents (driver's license, school ID, e.g.) for purposes of identification. The library reserves the right to inspect all bags, purses, briefcases, or backpacks for concealed library materials. It is expected that patrons will follow federal, state, and local laws and policies. Library employees are authorized to call the police for assistance in the case of violent behavior or illegal activities; or to ensure enforcement of this policy. Library employees have the authority to decide what is considered appropriate behavior and to enforce the Patron Rules of Conduct. Library staff will inform the patron of the relevant conduct policy and warn the patron that continued violation will result in a loss of privileges. Staff may ask the patron to leave the Library property for one day if they are uncooperative or argumentative. The Library reserves the right at all times to immediately eject a patron who is dangerous or in any way threatening employees or other patrons. In addition, the Library may pursue remedies under Federal, State, or local law where applicable. Unattended minors who do not abide by library rules and policies, or who exhibit unacceptable behavior, will be asked to leave, and/or call their parents for a ride home. If unable to reach their parents, or if a ride is unavailable, the children may be considered abandoned and the local police department will be called. Suspension of Library Privileges The Lake County Library Board of Trustees authorizes library staff and law enforcement officers to enforce the library’s published Patron Code of Conduct Policy up to and including long-term suspension of library privileges, permanent banning from the library or prosecution. Depending on the nature and frequency of the behavior, consequences may include suspension of library privileges or permanent banning. The Library Director has the authority to ban from the library premises any individual whose behavior is a sufficient threat to the ability of the library to operate in a safe manner or individuals who repeatedly violate the Patron Code of Conduct. If the individual facing exclusion is under the age of eighteen (18), then banning will not occur until the minor’s parent or guardian is notified in writing. Banning or exclusion from library premises denies the patron access to the building, grounds and services of any library within the Lake County Public Library system as well as from all telephone reference. The individual will receive the suspension notice in writing and a copy will be kept at all library locations. The patron may still access from an offsite computer the library’s webpage and any databases available through that site. If any individual named in a suspension notice enters a Lake County Public Library before the return date listed on the suspension notice, it will be considered criminal trespass and the individual will be asked to leave. If the individual does not leave when asked, staff will contact local law enforcement. Individuals who have had their library privileges suspended may appeal the suspension. The request must be in writing and will be evaluated by the Library Board. It is the sole responsibility of the individual banned to apply for reinstatement of library privileges. These are not automatically available at the end of the period of exclusion. A Request for Resolution must be completed to be eligible for reinstatement. Back to List

3D Printing Policy Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 10/24/19 Back to List Purpose A 3D printer is available to library patrons in order to further improve the educational and recreational needs of the community. Eligibility Library patrons (ages 14+) with a Full Access Library Card in good standing. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult with a Full Access Library Card in good standing. Fees Patrons will be notified when their print job is due to be printed and given an estimated cost. The patron must approve the estimated cost before the job is printed. Payment for what is printed is required at time of pickup. Refunds will only be given for mechanical error. Print jobs not picked up within 30 days become the property of the library. Associated print job fees will be applied to the patron’s library account. Guidelines/Responsibility of User The Library does not and cannot guarantee the quality of any design or print job. 3D printing requests must be sent via email. Printing is scheduled based on the date the request was received and the estimated print time. To ensure projects are printed in a timely manner, requests will be limited to one print job per patron per week with a maximum 6 hour print time. The library supplies all 3D filaments. No patron supplied filament is allowed. Print jobs are scheduled by the piece, not by the project. If a project does not fit onto one build plate, or if different colors are required for different parts, then each piece will be considered a separate print job and will take multiple weeks to finish. Physical Limitations Physical limitations may include size, volume, resolution, material type, etc. For the full list of technical specifications, please refer to the 3D Printing FAQs . Refusal of Print Files Library staff reserves the right to refuse and decline print jobs which are deemed unsuitable for a library environment. Library patrons will not be permitted to print objects that are: Prohibited by local, state or federal law. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights; such as subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection. Unsafe, harmful, or dangerous, or that may pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others; for example, guns, knives or other lethal weapons. Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. Larger than is deemed appropriate by staff. Patrons are responsible for ensuring that their job requests are ready to be printed. Library staff will not edit print jobs. In the event a print job requires modifications, the patron will be emailed and asked to edit their file. Confidentiality The 3D printer is equipped with a camera for capturing remote video of prints in progress. The library may feature this footage on its website or on its social media pages. To protect patron privacy, no information about the patron will be disclosed in this video without prior permission from the patron. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 10/24/19

Obituaries Obituaries are a vital tool when tracing family history. Here are the local obituary indexes the library has available. Corresponding microfilm is available for actual obituaries. Crown Point Register and Star Newspapers : Marriage & Death Index August 1857 to December 1934 Hobart Gazette : April 17, 1891 to February 22, 1895 Lake County Star : Obituaries 1972 - 1999; marriage, birth, and death 1931 - 1938 Lowell Tribune : 1920 - 2020 Post Tribune (Gary) : 1921 to 2021 The Sun Journal : 1981 The (Hammond) Times : 1929 to 1934 and 1939 to 2014 Whiting : 1919 - 1965 Lake and Porter County Online Obituary Guide Guide to additional online resources available through newspapers and libraries. Recommended Resources Get Started FamilySearch: Digital Records Access LCPL is a FamilySearch affiliate library; searching FamilySearch from any LCPL location will give you access to 25% more records than searching from home on a basic account! For more information on finding and reading microfilm online, try our handy FamilySearch tips . If you have any questions, just give us a call or use our Ask a Librarian form. Get Started Online Post Tribune or Gary Post Tribune Obituary Index (1921-current) Now you can quickly and easily search local obituaries when tracing your family history! Our brand new obituary search engine lets you search by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city, and age. Once you've found the obituary, we'll be happy to pull a copy for your records. (Please note: Indexing for 1987 - 1989 is incomplete. If you need an obituary from those years, please use ourﾠAsk a Librarian form).

Finance and Investment Get stock advice, learn about mutual funds, plan for retirement, and more with our finance and investment tools. Recommended Resources Get Started Morningstar Investment Research Center Research stocks and funds, build a portfolio, and find information on publicly traded companies. Tutorial Get Started New York Times Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code. Tutorial Get Started Value Line Information on stock and investments. Includes an Investment Education section, free reports, and featured relevant news items. Tutorial Get Started Wall Street Journal - Home Access Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account.ﾠ Get Started Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in. Get Started Washington Post - Home Access Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. You will be prompted to create a Washington Post account, after which you will gain free access for 7 days. When access expires, return to this page, click the link again, log in with your Washington Post account, and enjoy another 7 days of free access. Repeat as needed. Get Started Washington Post - In-Library Use Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only and does not require a log-in. Get Started Weiss Financial Powerful tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances.ﾠ Tutorial

Business Use our business and finance databases to get stock advice, research legal cases, create marketing plans, build mailing lists, and more. Tutorials: How to Use These Resources Recommended Resources Get Started Business Source Elite Detailed company profiles, full-text articles from top marketing and management journals, as well as articles covering MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. viaﾠINSPIRE Get Started Consumer Reports Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. Tutorial Get Started Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA) Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. Tutorial Get Started Driving-Tests.org Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish! Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started Legal Forms Library (Gale) Find sample forms and actual forms available for use. Examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications. Get Started Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. Tutorial Get Started Morningstar Investment Research Center Research stocks and funds, build a portfolio, and find information on publicly traded companies. Tutorial Get Started New York Times Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code. Tutorial Get Started Plunkett Research Online Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports. Get Started Value Line Information on stock and investments. Includes an Investment Education section, free reports, and featured relevant news items. Tutorial Get Started Wall Street Journal - Home Access Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account.ﾠ Get Started Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in. Get Started Washington Post - Home Access Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. You will be prompted to create a Washington Post account, after which you will gain free access for 7 days. When access expires, return to this page, click the link again, log in with your Washington Post account, and enjoy another 7 days of free access. Repeat as needed. Get Started Washington Post - In-Library Use Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only and does not require a log-in. Get Started Weiss Financial Powerful tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances.ﾠ Tutorial

Noise Policy Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 2/27/2019 Back to List Purpose The mission of the Lake County Public Library (LCPL) is to provide the highest quality informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources and services to residents of all ages in the Lake County Public Library District. We welcome all ages and abilities and also protect the right of library users to speak/play at a respectful volume. Content Lake County Public Library is committed to providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages and abilities. A wide variety of activities are encouraged in our buildings, including some activities that produce noise. Library users are welcome to converse, play and collaborate at a volume that is respectful to other library users. It is the responsibility of library staff to determine what noise level is best suited to the needs of its users. Please direct any noise complaints to library staff. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 2/27/2019

Protection of Privacy of Library Users Updated 2/27/2025 Back to List Protection of Privacy of Library Users It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library to insure, so far as possible, the privacy of the users of its service and not to make any inquiries into the purposes for which a user requests information, services or materials. All library records are for the sole purpose of protecting public property, tracking library use and circulation and are not to be used for any other purpose, either directly or indirectly, nor to identify specific individuals or the types of materials used by any individual library user. Under no circumstances shall the library staff answer to a third party about what any individual is accessing, searching, attending, reading, downloading, using or requesting, by phone, in person or electronic methods, from the library’s collections, materials, online resources or programs. Furthermore, such records shall not be made available to any agency of local, state or federal government except pursuant to such process, order, or subpoena as may be authorized under the authority of, and pursuant to, local, state or federal law relating to civil, criminal, or administrative discovery procedures or legislative investigatory power. The Board of Trustees shall resist the issuance or enforcement of any such process, order, or subpoena until such time as a proper showing of good cause has been made in a court of competent jurisdiction. Moreover, any costs incurred by the library in any search through user records, even under a court order, shall be chargeable to the agency demanding the search. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 01/14/71 Updated 2/27/2025