Naming and Renaming Libraries

Regarding the Clermont County Public Library’s naming conventions, the following rules shall apply:

The branch name will show in priority order:  Clermont County Public Library followed by branch name.

Examples:

Clermont County Public Library

Doris Wood Batavia Branch

Clermont County Public Library

Marion G. Croswell Williamsburg Branch

Clermont County Public Library

Union Township Branch

Before any consideration will be given to a name change, there must be broad-based community Support via petition.

Any financial burden resulting from a name change shall be paid by those who petition for the change.

The petition must demonstrate acknowledgment of financial responsibility for the change.  The petition must also demonstrate broad-based community support, and must be presented to the Board of Trustees at a regularly scheduled meeting.  The Board may accept or reject any petition for renaming a library branch after due consideration.