Poster Policy
General Principles
Our poster policy is guided by the Code of Advertising which is endorsed by the Advertising Standards Authority. Therefore, materials accepted for display must not be misleading, must not cause harm or offense, and must respect the privacy of individuals.
Since our libraries are spaces for families and children, particular care must be taken to ensure that content is suitable for all audiences.
Hire of space for advertisements
Charges
Approximate A5 size and below = £2 for one week
Approximate A5 size and below = £5 for four weeks
Approximate A4 size = £3 for one week
Approximate A4 size = £7 for four weeks
Terms and Conditions
• Posters will only be displayed in the designated areas. The availability of poster display hire space varies by library branch.
• You are responsible for arranging your own print.
• Materials must be well-presented and no larger than A4 size.
• We do not accept multiple leaflets or other accompanying materials for paid display.
• Information should be clear and up to date.
• Content, including images, must not infringe copyright.
• Luton Libraries and Active Luton are not responsible for content created by third parties.
Acceptance Criteria
• We do not accept petitions, unless supported by Active Luton.
• We do not permit fundraising materials that solicit subscriptions or donations unless officially supported by Active Luton or Luton Borough Council.
• We do accept materials publicising religious services, meetings, and events held in religious buildings. However, we do not accept material that seeks to change individuals' existing beliefs or value systems.
• We do accept materials publicising political events, meetings, and member’s surgeries. We do not accept materials of a campaigning nature, material that seeks to change individuals’ points of view or those advocating a particular course of political action.
AO Poster Site at Luton Central Library
Subject to availability, Central Luton Library offers an A0 poster site in prime location, at the front of the building. The cost is £50 per month.
For enquiries, please contact: marketing@activeluton.co.uk
Digital Screen Hire
Active Luton is pleased to offer businesses a prime opportunity to increase awareness and generate sales through advertising across our sports centres in the town: Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Lewsey Sports Park and Pool, and Lea Manor Recreation Centre, plus Stockwood Park Golf Centre and Luton Central Library.
Bookings are handled by Luton Borough Council and terms and conditions may differ from those above. www.luton.gov.uk > Digital Screen Advertising
Information Posters Displayed Free of Charge
Posters in the below categories may be displayed in libraries at no charge and will be prioritised as follows:
• Statutory notices and supporting materials e.g. Planning and consultation notices.
• Luton Libraries and Active Luton
• Luton Borough Council
• Partners of Luton Libraries and Active Luton
• National Government or related services e.g. NHS, Police
• Non-commercial information of public interest relating to Luton, with priority to information regarding education, health, and culture.
• Local charitable organisations (in the priority order Luton - Bedfordshire - Hertfordshire).
Statutory notices are managed by the Library Resources Team. Please contact info@lutonlibraries.co.uk
Poster and leaflets can be distributed via the library van. The grid below is a guide to the sizes and ratios of posters and leaflets preferred at each branch.
We do not print posters on behalf of other organisations
Number and type of information posters accepted at branches
| Branch | No. of posters accepted | Max Size | No. of leaflets accepted |
| Central Library | 1 | A3 | 50 |
| Leagrave Library | 1 | A3 | 30 |
| Lewsey Library | 1 | A4 | 20 |
| Marsh Farm Library | 1 | A4 | 20 |
| Stopsley Library | 1 | A4 | 20 |