Fox Lake District Library staff members will utilize the following written disclaimer when assisting members of the public with reference questions of a medical or legal nature:
“The Fox Lake District Library is pleased to assist you in answering your question, which is related to a medical and/or legal topic(s). By law, only a licensed professional doctor or lawyer can give advice on medical or legal matters. All that library personnel may do is to direct you, for your background information, to the best and most complete information included in our library’s collection. HOWEVER, the information provided may not be the most current or correct information available, and the library district can accept no responsibility in this regard. It may be in your best interest to additionally consult a medical or legal professional for help with your question(s).”