Policies

Mission Statement

We strengthen our diverse community by providing equitable access to resources that engage, enrich and empower.

Introduction

• 1.2 Library Bill of Rights
• 1.3 The Freedom to Read

Circulation Services

• 2.1 Circulation Policy
• 2.1.1 Sample Suspension of Privileges Letter
• 2.2 Registration Policy
• 2.3 Confidentiality of Records
• 2.4 Parental Access to Library Records
• 2.5 Release of Adult Library Records
• 2.6 Replacement Charges for Library Materials
• 2.7 Patron Behavior Policy
• 2.8 Cash Handling Policy
• 2.9 Interlibrary Loan Policy
• 2.10 Loan of Non-Circulation Materials

Other Services

• 3.1 Fax and Scanning Policy
• 3.2 Meeting Room Policy
• 3.3 Proctoring Services Policy
• 3.4 Public Use of Library Grounds Policy
• 3.5 Volunteer Policy

Collection Management

• 4.1 Collection Development and Maintenance
• 4.2 Reconsideration of Challenged Materials

Health, Safety, and Emergency Procedures

• 5.1 Open Carry Policy
• 5.2 Inclement Weather Policy
• 5.3 Tornado Warning Policy
• 5.4 Pandemic Operation Policy
• 5.5 Child Safety Policy
• 5.6 Violent Threat and Lockdown Policy

Technology

• 6.1 Public Computer Use Policy
• 6.2 Internet Policy
• 6.3 Wireless Internet Policy

Gifts and Donations

• 7.1 Policy on Acceptance of Gifts
• 7.2 Policy on Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
• 7.3 Policy on Dispersal of Gifts and Discarded Materials
• 7.4 Named Gift Policy

Publicity and Public Relations

• 8.1 Public Posting
• 8.2 Social Software

Smile! Photos taken in the library, at library events and at outside events where the library participates may be used to promote library programs and resources in print, electronic forms and/or social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) including the library partner social media sites.  We will not identify minors by last name and will not tag individuals in photos.  Please notify staff if you do not wish yourself or your child photographed.