Policy Inventory
This is an inventory of policies that libraries should have. Further information can be found in Chapter 9 of Hennen’s Public Library Planner.
Please let us know if you have policies in areas that we have not included here.
Policy Area |
| 1. Mission and Goal Statements |
| 2. Statement on Who May Use the Library |
| 3. Patron Responsibilities and Conduct |
| 4. Services of the Library |
| 5. Responsibilities and Authority of the Library Board |
| 6. Conflict of Interest—Board |
| 7. Programming in the Library |
| 8. Public Relations |
| 9. Equipment Use Policy |
| 10. Internet Use Policy |
| 11. Meeting Room Policy |
| 12. Displays and Exhibits Policy |
| 13. Public Notice Bulletin Board Policy |
| 14. Disasters Policy |
| 15. Privacy of Records |
| 16. Volunteers and Friends |
| 17. Circulation Services |
| * Borrower Eligibility and Procedures |
| * Borrowers’ Responsibilities |
| * Confidentiality of Records |
| * Equipment Use |
| * Fines and fees |
| * Loan Periods |
| * Lost/Damaged Materials |
| * Nonresident Fees |
| * Registration |
| * Renewals and Reserves |
| 18. Interlibrary Loan Services |
| * Fees (if allowed by law) |
| * Participation in Regional/State Networks |
| * Protocols/Procedures |
| * Reference Services |
| * Homework Assignments |
| * In-person vs. Telephone Questions |
| * Online Searches |
| * Reference Interviews |
| 19. Collection Development |
| * Community/Clientele Descriptions |
| * Evaluation of Collection |
| * Purpose of Collection |
| * Selection Criteria/Procedures |
| * Statement Concerning Intellectual Freedom |
| * Withdrawal of Materials |
| 20. Personnel |
| * Salary Schedules |
| * Benefits |
| * Appointment |
| * Disciplinary Procedures |
| * Grievance Procedures |
| * Insurance |
| * Job Descriptions |
| * Leaves |
| – Disability |
| – Family |
| – Jury |
| – Leaves of Absence |
| – Military |
| – Sick Leave |
| * Organization Chart |
| * Performance Evaluation |
| * Personnel Records |
| * Position Classification |
| * Probationary Periods |
| * Promotions/Demotions |
| * Recruitment |
| * Resignation and Dismissals |
| * Retirement |
| * Retirement Plan |
| * Staff Development/Training |
| * Travel Expenses |
| * Vacancies |
| * Vacations |
| * Worker’s Compensation |
| 21. Form: Statement of Concern About Library Resources |
| 22. Form: Internet Use Agreement |
| 23. Library Bill of Rights |
| 24. The Freedom to Read Statement |
| 25. Revision of Library Policies |
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