Guide to Library Policy Resources
Are you looking for the right policy to handle a specific need in your library? This section addresses everything from Computer Policies to the USA Patriot Act. We know that seeing examples and reading how other libraries have successfully implemented a policy are great starting points for others looking to do the same.
Comprehensive library policies
Specific policies
For policies and procedures for specific topics, see the following Document sections:
See also: Guide to Laws & Legal Responsibility Resources
Visit the Documents and Discussions tabs for the full selection of resources on this topic.
If you have a policy document that could benefit other libraries, please contribute that to the Documents tab. It helps to make our community stronger, and is definitely appreciated!
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Technology 101: How we plan for the future.
Creating a current plan that forsees future needs requires a team effort.
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Inclement Weather Policies
Here are some examples of Inclement Weather Policies from public libraries in the Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) region.
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Child Unattended Policy - Spanish
An example of a child unattended policy in Spanish from the Missoula Public Library, MT.
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Help-Desk Policies and Procedures
From Planning for Success Cookbook section on Maintaining and Sustaining Technology.
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Policy Manuals - Whole - Large Libraries
Here you will find Policy Manuals - Whole for LARGE public libraries in Georgia.
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Policy Manuals - Whole - Medium Libraries
Here you will find all Whole Policy Manuals for MEDIUM public libraries in Georgia.
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Policy Manuals - Whole - Small Libraries
Here you will find all Whole Policy Manuals for SMALL public libraries in Georgia.
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Library Use/Patron Behavior Policies
These are some examples of library use/patron behavior policies from public libraries in the Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) regional library system.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Library Policies
A list of external links.
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Library Law: Effective Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
A Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision points out that an employer's sexual harassment prevention policy and complaint procedure must be responsive to the needs of the particular workforce of that employer.
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Protecting Library Patron Confidentiality: Checklist of Best Practices
Now that libraries have greater-than-ever potential for collecting many types of personal data, librarians must be increasingly vigilant in guarding the public trust. This checklist is a starting point for protecting patron confidentiality.
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Libraries as Sanctuaries for Criminals?
This article provides guidelines in the following areas: Guidelines for Handling Freedom of Information Act Requests; Talking Points on the Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act; and When Should Police Be Called to the Library?
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Writing an ILL Policy Statement
Find out what you need to know about the elements involved in a lending and borrowing policy, what you need to consider as you write your policy statement, and how to share it through the OCLC Policies Directory and ELI.
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Public Library Policies and Plans Online
Directory of Washington State Public Library Policies and Planning Documents. Updated July 2009.
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Homeless in Paradise
A call for libraries and political leaders, in Los Angeles and beyond, to "take action specifically for, with, and about the homeless."
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Handley Regional Library Safe Library Policy
A Virginia Library's patron behavior policy.
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Alling Memorial Library Overdue Materials Policy
A clear framework for the staff of this Vermont library provides guidelines for dealing with patrons' overdue materials.
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Sample Gift Acceptance Policy
This sample gift acceptance policy for a library foundation board was created in conjunction with the webcourse 'WebJunction's Fundraising for Libraries,' or it can be used for your own foundation board.
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Wethersfield Staff Development Policy
Staff Training policy example
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Portland Staff Development Policy
Staff training policy example
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SC Toolkit Chapter 2, Before You Begin
Before your public access program goes public, policies and procedures are a must. Infrastructure and training will go a long way to help ensure your program's success.
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