Reference Policy
Should include:
- Service philosophy
- Library users (Access)
- Desk service policies
- Service priorities
- Special collections
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- Electronic resources
- Reader advisory
- Homework assistance
- Orientation and instruction
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Circulation / Borrowing
Privileges
Should include:
- Residency requirements
- ID's required Restrictions
- Fines / fees assessed
- Overdues
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- Circulation period by material type
- Interlibrary Loan
- Renewals, Reserves, Holds
- Confidentiality of library records
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Meeting Room Policy
Should
include:
- Statement of purpose
- Availability for use
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- User responsibilities
- Restrictions Fees (if applicable)
- Property Damage
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Exhibits and Display
Policy
Should include:
- Statement of purpose
- Who may display items
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- Restrictions
- Waiver of responsibility
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Collection Collection Development
Policy
Should include:
- Mission, goals & objectives
- Community analysis
- Networks, consortia, & cooperation
- Collection maintenance
- Evaluation & inventory
- Special collections
- Purpose of library and collection
- Who is responsible for selection
- Criteria for selection by format
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- Criteria for selection by library users served
- Criteria for selection by subject
- Materials not purchased
- Review sources
- Replacements/duplication of materials
- Gifts/Donations/Memorials
- Patron requests
- Requests for reconsideration
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Attach:
- Freedom to Read, Freedom to View Statements
- Intellectual Freedom Statements (ALA & TLA)
- Statement on labeling
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- "Request for reconsideration of materials" Form
- "Donation Receipt" Form
- "Request for inclusion in the collection" Form
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Internet Internet Use Policy
Sample: Internet
Safety Policy (in MS Word format)
Should Include:
- Eligibility for use
- Time limits & sign up procedures
- Access restrictions for minors
- Costs
- User responsibilities
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- Types of activities allowed
- Loss of privileges
- Filtering Disclaimer
- Unacceptable use
- Available training
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Patron
Conduct
Sample: Disruptive or Unattended Children Policy (in MS Word format)
Sample: Patron Conduct Policy
(in MS Word format)
Should Include:
- Vandalism
- Unattended children
- Disruptive patrons
- Vagrancy
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- Smoking/Food/Drink
- Use of personal electronic appliances ie. cell phones, PC's, etc.
- Groups
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