Library Policies and Guiding Principles
MISSION STATEMENT
We welcome, celebrate and support all people and cultures by offering free access to books, information, resources and the universe of ideas.
We believe the transforming power of unfettered access to information is foundational to an enhanced quality of life for an informed, enlightened and engaged population.
VALUES
Advance Literacy
We promote and court learning and discovery to answer and raise questions that will enhance wisdom.
Inspire Curiosity
We act to foster an inquisitive interest as a basic need.
Seek Information
We encourage patrons to understand the issues of the past and wrestle with the issues of our time by providing open availability to resources which will develop revelation.
Exchange and Share
We connect citizens and ideas to encourage better understanding and innovative thinking that enhances our comprehension and relationships.
Embrace Kindness
We provide a safe space: we treat individuals with compassion, dignity and respect.
Approved by the Library Board, March 2020
Library Policies
SECTION I: LIBRARY SERVICES
1.0 Library Objectives
1.1 Circulation Policies
1.2 Meeting Room Policies and Procedures
1.3 Internet Access Policy
1.4 Cooperation With Other Libraries
1.5 Animals in the Library
1.6 Patron Code of Conduct
1.7 Computer Use Policy
1.8 Photography & Filming Policy
1.9 Homebound Delivery Policy
SECTION II: LIBRARY FACILITIES / EMERGENCIES
2.0 Accidents / Incidents
2.1 Fire Evacuation
SECTION III: COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
3.0 Materials Selection
3.1 Gifts and Donations
3.2 Acquisitions
3.3 Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials