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Policies

Familiarize yourself with the library’s policies.

The descriptions below do not necessarily reflect the full scope of each policy. Please refer to the policies, as well as procedures and guidelines, found in the table below. The table lists policy name, a short description, and a link to access the policy on this website.

Policy Name

Description

Link

Borrowing, Fines and Charges

Provides information about loan periods and renewals, overdue fines, lost and damaged items, and refunds
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Bulletin Boards

Explains permitted uses by the public of the two bulletin boards (Nonprofit and Commercial) located in the library’s main entrance foyer
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Clubs

Defines the roles and responsibilities of club leadership and library personnel; the use of library spaces and personal behavior shall be consistent with the library’s Meeting Room policy and Rules of Conduct policy
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Collection Bins

Outlines the requirements for nonprofit organizations to use the library as a drop-off location activities
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Collection Development

Provides guidelines for the selection and acquisition of all library materials as well as a vehicle for the continuous evaluation of the library collection as a whole
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Credit and Debit Cards

Outlines how and when credit and debit cards can be used by patrons as a form of payment for library fines, fees, or donations
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Customer Service Standards

Summarized the library’s customer service standards as the foundation for all staff interactions with the public and each other
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Exhibits

Includes guidelines for artists, collectors, and organizations interested in showcasing their work to the community
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Gifts and Donations

Explains what types of donations are accepted by the library and its supporting organizations, as well as other information related to recognition, acceptance, and use rights

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Internet

Provides expectations for use of the library’s computers and wireless access, disclaimers regarding the Internet’s unregulated content, user responsibilities, and child safety and offensive materials considerations
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Library Cards

Outlines the how-to and requirements for obtaining a library card and provides information about paid subscriptions, courtesy cards, and frequently asked questions about borrowing items
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Meeting Room

Includes application forms for both nonprofit/community groups and for-profit organizations requesting to use the library’s Meeting Room and the required Hold Harmless Agreement, as well as outlines of permitted activities and room-use expectations and responsibilities

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Naming and Recognition

Provides general guidelines for the implementation of naming or recognition opportunities at the library
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Privacy

Explains library’s users privacy rights concerning personally identifying information, materials used or checked out by users, and computer use
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Rules of Conduct

Outlines what is unacceptable behavior at the library, with the goals of maintaining personal safety and preserving a peaceful and pleasant environment for both library staff and visitors and protecting the library’s facility and holdings
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Study Rooms

Explains the process for registering for a study room, time limitations, use priorities, and penalties for violations
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TMS Toolshed

Covers requirements related to safety, training, user restrictions, materials and fees, copyright limitations, and scheduling time for using the various TMS Toolshed tools offered by the library

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Unattended Children

Provides the library’s expectations for parents of children visiting the library
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