Library Policies on the Web

Listed below are a sampling of public library policies. Library policies are the creation of the library administrative board and director for the guidance of library operations. The following policies are presented as samples, not recommendations. For personnel policies, we recommend that you visit MRSC's Personnel Page.

Comprehensive Policies

Library Policies - Kitsap Regional Library
Library Policies - Mid-Columbia Library District
Library Policies - North Olympic Library System [Clallam County]
Library Policy Manual - North Suburban Library System (Illinois) -- Encyclopedic and comprehensive. Includes forms.
Library Policies - Orcas Island Public Library
Library Policies - Richland Public Library
Library Policies - Sno-Isle Regional Library
Library Policies - Spokane County Library District
Library Policies - Whatcom County Library System

Behavior Policies

Standards for User Conduct - Kitsap Regional Library
Patron Rule of Conduct - North Olympic Library System [Clallam County]
Library Standards of Patron Behavior - Richland Public Library
Disruptive Behavior Policy - Sno-Isle Regional Library
Rules for Customer Conduct Policy - Spokane County Library District
Rules of Conduct - Spokane Public Library
Rules of Behavior - Tacoma Public Library

Books & Materials Selection and Review Policies

Collection Development & Art Policy - Kitsap Regional Library
Collection Development Policy - Neill Public Library [Pullman]
Collection Management Policy - North Olympic Library System [Clallam County]
Collection Development Policy - Pend Oreille County Library
Material Selection Policy - Richland Public Library
Collection Development & Gifts Policy - Sno-Isle Regional Library
Collection Development Policy - Spokane County Library District
Collection Policy - Whatcom County Library System

Confidentiality Policies

Confidentiality of Library User Records - Kitsap Regional Library
Confidentiality Policy - Orcas Island Public Library
Confidentiality of Library Borrower Information - Seattle Public Library
Confidentiality of Library Records and Customer Files - Sno-Isle Regional Library
Confidentiality of Customer Information Policy - Spokane County Library System
Confidentiality Policy - Tacoma Public Library

Display Policies

Exhibits Policy - Kitsap Regional Library
Displays, Exhibits and Informational Material Policy - Richland Public Library

Grievance Procedures

Patron Grievance Policy - Kitsap Regional Library

Library Card & Borrowing Policies

Loan Policies - Everett Public Library
Circulation Policy - Richland Public Library
Resident Library Card and Non-Resident Library Card Policy - Tacoma Public Library
Non-Resident Library Card Policy - Yakima Valley Regional Library

Internet and Electronic Access Policies

Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy, American Library Association, November 2000
Internet Use Policy - Bellingham Public Library
Internet Use Policy - Enumclaw Public Library
Internet and Public Computer Acceptable Use Policy - Kitsap Regional Library
Internet Use Policy - Neill Public Library [Pullman]
Internet Use Policy - North Olympic Library System [Clallam County]
Computer Resources Access and Internet Safety Policy - Richland Public Library
Public Use of The Internet Policy - Seattle Public Library
Customer Use of Internet Resources Policy - Spokane County Library District
Internet Use Policy - Spokane Public Library
Internet Use and Safety Policy - Sno-Isle Regional Library
Policy for Public Use of the Internet - Tacoma Public Library
Minor Internet Use Agreement, Internet Policy and Guidelines for Internet Customers - Yakima Valley Regional Library

Meeting Room Policies

Community Room Policy a - Bellingham Public Library
Meeting Room Policy - Kitsap Regional Library
Public Use of Library Meeting Rooms and Facilities - North Olympic Library System [Clallam County]
Community Room Policy - Orcas Island Public Library
Meeting Room Policy - Richland Public Library
Community Meeting Rooms Policy - Tacoma Public Library
Meeting Room Use Policy - Yakima Valley Regional Library