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

Behavior Policies

• Standards for User Conduct - Kitsap Regional Library
• Patron Rights and Responsibilities - 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

Books & Materials Selection and Review Policies

• Collection Development & Art Policy - Kitsap Regional Library
• Collection Development Policy - Neill Public Library [Pullman]
• Gifts and Memorials Policy - North Olympic Library System [Clallam County]
• Materials Selection 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

• Displays, Exhibits and Informational Material Policy - Richland Public Library

Grievance Procedures

• General Grievance Procedure, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure - Kitsap Regional Library

Library Card & Borrowing Policies

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

Internet and Electronic Access Policies

• Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy (25 KB), American Library Association, November 2000
• Internet Access Policy - Bellingham Public Library
• Internet Use Policy - Enumclaw Public Library
• Internet Safety Policy: Acceptable Use - 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
• Computer & Internet Usage Policy - Spokane Public Library
• Internet Use and Safety Policy - Sno-Isle Regional Library
• Internet Access Policy - Tacoma Public Library
• Internet Use Policy - Whatcom County Library System
• Internet Policy - Yakima Valley Regional Library

Meeting Room Policies

• Meeting Room Policy and Procedures - Bellingham Public Library
• Meeting Room Policy - Kitsap Regional Library
• Public Meetings Policy - 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