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Sample Library Policies for the Small Public Library

Compiled by the Small Library Committee of the Wisconsin Association of Public Librarians, 2nd Edition, Revised by David L. Polodna, 1999 Converted to HTML by OWLS and posted with permission.

Using the Policies

If you would like to use parts of these sample policies to adapt a policy for your library, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the text you want to adapt on this page.
2. Choose EDIT on your browser's menu bar, then choose COPY.
3. Open your word processing application.
4. Choose EDIT on your word processor's menu bar, then choose PASTE.
5. Adapt the information to suit your needs.

Table of Contents

• Introductory Statements to the First Edition
• Introductory Statements to the Second Edition
• I. Mission and Goal Statements
• II. Who May Use the Library
• III. Patron Responsibilities and Conduct
• IV. Services of the Library
• V. Responsibilities and Authorities of the Library Board
• VI. Volunteers and Friends
• VII. Personnel Policy
• VIII. Materials Selection/Collection Development Policy
• IX. Circulation Policy
• X. Reference Service Policy
• XI. Programming Policy
• XII. Public Relations Policy
• XIII. Equipment Use Policy
• XIV. Internet Use Policy
• XV. Meeting Room Policy
• XVI. Displays and Exhibits Policy
• XVII. Public Notice Bulletin Board Policy
• XVIII. Disasters Policy
• XIX. Revision of Library Policies
• XX. Appendices
  • Form: Statement of Concern About Library Resources
  • Form: Internet Use Agreement
  • Library Bill of Rights
  • The Freedom to Read Statement

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