Sample Library Policies

Policy Template

• Complete policy template - [Word, 127 KB] includes Collection Development, Facilities, Circulation, Reference Services, Internet and Public Computers, Patron Conduct, and Volunteer Policies. Just download the document and add your library's name in the blanks.

Sample Personnel Policies

• Policy 1
• Policy 2
• Policy 3
• Policy 4
• Progressive Discipline Policy

Maine Samples

Thanks to the following libraries for sharing their policies.

• Camden Public Library, Camden, ME: Library cards, reserving materials, library materials selection, many other policies
• Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, ME: Behavior, renewals, public computer guidelines, many other policies
• Wells Public Library, Wells, ME: Internet use, circulation, many other policies.
• Gray Public Library, [Word, 33 KB] This file requires either Microsoft Word 2003 or the Word Viewer.

Samples related to eReaders

See links for eReader device comparisons

• Sample user agreement for borrowing an ereader [pdf]; Word version agreement
• Portland Public Lending Program quidelines
• Mentor Public library Guidelines; Mentor Public Library agreement [Ohio]
• See school agreements, policies, handbook statements, parental waivers
• Ereader Loan Program - FAQs
• Library Card and Borrowing - See Loan Policy and Item Limits

Resources Related to Policies

• Disaster policy and planning

Additional Policies and Information

• Library Card and Borrowing
• Skype Policy Template [Word, 29.5KB]
• E-Reader Policies at WebJunction - Archive of the January, 2012 webinar
• Collection Development
• Fort Bend County Libraries policies: Links to services and library policies: material selection, internet use, meeting room, disruptive behavior and unattended children, and exhibits, displays, and distribution of free materials.
• Molding Effective Internet Policies by Cynthia K. Richey, Computer and Libraries, June, 2002
• Safe Harbor: Policies and Procedures for a Safe Library, Sample policies & procedures about patron behavior
• Wisconsin Public Library Policy Resources Page: Sample policies by type (farther down the page)