WebJunction - Patron Services Policies

To start your search for good policy examples, see Serving Our Public, a part of the Administrative Ready Reference Guide provided by the Illinois State Library *. You'll find downloadable examples of just about any type of policy that can be customized for your library.

Accidents, First Aid, Unsafe Working Conditions Acknowledgment and Disclaimer
American Library Association Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees
American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement
American Library Association Freedom to View Statement
American Library Association Bill Of Rights
American Library Association Statement of Professional Ethics
At Will Employment
Bloodborn Pathogens Policy
Borrowing Privileges
Bylaws of XYZ Public Library
Circulation
Confidentiality of Records
Drug and Alcohol Free Library Policy
Equipment and Computer Use Policy
Exhibits
Grievance Procedure Policy

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Immigration Compliance Policy
Initial Ninety Day Period
Leaves
Lost, Damaged, and Overdue Books
Materials Selection Policy
Meeting Room Policy
Mission Statement
Overtime/Compensatory Time
Performance Evaluation
Personnel Records
Prevailing Wage Act
Public Access to Electronic Information Networks
Records to be Retained
Reference Service
Service to Patrons with Disabilities
Sexual Harassment
Staff Development
Travel and Conference Policy
Vacation Policy

*Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)