Rules and Policies

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Wondering how things work at the Library? Take a look at our policy documents, which cover everything from how we buy our books to our after-school study policies, and everything in between.

After-School Policy (rules for minors using the library after school hours)
Code of Conduct (the library’s rules for using the space)
Collection Development Policy (what we buy and how we buy it)
Equipment Use Policy (rules for using library computers and other equipment)
Donation Policy (how to donate books or materials to the library)
Exhibition Policy (rules for art exhibits in the library)
Filming, Photography & Recording Policy (rules for the use of cameras and other recording technology in our building)
The Library Bill of Rights (the American Library Association's guidelines for libraries)
Local Author Policy (how we add local author works to the library)

Lost & Found Policy (how we handle lost items at the library)
Mission Statement & Library Goals (what we do and why we do it)
Privacy & Security Policy (what information we store and how we use it)
Programming Policy (when and how we make and hold events)
Room Reservation Policy (how and when you can use our rooms)
Social Media Policy (where and how to find the library online)
Study Room Policy (how and when you can reserve a study room)
Tutoring Policy (how and where you can provide tutoring at the library)
Volunteer Policy (what volunteers do here and how)

Wondering how things work at the Library? Take a look at our policy documents, which cover everything from how we buy our books to our after-school study policies, and everything in between.

After-School Policy (rules for minors using the library after school hours)
Code of Conduct (the library’s rules for using the space)
Collection Development Policy (what we buy and how we buy it)
Donation Policy (how to donate books or materials to the library)
Equipment Use Policy (rules for using library computers and other equipment)
Exhibition Policy (rules for art exhibits in the library)
Filming, Photography & Recording Policy (rules for the use of cameras and other recording technology in our building)
Library Bill of Rights (the American Library Association's guidelines for library collections and access)
Local Author Policy (how we add local author works to the library)
Lost & Found Policy (how we handle lost items at the library)
Mission Statement & Library Goals (what we do and why we do it)
Privacy & Security Policy (what information we store and how we use it)
Programming Policy (when and how we make and hold events)
Room Reservation Policy (how and when you can use our rooms)
Social Media Policy (where and how to find the library online)
Study Room Policy (how and when you can reserve a study room)
Tutoring Policy (how and where you can provide tutoring at the library)
Volunteer Policy (what volunteers do here and how)

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RULES AND POLICIES