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Policies

Submitted by BDL on Mon, 2006-11-13 16:48 | Last Edited on Mon, 2018-03-26 17:53

The policies below have been adopted by the Branch District Library Board of Trustees and provide the foundation for our library's operation.

Registration/Circulation Policies

  • Library Card Policy
  • Materials Selection Policy
  • Policy on Special Loan Period

Conduct Policies

  • Cell Phone Policy
  • Code of Conduct Policy
  • Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Service Policies

  • Exam Proctoring Policy
  • Policy Covering Public Use of Movie License
  • Public Meeting Space Policy

Fees Policies

  • List of Fines and Fees
  • Policy on Fee for Referring Account to Collections Services
  • Policy on Processing Charge for Lost or Damaged Items

Privacy-Related Policies

  • Policy for Responding to Requests from Law Enforcement Officials
  • Policy on Release of Minor Child's Library Records
  • Policy on Surveillance of Internet Usage
  • Privacy Policy

Other Policies

  • Freedom of Information Act Policy
    • BDL FOIA Cost Worksheet (PDF)
    • BDL FOIA Cost Worksheet (DOC)
  • Policy on Donation of Materials
  • Policy on Sale of Used Property and Equipment
  • Policy on Solicitation and Advertising
  • Volunteer Policy and Guidelines
  • Virtual Attendance at Board Meetings

Personnel Policies

Policies related to BDL staff are also available here.

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