TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I – Introduction to Policies
A. Mission Statement
B. Values
C. Vision Statement
D. Roles
E. Policies
CHAPTER II – Library Patron Policies
A. Patrons
1. Eligibility
2. Responsibility
3. Registration
4. Young Patrons
5. Confidentiality of Patron Records
B. Circulation Policies
1. Winnefox Automated Library Services
2. Proof of identity
3. Required to have card
4. Loan periods
5. Maximum number
6. Reserves
7. Interlibrary loans
8. Late return fines
9. Library’s obligation to secure returns
10. Fees
11. Lost or damaged items
CHAPTER III - Selection of Materials
A. Responsibility for Selection
B. Complaint Procedures
C. General Criteria for All Library Materials
D. Guidelines by Format
E. Miscellaneous Guidelines
F. Guidelines for Young Adults
G. Guidelines for Children
CHAPTER IV - Services and Facilities
A. Library Hours
B. Digital Services
C. Services for Adults
D. Services for Teens
E. Services for Children
F. Services for Patrons
G. Services for Teachers and Day Care Providers
H. Meeting Rooms
I. Displays and Notices
J. Parking
CHAPTER V - Library Code of Conduct
CHAPTER VI - Organizational Structure
A. Governance
B. Board of Trustees
1. Functions
2. Number
3. Membership
4. Officers and Committees
5. Meetings
C. Administration
1. Library Director
2. General Staff
CHAPTER VII - Personnel Policy
A. Hiring Practices
B. Salaries and Wages
C. Attendance
D. Leaves
1. Compensatory Leave
2. Vacation
3. Holidays
4. Floating Holidays
5. Sick Leave
6. Emergency Leave
7. Family and Medical Leave
8. Funeral Leave
9. Jury Leave
10. Military Leave
11. Unpaid Leave
E. Benefits
F. Staff Development
G. Travel Reimbursement
H. Evaluations
I. Personnel Files
J. Disciplinary Procedures
K. Accommodations for those with Disabilities
L. Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
M. Grievance Procedure
N. Termination
CHAPTER VIII - Financial & Business Policies
A. Budget
B. Financial Records
C. Receipts and Disbursements
D. Audit
E. Purchasing Procedure
F. Insurance
G. Endowment Funds
H. Gifts
I. Disposal of Property
APPENDIX
A. Records Retention Schedule
