Nevada Public Library Policy Manual

Table of Contents

• Purpose of the Policy Manual

• Mission Statement

• Vision Statement

• Core Values

• Authority of the Board of Trustees

• Policy Adoption and Revision Process

• Policy Review Schedule

Legal & Professional Foundations

• Missouri Revised Statutes References

• Missouri Public Library Standards Alignment

• ALA Code of Ethics

• Library Bill of Rights

• Freedom to Read Statement

• Freedom to View Statement

 

Section 1 – Governance & Administration

1.1 Board Bylaws

1.2 Board Responsibilities & Authority

1.3 Board of Trustees Code of Ethics & Public Disclosure

1.4 Trustee Ethics Statement

1.5 Public Communications with the Board of Trustees

1.6 Library Director Authority & Administration

1.7 Policy Development, Adoption & Review Process

1.8 Open Meetings & Open Records Policy/ Missouri Sunshine Law

1.9 Public Records Requests

1.10 Record Retention Schedule

1.11 Anti-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy

1.12 Procurement Policy

1.13 Investment Policy

1.14 Disposal of Library Assets Policy

1.15 Personnel Policy (Maintained separately or referenced)

 

 

Section 2 – Library Collections & Intellectual Freedom

2.1 Collection Development Policy

2.2 Selection Procedures

2.3 Gifts and Donations Policy

2.4 Intellectual Freedom Policies

2.5 Patron Comment on Library Materials

2.6 Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials

2.7 Local History Collection Policy 

 

 

Section 3 – Borrowing & Library Services

3.1 Library Card Policy/ Registration & Eligibility

3.2 Circulation Policy

3.3 Confidentiality of Library Records

3.4 Lost, Damaged, and Missing Materials Policy

3.5 Fees and Charges Policy

3.6 Interlibrary Loan Guidelines

3.7 Reference Services Policy

3.8 Proctoring Services Policy

3.9 Public Services to Minors Guidelines

3.10 Author Visit Policy

 

 

Section 4 – Library Use & Public Access

4.1 ADA Compliance Policy

4.2 Accessibility Services & ADA Grievance Procedure

4.3 Library Facilities Use Policy

4.4 Patron Behavior

4.5 Meeting Room Policy

4.6 Community Bulletin Board Policy

4.7 Displays, Exhibits & Artwork Policy

4.8 Petitioning and Distribution of Literature Policy

4.9 Photography & Video Recording Policy

4.10 Unattended Children Policy

4.11 Lost and Found Policy

 

 

Section 5 – Library Technology & Digital Services

5.1 Technology Plan

5.2 Public Computer Access Policy

5.3 Computer, Internet Access & Safety Policy

5.4 Computer Filtering Policy

5.5 Harmful to Minors (CIPA) Policy

5.6 Wireless Internet Access Policy

5.7 Cybersecurity Policy

5.8 Social Media Policy

5.9 Digital Video Surveillance Policy

5.10 3-D Printing Policy/ (n/a)

 

 

Section 6 – Safety, Security & Emergency Management

 

6.1 Incident Report Policy

6.2 Weapons Policy

6.3 Weather or Emergency Closing Policy

6.4 Public Health Emergency Policy

6.5 Suspension of Privileges for Environmental Health & Safety Reasons

6.6 Smoke-Free Environment Policy

6.7 Emergency Preparedness

6.8 Continuity of Operations Policy

 

Section 7 – Community Engagement, Gifts & Volunteers

7.1 Volunteer Policy

7.2 Library Programming Policy

7.3 Community Partnership Policy

7.4 Gift Acceptance & Recognition Policy (Separate from collection gifts in Section 2.3)

 

Appendices & Forms

Appendix A – Meeting Room Application

Appendix B – Material Reconsideration Request Form

Appendix C – ADA Grievance Form

Appendix D – Incident Report Form

Appendix E – Volunteer Application

Appendix F – Policy Review Tracking Log