Policy Samples

Policy is a carefully designed, broadly stated, written guidelines for actions and decisions of the library.  It is a governing principle formally adopted by the public library board.  A library's policies should be consistent with its mission.  Written policies:

• Improve communication with the public
• Gives the library director clear direction from the board
• Provides consistency among board members, staff and the public

Disclaimer:  The language in these sample policies may or may not be appropriate for the individual circumstances of your library.  The policies are not endorsed by the State Library; they are simply offered as resources as you develop and/or review your own policy.

Behavior

• Belle Plaine Community Library
  
• Indianola Public Library
  
• Norelius Community Library, Denison

Circulation

• Algona Public Library
  

• Kalona Public Library
  

• Cedar Falls Public Library
  

Collection Development

• Kalona Public Library
  

• Mediapolis Public Library
• Waverly Public Library
  

Confidentiality

• Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque
  
• Iowa City Public Library
  
• Waverly Public Library

Internet Use

• Ames Public Library
• Harlan Public Library
• Perry Public Library

Laptop Computer Check-Out

• Dubuque County Library
  
• Tipton Public Library
  
• Washington Free Public Library

Meeting Rooms

• Bettendorf Public Library
  
• Johnston Public Library
  
• Urbandale Public Library

Sex Offender

Sex Offender Policies:

• Atlantic Public Library
  

• Council Bluffs Public Library
• Iowa City Public Library
  

• Oskaloosa Public Library
• Shenandoah Public Library
  
• Waterloo Public Library

Unattended Children

• Urbandale Public Library
  
• Waterloo Public Library
• West Branch Public Library