Sumner Public Library Policy Manual

Sumner Public Library Policy Manual- March 20, 2025 (PDF)

 

SUMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Table of Contents

Administration and Governance:
Library Information………………………..…………………………………..........………...…..….. 2
Emergency Closing Policy…………………………………………..........………...…….……….….3
Pandemic Plan…..………………………………………………………………........….…...............4
Mission, Vision and Values Statements…………………………………………….......................11
City of Sumner Municipal Code – Chapter 21– Library Board of Trustees……..….…………..12
Board Bylaws………………………………………………………………………….......................16
Purchasing Policy.…………………………………………………………………….......................18
Collection Development…………..………………………………………………..…...........….…..20
Library Bill of Rights………………………………………………………………...........................24
The Freedom to Read……………………………………………………………............……........25
Freedom to View & Free Access to Libraries for Minors ……………………..........……..….....29
Confidentiality of Library Records……………………………………………………….................31
Conduct Policy……………....………………………………………………..………..…................35
Unattended Child Policy………………………………………..………..………..……...…............38
Gifts, Memorials, & Donations..…………………………………………..………….………..........39

Circulation Policy:                                                                                                    

Library Card & Late Fees..…………………...............……………………............…………......41
Overdue Materials, Renewals, & Reserves.………………………………...............………......42
Interlibrary Loans, Open Access, Computer Usage, Copier, & 3D Printer….........................43

Internet/Computer Policy…………………………….…………………………………….............45
American’s with Disabilities Act Compliance Policy………………………….......………….…..47
Security Camera Policy………………………..………………………………........………….…..51

Display Policy.....................................................................................................................  52

Social Media Policy..............................................................................................................54

Program Room Policy..……….……………….…………………………...........…......…………...56

Programming Policy...............................................................................................................59 
Volunteer Policy…………………………….………………………………………............…….…..62  
Trustee Description & Application…………………………………………………........…...…....64
Long Range Plan………………………………….………………….………………........….........66

 

Appendix:
A.    ADA-Discrimination Form …..........................................................................….71
B.    ADA-Accommodation Request..................................................................……..72
C.    Expression of Concern ……........................................................................……73
D.    Volunteer Application………...........................................................................….74
E.    Volunteer-Confidentiality……..............................................................................75
F.    Program Room Reservation …............................................................................77
G.    Library Use by Sex Offenders Against Minors Procedure & Application ….……..79 

H. Image Release Form .............................................................................................81

I. 3D Printer User Agreement ....................................................................................82