Policies

The latest version of each policy will be made available after having been approved by the Board. Check with your local branch to ensure you have the most current version.

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• 101 Registration of Patrons
• 102 Minors in the Library
• 103 Services for Patrons with Disabilities
• 104 Confidentiality
• 105 Public Participation in Decision Making
• 106 Hours of Operation
• 107 New River Public Library Cooperative
• 108 Fees for Service
• 109 Fines and Recovery
• 110 Proctoring Services
• 112 Acceptable Internet Use and Safety Policy
• 114 Programming
• 115 Patron Behavior
• 116 Face Coverings
• 201 Collection Development
• 203 Request for Reconsideration
• 204 Interlibrary Loan
• 205 Gifts
• 206 Volunteers
• 207 Digital Preservation of Materials
• 301 Protection of Copyright
• 302 Library Attorney
• 303 Community Rooms
• 304 Solicitation
• 305 Exhibits
• 306 Display of Posters, etc.
• 307 Community Service
• 308 Hiring of Family Members
• 309 Naming facilities, rooms and other items
• 310 Parking Lots
• 311 Library Space
• 312 Video Surveillance
• 313 Public Performance on Library Grounds
• 401 Friends of the Library
• Appendix - Policy Statements
  • Library Code of Conduct (approved May 21, 2014)
  • Policy on Confidentiality (January 20, 1971; endorsed October 17, 2001; April 20, 2011)
  • American Library Association Code of Ethics (June 28, 1997; January 22, 2008; June 29, 2021;
    Endorsed November 15, 2000; March 18, 2009; August 18, 2021)
  • Freedom to Read (June 25, 1953, June 30, 2004; Endorsed November 15, 2000; March 18, 2009)
  • Library Bill of Rights (June 18, 1948; endorsed November 15, 2000; April 20, 2011)
  • Freedom to View Statement (February 1979; endorsed November 15, 2000; April 20, 2011)
• Index