Sample Library Policy Statements
This policy list been compiled to assist Ohio public libraries in the development of effective policies and practices. The Management and Administration Division of the Ohio Library Council has collected policies from small, medium and large public libraries in Ohio to assist the Library, Programs and Development Division of the State Library of Ohio in helping these libraries develop effective policies and practices. It is advised that legal counsel review policies for legal language and compliance with Ohio laws.
These sample policies are currently being used by Ohio public libraries. Although not a complete listing, these model policies can serve as patterns or examples in developing your specific library policy. We also recommend that legal counsel review your policy for legal language and compliance with Ohio laws.
Disclaimer: The State Library of Ohio disclaims liability for any errors or omissions. External sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the State Library of Ohio.
This listing is based on the PLA Handbook for Writers of Public Library Policies. American Library Association, c.1993.
CirculationBorrowing Policy Salem, Delaware, Huron, Pickerington, Westerville Interlibrary LoanDelaware, Salem, Tuscarawas, Westerville Teacher LoanCooperation With Other LibrariesInter–Library Cooperation PR & Interagency Cooperation Distribution Of Free MaterialsBulletin Boards Delaware, Geauga County, Huron, Mansfield, Wadsworth Distribution of Community Information MaterialsCincinnati, Salem, Worthington Political ActivityEmergencies In The LibraryEmergency ClosingExhibits & DisplaysCincinnati, Huron, Salem, Wadsworth, Westerville Fees For ServiceDelaware, Salem, Hurt Battelle, Westerville Intellectual FreedomInternet AccessCincinnati, Huron, Medina, Montpelier, Salem Materials SelectionCollection DevelopmentBowling Green City School District, Delaware, Huron, Hurt Battelle, Salem, Wadsworth, Worthington Request for ReconsiderationMeeting Rooms PolicyDelaware, Geauga County, Huron, Hurt Battelle, Cincinnati, Wadsworth, Westerville Public Use Of Library EquipmentCopy Machine and Copyright Law Electronic Access Policy Fax Machine Use |
Public Access To Library RecordsConfidentiality of Patron RecordsHuron, Mansfield, Salem, Wadsworth Public Records Policy Records RetentionCincinnati, Geauga County, Pickerington Public Participation And InputAt Board and Committee MeetingsPublic RelationsPublic Relations Policy PR & Interagency CooperationResponsibilities Of Library Board And DirectorOperating BylawsHuron, Tuscarawas, Westerville Public Meetings and Records Selection of Board MembersGeauga County, Wadsworth, Worthington Rules Of Behavior In Library FacilitiesCode of ConductHuron, Mansfield, Salem, Tuscarawas, Worthington Patron RegulationsDelaware, Geauga County, Wadsworth Unattended ChildrenUnattended ChildrenDelaware, Huron, Hurt Battelle, Salem, Wadsworth TruancyOtherGifts to the Library Investment Policy Photographing and Videotaping Solicitation Surplus Furniture and Equipment Volunteers |
Other Policy Development Resources
- Policy Development Materials for Public Libraries – Connecticut State Library
- Indiana Public Libraries with Policies on the WWW – Indiana State Library
- Wisconsin Public Library Policy Resources Page – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
- Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Policy Collection
- Library Policies on the Web – Municipal Research & Services Center (State of Washington)
- Internet and / or electronic resources policies – State Library of Louisiana
