Library Policy Manual

YANKTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY

POLICY MANUAL & FORMS

Introduction:
This policy manual describes the Yankton Community Library's (hereafter called YCL) philosophy of service and details methods of doing business so that all staff attempt to provide equal and fair service and perform tasks in the same manner.

These policies, which are not set in stone and are constantly being revised, provide a solid framework from which to organize standards and procedures.

Mission, Philosophy and General Service Objectives:
The mission of the Yankton Community Library is to uphold the public’s freedom of access to information by providing a dynamic collection in a variety of formats and technologies and to respond to the needs of the community through timely services and programs.

Policies:

Circulation Policy

Collection Development Policy

Computer and Internet Use Policy

Confidentiality Policy

Damaged and Lost Items Policy

Display of Items Policy

Donation and Gift Policy

Fax Policy

Interlibrary Loan Policy

Laptop and Hotspot Lending Policy

Library Card Policy