Palatine Public Library District Policy

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Mission Statement

Adopted: December 11, 1996
Readopted: October 24, 2000; October 30, 2004; October 24, 2007

The mission of the Palatine Public Library District is to encourage lifelong learning and enrichment through the exploration of books and other media and to provide services and materials which will promote a well-informed and literate community.

To accomplish this mission the Library emphasizes its primary roles as:

An information service providing access to timely, accurate, and useful information to people of all ages in their pursuit of educational, job-related, and personal interests;

A popular materials service providing access to current and popular materials for people of all ages; and

A lifelong learning resource providing access to materials relevant to the interests of independent learners of all ages.

The Library District will strive to accomplish its mission by providing the best possible collections, facilities, technology, and human resources within the limits of fiscal responsibility.

Bylaws

Operating Policies

Section 1: Policy Development

Section 2: Library Cards and Accounts

Section 3: Library Operations

Section 4: Library Administration

Section 5: Financial Management

Section 6: Library Facilities

Section 7: Collection Management

Section 8: Community Relations

Section 9: Human Resources

Section 10: Internet Policy

Section 11: Privacy Policy

Appendices

Appendix 1: The Role of the Board of Trustees

Appendix 2: The Role of the Trustee

Appendix 3: ALA Statement of Ethics for Public Library Trustees

Appendix 4: The Role of the Director

Appendix 5: ALA Statement of Professional Ethics

Appendix 6: ALA Library Bill of Rights

Appendix 7: The Freedom to Read Statement

Appendix 8: The Freedom to View Statement

Appendix 9: ALA's Statement on Labels and Rating Systems

Appendix 10: Schedule of Fines and Fees

Appendix 11: Patron Comment Form on Materials

Appendix 12: Hours of Operation

Appendix 13: Certain Rules and Restrictions on the Use of Services and Facilities

Appendix 14: Schedule of Loan Periods

Appendix 15: Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies,

Regulations and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and Facilities

Appendix 16: Rules of Procedures for Public Meetings and Hearings