Policies

The policies below have been adopted by the Branch District Library Board of Trustees and provide the foundation for our library's operation.

BDL Reopening Plan Overview
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COVID-19

• Overview - On Stage 5 as of June 29.
• Full COVID-19 Response and Reopening Policy and Plan

Registration/Circulation Policies

• Library Card Policy
• Materials Selection Policy

Conduct Policies

• Cell Phone Policy
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Service Policies

• Exam Proctoring Policy
• Holbrook Heritage Research Center Policy
• Notary Public Policy
• Public Meeting Space Policy
• Public Use of Movie License Policy

Privacy-Related Policies

• Policy for Responding to Requests from Law Enforcement Officials
• Policy on Release of Minor Child's Library Records
• Policy on Surveillance of Internet Usage
• Web Site Privacy Policy

Monetary and Finance Policies

• Gifts and Donations Policy
• List of Fines and Fees Policy
• Investment Policy
• Policy and Procedure for Purchasing
• Policy on Sale of Used Property and Equipment
• Policy on Solicitation and Advertising

Other Policies

• Freedom of Information Act Policy
• BDL FOIA Cost Worksheet (PDF)
• BDL FOIA Cost Worksheet (DOC)
• Volunteer Policy and Guidelines
• Virtual Attendance at Board Meetings

Personnel Policies

• BDL Employment Handbook