Policies

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

Registration/Circulation Policies

• Library Card Policy
• Materials Selection Policy
• Policy on Special Loan Period

Conduct Policies

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

Service Policies

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

Fees Policies

• List of Fines and Fees
• Policy on Fee for Referring Account to Collections Services
• Policy on Processing Charge for Lost or Damaged Items

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
• Privacy Policy

Other Policies

• Freedom of Information Act Policy
• BDL FOIA Cost Worksheet (PDF)
• BDL FOIA Cost Worksheet (DOC)
• Gifts and Donations Policy
• Policy on Sale of Used Property and Equipment
• Policy on Solicitation and Advertising
• Volunteer Policy and Guidelines
• Virtual Attendance at Board Meetings

Personnel Policies

Policies related to BDL staff are also available here.