Library Administrative Policies - Table of Contents

LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

These policies were current as of March, 2000. They are posted here to serve as resources for libraries writing and revising their own policies. Current library board policies and mission statements are available via the Library's public website at www.hclib.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY

Vision/Mission Statement of Hennepin County
Hennepin County Library Mission/Vision/Values
Hennepin County Library Table of Organization

LIBRARY BOARD

Bylaws of the Hennepin County Library Board
Members - Hennepin County Library Board

Art in Public Libraries Policy
Customer Use of Libraries Policy (formerly Disorderly Conduct and Vandalism Policy)
Collection Development and Management
Data Privacy of Library Records
Donation Policy (Formerly Gift Policy)
Ethics for Hennepin County Library Board Members
Expense Policy
Freedom to Read
Freedom to View
Friends of the Library
Holiday Closings Policy
Information Services Policy and Guidelines
Internet Public Use Policy -- Internet Public Use Handout (PDF)
Library Bill of Rights
Library Mission/Vision Statements
Meeting Room Policy
Per Diem Payments
Policy Review Policy
Programming Policy
Revenue Policy
Services to Groups & Individuals with Restricted Library Access
Volunteer Services

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Applicants/Employees with Disabilities-Reasonable Accommodations
Automobile Reimbursement - Personal Automobile
Building Operations and Related Information (formerly Property Services Policy)
Collection and Dishonored Checks
Computer Virus Protection
Copy and Data Fees
County-Owned Vehicles & Equipment
Countywide Building Use Policy
Data Privacy - Disclosing Information
Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Electronic Mail
Emergency Closing Policy
Furnishings and Equipment
Grant Applications and Acceptance Policy
Honorarium Payments
Human Immunnodeficiency Virus - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Identification Badge Policy
Internet
Information Technology Security
Leasing Office Space
Meeting and Related Expense Reimbursement
Memberships
Media
Notary Public Commission
Open And Unclassified Service Appointments
Petty Cash and Change Funds
Pricing for Information Products
Records Management
Recruitment Expense
Security
Smoke Free
Soliciting Employee Donations for Charitable Purposes
Telecommunications Policy
Telecommuting
Telecommuting Guidelines
Travel Cards
Travel Policy
Tuition Aid Policy
Wage and Property Attachment
Workers' Compensation Policy
Workplace Violence Policy

LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION POLICIES



Index to Library Administrative Policies Manual

Library Administration Policies Section -- Title Page

Circulation Services
    Data Privacy
    Fines: Exceptions
    MELSA Services
    Patron Record/Library Card
    Registration: Patron Responsibility & Eligibility

Information Services
    Data Privacy at Reference Desks/Circulation Desks & Over the Phone
    Fax: Home & Business
    Information Services: Policy & Guidelines

Outreach Services
    Outreach Services to Jails, Detention or Treatment Facilities

Programming Services
    Summer Programs

Youth Services
    Children's Readmobile
    Children's Services Mission and Roles Statement
    Crafts in Library Programs
    Library Support of School Programs/Projects
    Service to Children in Groups
    Storytime
    Storytime Collection

Human Resources
    Access to Employee Files
    Announcement of Personnel Appointments
    Break Policy for Employees
    Bulletin Boards, Staff
    Compensatory Overtime: Exempt Employees
    Customer Service
    Dress Code
    Employment in More than One Job Class
    Four-Day Week - ATS
    Four-Day Week - Public Service Agencies
    Holiday Time
    Internet and E-Mail Use (Staff)
    Internet Use by Staff
    Library Letterhead Stationery/Postage/Mailing Facilities, Use by Staff
    Library Materials, Use by Staff
    Make-Up of Time
    Minimum Call-In
    Personnel Appointments: Approval Process
    Public Service Staff Scheduling to Accommodate Necessary Agency Opening & Closing Routines
    Reassignment of Positions
    Reinstatement Candidates
    Retirement Recognition
    Scents
    Special Leave Without Pay
    Substitute Salary Levels, Training, Work Schedule Limits & Transferability
    Supervisory Responsibilities of Associate Librarians and Librarians
    Telephone - Personal Long Distance Calls
    Temporary Assignment Compensation
    Testing & Interviewing - Time
    Vacancies, Clerk
    Vacation Donation Program
    Visitors in the Workplace
    Volunteers - Family Members of Staff
    Volunteers - Staff
    Working in Multiple Agencies

Staff Development & Training
    Conferences
    Continuing education
    Orientation for New Employees
    Professional Organizations
    Reassignment

Emergencies
    Child Abuse
    Library Closing Due to Heating/Air Conditioning Failure
    Library Closing Due to Weather/Other Causes
    Patron Behavior and Library Use
    Procedures to Close a Library
    Unattended Child
    Vulnerable Adult: Maltreatment
    Vulnerable Adult - Unattended

Financial
    County Recognition Program: Expenses
    Library Publications
    Meetings & Related Expense Reimbursement
    Mileage Reimbursement
    Time Limits for Submitting Expense Reimbursement Requests
    Tuition Reimbursement

Gift/Grants
    Fundraising
    Gift Plates
    Gifts
    Grant Applications

Materials Collection
    Sale of Withdrawn Library Materials
    Use of Library Material: Data for Public

Building/Space Use
    Commercial Firms and HCL
    Distribution of Free Publications
    Library Facilities, Use Of
    Meeting Rooms: Regulations for Use - Public
    Meeting Rooms: Regulations for Use - County Departments

Miscellaneous
    Annual Reports
    Booklists
    Charitable Solicitations
    Computer Equipment and Data, Use of
    Computer Room Access
    NT Workstation 4.0 Support
    Defensive Driver Training
    Food & Beverages for Staff Meetings
    Food Provided to the Public
    Library Equipment, Charges for Personal Use
    News Releases, Media Contacts, and Photographs
    Noise Level in Libraries
    Parking, Staff
    Patron-Owned Audio Visual Software
    Sale of Books, etc. at Author/Performer Events
    Staff Home Page
    Surveys & Questionnaires

 

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