Gifts: At a minimum, the gift policy should clearly state that the library will accept books, audiovisual items and other items with the understanding that the board has the authority to use or dispose of them however it sees fit. Internet Use: Should cover CIPA requirements and have PA Code language about explicit materials. Meeting rooms: Library board should set forth guidelines about the use of meeting/study rooms – who can use them, are they free of charge, etc. Personnel: Hiring, training, supervision, motivation and evaluation of staff. Creates the framework for a positive work environment. Key elements in a personnel policy: hiring procedures, work schedule, compensation, payroll and timekeeping procedures, benefits, worker’s compensation information, performance assessment procedures, grievance procedures. Programs: What sorts of programs will the library provide and for whom to meet its mission. Reference: How much personal assistance by staff, formal and informal instruction in the use of library resources, use of interlibrary loan, etc. Volunteers: How young can a volunteer be, what work they will do, and that they will receive no compensation. Collection Development Policy Outline Mission and goals with community description Responsibility for selection Selection criteria for each format Scope of collection and priorities Selection procedures and vendor relations Evaluation, weeding and maintenance Censorship, access, and challenged materials procedure Intellectual Freedom Statement and Library Bill of Rights Procedure for gifts and donations Employee Handbook Outline VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
Gifts: At a minimum, the gift policy should clearly state that the library will accept books, audiovisual items and other items with the understanding that the board has the authority to use or dispose of them however it sees fit. Internet Use: Should cover CIPA requirements and have PA Code language about explicit materials. Meeting rooms: Library board should set forth guidelines about the use of meeting/study rooms – who can use them, are they free of charge, etc. Personnel: Hiring, training, supervision, motivation and evaluation of staff. Creates the framework for a positive work environment. Key elements in a personnel policy: hiring procedures, work schedule, compensation, payroll and timekeeping procedures, benefits, worker’s compensation information, performance assessment procedures, grievance procedures. Programs: What sorts of programs will the library provide and for whom to meet its mission. Reference: How much personal assistance by staff, formal and informal instruction in the use of library resources, use of interlibrary loan, etc. Volunteers: How young can a volunteer be, what work they will do, and that they will receive no compensation. Collection Development Policy Outline Mission and goals with community description Responsibility for selection Selection criteria for each format Scope of collection and priorities Selection procedures and vendor relations Evaluation, weeding and maintenance Censorship, access, and challenged materials procedure Intellectual Freedom Statement and Library Bill of Rights Procedure for gifts and donations Employee Handbook Outline VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
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