Introduction
Writing library policies and procedures is an important task, but is often at the bottom of a busy librarian's to-do list. This guide is designed to provide some sample policies, along with some resources to make the process a little faster and easier.
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ISTC Policies in PDF
ISTC Policies Online
The GLRPPR Help Desk Reference Policy is available on the web.
- Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable (GLRPPR) Reference PolicyISTC is the host agency for GLRPPR. ISTC's Librarian developed the help desk librarian policy and responds to questions submitted through the service.
Further Reading
Below are additional resources to guide you through developing library policies and procedures.
- Children and the Internet Sample PoliciesFrom ALA.
- Developing and Writing Library Policies and ProceduresBy Stephen Henson of BE&K Engineering. Includes an excellent list of additional sources.
- Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and FacilitiesALA guidelines for developing policies and procedures that align with the Library Bill of Rights.
- Library Policies on the WebA sampling of public library policies. From the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington.
- Molding Effective Internet PoliciesArticle by Cynthia Richey published in the June 2002 issue of Computers in Libraries.
- Wisconsin Public Library Policy ResourcesThis page provides resources to help Wisconsin public libraries develop local library policies. An extensive list of all kinds of sample policies.
- Writing a Library Training PolicyArticle by D. Scott Brandt published in the June 2002 issue of Computers in Libraries.
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 Laura L. Barnes    Contact Info Prairie Research Institute Illinois Sustainable Technology Center One Hazelwood Dr. Champaign, IL 61821 Campus MC-676 ISTC office phone: (217) 333-8957 Prairie Research Institute Library desk: (217) 333-6892 Send Email |
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