Knowledge Base: Library Policies

BACKGROUND
With more books published than ever before, no library can hope to be self-sufficient. The logical approach to
satisfying requests that a library cannot supply form its own collection is to borrow from another library or
community resource. Access to information is a service that a public library can provide and all sectors of the
community at some time demand information a variety of subjects. The Library can be a clearing house, capable of
directing enquiries to other sources as well as being a source in its own right.
POLICY
Metro Kalyn Community Library will, within the guidelines established by the province, provide information
through acquisition services to its patrons and to other libraries upon request.
GUIDELINES
1. Metro Kalyn Community Library will borrow material from other sources when it is the most efficient way
of providing the necessary information or materials.
2. A fee may be charged to the Library patron.
3. Metro Kalyn Community Library may limit the requests of the patron depending on the amount, type and
availability of the materials.
4. Metro Kalyn Community Library provides access to information, in directing enquiries to other sources as
well as being a source in its own right.
5. Because information services are an important aspect of library services the reference collection is to be
maintained and updated regularly.
6. Metro Kalyn Community