Knowledge Base: Library Policies

Policy Statement:    Library personnel shall be knowledgeable in library procedures.

  Guidelines and Procedures:

Responsibilities:

1. Collection Development
   1. To evaluate the library collection for purposes of addition and/or deletion of titles.
   2. To select and order all library materials including reference and periodicals.
   3. To maintain the collection in good repair and order.
   4. To do an inventory every two to three years.
   5. To keep an up-to-date automated catalogue.
   6. To weed out materials periodically.
   7. To correlate material orders to patron requests.

2. Programs and Patron Services
   1. To assist patrons in locating and using library materials and services.
   2. To carry out circulation services to the patrons: checking books in and out of the library, re-shelving books, and keeping shelves clean and tidy.
   3. To determine need for, plan and carry out appropriate library related programming for all ages.
   4. To maintain an active public relations program, in conjunction with the board.
   5. To maintain records of all library activities, both statistical and descriptive.
   6. To process interlibrary loans.process interlibrary loans.
   7. To develop and maintain a volunteer/Friends of the Library Society program.
   8. To train, supervise and evaluate temporary and volunteer staff.

3. Relations with the Board
   1. To act as technical advisor to the Board.
   2. To recommend policies to the Board.
   3. To carry out all approved policies of the Board.
   4. To attend all Board meetings.
   5. To keep the Board fully and regularly informed on all aspects of library operations and programs.
   6. To consult with the Board on instances of out of the ordinary expenditure.
   7. Shall present a summary of what has occurred and how projects are progressing at each board meeting.

4. Other responsibilities