Knowledge Base: Library Policies

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

  Guidelines and Procedures:

  ResponsibiIities:

1. Collection Development
   1. Relate patron requests to library manager.
   2. Suggest library materials as suggested by patrons or personal appraisal.
   3. Alert library manager to items in the collection needing repair or replacement.
   4. To assist with inventory every two to three years.
   5. To add new items to the database.

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, levying overdue book fines accordingly, reshelving books, and keeping shelves clean and tidy.
   3. Suggest/help plan and carry out appropriate library related programming for all ages.
   4. To maintain an active public relations program in conjunction with the library manager and the board
   5. Assist in the maintenance of records of library activities, both statistical and descriptive.
   6. To process interlibrary loans.
   7. Any other duties assigned by the library manager or the board.