Library Policies

If you would like to review the library's policies, there is a printed copy available at the library.

Our policies cover:
I. Administration & Government

A. City Ordinance

B. Board of Trustees Bylaws

C. Mission Statement

D. Technology Vision Statement

E. Freedom to Read & Library Bill of Rights (from ALA & ILA)

II. 5 Year Plan

III. Technology Plan

IV. Library Services: Collection

A. Collection Development

a. Intellectual Freedom

b. Challenge/Request for Reconsideration

B. Selection Policy

a. Withdrawal of Materials

b. Weeding Criteria

c. Donations & Gifts

d. Cataloging Standards

e. Acquisition Criteria

f. CREW in 10 Steps

V. Library Services: Operations

A. Circulation Services

a. Borrower Eligibility & Responsibility

b. Day Care Policy

c. Loan Periods

d. Interlibrary Loan Service

e. Fines & Fees

f. Overdue Materials Policy

g. Suspended Privileges

h. Code of Iowa 702.22, 714.5, & 808.12

B. Closings

a. Holiday Closings

b. Inclement Weather Closings

c. Public Health Emergency Closing (New, April 2020)

C. Hours & Services

D. Internet

a. Computer & Internet Use

b. Rules & Regulations

c. Wireless Access

d. Internet Safety

E. Other

a. Problem/Disruptive Patron

b. Sex Offenders Against Minors Policy

c. Unattended Child

d. Proctoring

e. Bulletin Board Policy (New, April 2020)

F. Reference Services

VI: Personnel

A. Payroll Withholdings, IPERS, Worker's Compensation (City of Manson)

B. Sick Leave

C. Vacation

D. Funeral (Bereavement) Leave

E. Paid Holidays

F. Equal Opportunity Employment/Affirmative Action

G. Drug-free Workplace

H. Organizational Chart

a. Evaluations

b. Discipline, Dismissal, Resignation, Retirement

I. Job Descriptions

a. Director

b. Assistant Director

c. Children's Librarian

d. Program Coordinator

e. Program Coordinator/Children's Librarian

f. Library Clerk I

g. StoryTeller

h. Library Clerk II

J. Library Staff Competencies

K. New Employee Orientation