Foundational Policies

FN-01 Canadian Library Association Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
FN-02 Strategic Directions, Objectives, and Actions
FN-03 Mission Statement
FN-04 Vision Statement
FN-05 Values/Views
FN-06 Respect and Acknowledgement

Section 1 – Governance & Administration

Policy 1.2
1.2.1 Process for Policy Development
  • Policy Development Template

Planning 1.3
1.3.1 Planning Policy

Finances 1.4
1.4.1 Budget
1.4.2 Financial Records
  • Detailed Classification Retention Schedule
1.4.3 Financial Reports
1.4.4 Purchasing
1.4.5 Fundraising
  • Gift Registry
1.4.6 Causeway Treasure Trove and Ennismore Community Thrift Shop
  • Lease Agreement Treasure Trove

Advocacy 1.5
1.5.1 Advocacy Policy

Elections 
4.4.3 Library and Political Elections

Section 2 - Accessibility

Unassigned

Section 3 – Resources

Collections and Acquisitions 3.2
3.2.1 Collection Policy 
 • Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials

Volunteers 3.6
3.6.1 Principle of Volunteer Involvement
3.6.2 Recruitment and Screening
  • Selwyn Public Library Criminal Record Check
  • Volunteer Application
  • Youth Volunteer Application 
3.6.3 Orientation and Training
  • Township of Selwyn Volunteer Affirmation
  • Township of Selwyn Understanding Accessible Customer Service Booklet 
  • Health & Safety Orientation Checklist for New Volunteers 
3.6.4 Supervision and Record Keeping
3.6.5 Retentions

Section 4 - Services

Customer Service 4.1
4.1.1 Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations
4.1.2 Customer Service Standards
4.1.3 Privacy and Access to Information 
4.1.4 Food Allergy Policy
4.1.5 Customer Code of Conduct 
  • Customer Code of Conduct Staff Procedures
4.1.6 Scent Free Policy 

Lending of Materials 4.2
4.2.1 Circulation and Lending Policy
  • Approved Charges
  • Patron Registration 
4.2.2 Reference & Information
4.2.3 Local History 
4.2.4 Interlibrary Loan/Resource Sharing

Programming 4.3
4.3.1 Programming Policy
4.3.2 Children & Young Adult Services
Art display 4.3.3  
  • Art Display Call for Entry
  • Art Display Waiver

Public Spaces 4.4
4.4.1 Community Space and Public Meeting Rooms
  • Request for Use of Library Space
  • Regulations for Use of Library Space (attachment)
4.4.2 Community Information Policy
4.4.3 Library and Political Elections
4.4.4 Green Events Policy

Section 5 - Cooperation and Partnerships

Links With Other Organizations/Individuals 5.1
5.1.1 Partnership Policy 
5.1.2 Endorsements

Section 6 – Use of Technology

Planning and Administration 6.1 
6.1.1 Technology Policy 
6.1.2 Acceptable Use of Equipment, Software & networks
6.1.3 Staff use of Technology
6.1.4 Online Media Policy

Library Software 6.2
6.2.1 Integrated Library System

Section 7 - Health & Safety