library policy
Circulation guidelines document
Library policy refers to the rules and guidelines governing how a library operates—covering everything from borrowing limits and late fees to patron conduct and collection development.
Individual policies address specific concerns: The library policy on renewals allows two extensions per item.
In computing, library policy may refer to settings controlling how software libraries are loaded or accessed.
- deselectionCanceling a prior choice
- fineAcceptable in quality
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- accessibilityEase of approach
- membershipState of belonging
eligibility · banned books · age restrictions · holds · confidentiality agreements · intellectual freedom · rule · outreach programs · cataloging · borrowing limits · return · renewals · registration · e-books · card · residency requirements · overdue · checkout
- Cultural Policyarts funding, arts council, arts councils, heritage preservation, cultural institutions
- Library Lawcirculation, interlibrary loan, e-lending, access rights, intellectual freedom
- librarieslibrarians, public libraries, librarian, research libraries, university libraries
- school librarylibrarian, librarians, school librarian, books, bookshelves
library policysuggestion
Idea proposed for consideration
recommendation · guideline · friendly reminder · tip · best practice
library policybook ban
Prohibition of specific texts
no rules · open access · free rein · anarchy