The following is a selected list of Indiana public library policies that have been shared or selected as examples by the Library Development Office. Additional information on policies can be found in the most recent edition of the New Directors Manual.
This should not be considered endorsement or approval by the state. It is expected that your library will review the requirements of the law, look at a variety of sample policies, and create a policy that works for your library. It is suggested that your library attorney review your final policies before adoption. It is further suggested that policies be reviewed on a set cycle, as required by law, and as necessary to address current situations.
It is suggested that your library attorney review your final policies before adoption. It is further suggested that policies be reviewed on a set cycle, as required by law, and as necessary to address current situations.
- Audio Visual
- Behavior and Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs
- Bulletin Boards, Display Cases, Exhibits and Handouts
- Capital Fixed Asset
- Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Library Cards, and Related Policies
- Collection Development
- Computer Automation Disaster
- Confidentiality/Public Records/Records Exempted from Disclosure
- Credit Card
- Device Lending Policies
- Disaster/Emergency
- Electronic Meetings
- Fax
- Finance, Gifts and Investments
- Information/Reference Services
- Internal Controls
- Internet Acceptable Use/Computer
- Meeting Room
- Outreach
- Personnel and Policy Manuals
- Photograph, Video Surveillance, and Other Recordings
- Proctoring
- Purchasing
- Social Media
- Unattended Children
- Weather Emergencies/Closings
For all other policies, see individual library websites listed by library in the public library directory, http://www.in.gov/library/pldirectory.htm
LDO HT 5-18-2021