Template for Reviewing Library Policies

There are a lot of questions to discuss when deciding to review a policy--not just a schedule. This template includes some questions you may need to answer before moving ahead.

Access a downloadable/printable version of this template in the Library Policies Handbook.

Title of Policy 

 

Date of Adoption or Update 

 

Who is the policy for?
  • Board 
  • Internal/Staff 
  • Library Patrons 

Rate the importance of the policy to daily operation 
  • Very important 
  • Important 
  • Neutral 
  • Somewhat Important 
  • Not Important 

Rate the difficulty of enforcing the policy
  • Very difficult 
  • Difficult 
  • Neutral 
  • Somewhat difficult 
  • Not difficult 

Is the policy required?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know 

Does the policy clearly state expectations and consequences?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know 

Does the policy clearly state who is responsible for enforcing it?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know 

Does the policy clearly state how to provide comment or suggestion for improvement?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know 

Does the policy balance library resources and service to the public?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know 

Does the policy favor service to the public with available library resources (staff/budget)?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know 

Have the statutes cited in the policy, if applicable, been updated or replaced since the last review?
  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I don’t know