Do You Need a Policy?

Policies are legal statements of the board and should not be overused to restrict access to public resources or hinder staff in carrying out the mission of the library.
 
With that said, sometimes it isn't necessary to formalize policies. Allowing the director to make decisions and direct staff in ways that are consistent with adopted policies can be clarified through procedures and regular supervision.
 
Work through the questions in the activity below to think through an issue your library is considering for policy adoption.  Be as specific as you can be in thinking through responses to the questions.
 

 

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