Drafting Library Policies

Policies are public documents communicating to all stakeholders, taxpayers, policymakers, patrons, employees, and concerned observers. 

Establish a consistent format for policies with a number, subject, headings, objective, adopted on date, revised on date, and organized by topic. 

policy format slide

The objective of the policy should be stated in an easily understood sentence which relates back to the mission of the library.  

Review and utilize language from applicable legal sources when possible.