Library Policies

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Melrose Park Public Library policies are official statements adopted by our Board of Trustees. These policies ensure that we operate in a way that most effectively fulfills the Library’s Mission and Service Goals.

Using the Library

The following policies are PDF files, please use the free Adobe Reader program to read them.

Library Services, Materials, & Use of Library Facility

Borrowing, Circulation, & Confidentiality
Collection Development
Patron Technology
Hotspot Lending
iPad Lending
PODs
Photography & Video
Patron Rules of Behavior
Reference & Information Services
Safe Child

Freedom of Information Act

Freedom of Information Guide
FOIA Request Form

ALA Ethics

The following practices and ethics are direct links from the American Library Association.

Best Practices & Ethics

ALA Code of Ethics
Library Bill of Rights
Freedom to Read
Freedom to View