Library Policies

Library Board of Trustees Bylaws
Bylaws that govern the library board of trustees.

Art Policy
The development of exhibits and collections of artwork and displays.

Children’s Area Use Policy
Guidance on appropriate use of the John & Julie Schmidt Children’s Area.

Circulation Policy
The use of library cards, including confidentiality of information.

City of Appleton Policies
The library follows city policies with board approval.

Collection Development Policy
The selection and acquisition of library resources.

Commons Use Policy
The use of the Ramona Litscher Van Asten Commons by the public and the library.

Community Information and Posting Policy
The use of the designated public posting space, display racks, and petitioning on library property.

Coworking Space Policy
The use of the U.S. Venture Coworking space by the public and the library.

Customer Service Policy
Provision of high-quality customer service to our diverse community.

Displays Policy
Guidelines for how the library displays materials and exhibits by library staff and community partners. 

Financial Policy
Budget, expenditures, gifts and donations, grants, and reporting.

Gifts and Donations Policy
Guidelines for accepting gifts and donations.

Internet Access and Computer Use Policy and Guidelines
The use of public computers and library-provided internet connectivity.

Lactation Room Policy
The use of the Jackie & Charlie Dungar Lactation Room.

Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read, and Freedom to View
The library bill of rights and statement on the freedom to read by the American Library Association.

Library Emergency Policy
Empowers the library director to make decisions to address urgent emergency needs.

Naming Opportunities Policy
Recognition for naming opportunities within the Building Beyond Words Capital Campaign.

Piano Policy
The use of the piano when booking the Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Meeting Room. 

Privacy Policy
Privacy and confidentiality rights of library users.

Programming Policy
Development of library programs and events.

Reference and Reader’s Advisory Policy
Provision of aid in helping library users find information and resources.

Safety and Security Policy
Behavior expectations, equitable access, and process to appeal restrictions.

Sensory Room Policy
The use of the Sensory Room by the public and the library.

Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy
Prohibition of use of tobacco or vaping products at the library.

Space Use Policy
The use of bookable library spaces by the public and the library.

Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Meeting Room Event Rental Fee Schedule
Information regarding the rental of the Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Meeting Room.