Policies

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Policy Statements

Library policies are determined by the Board of Trustees in its monthly meetings. Current policies may also be accessed at the Circulation, Reference, and Youth Services desks as well as the Administrative office.

Name Document
Bylaws of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Download Document
Circulation Policy Download Document
Computer Use Policy Download Document
Confidentiality of Library Records Policy Download Document
Gifts to the Library Policy Download Document
Graham Fund Policy Download Document
Group Visits Policy Download Document
Identity Protection Policy Download Document
Investment Policy Download Document
Materials Selection Policy Download Document
Medical Emergency Policy Download Document
Meeting Room Policy Download Document
Non-Harassment Policy Download Document
Patron Behavior Policy Download Document
Personnel Policy Download Document
Programs Policy Download Document
Prohibited Gifts Policy Download Document
Public Comment at Board Meetings Policy Download Document
Public Displays, Notices, Handouts and Related Activities Policy Download Document
Reference Services Policy Download Document
Request for Review Form Download Document
Responsibilities of Library Board and Library Director Download Document
Safe Child Policy Download Document
Social Media Policy Download Document
Timber Trails Fund Policy Download Document
Tutoring Policy Download Document
Volunteer Policy Download Document

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the Library does maintain a list of all employees whose total compensation package is greater than $75,000 per year. This list is available for inspection in the Administrative Offices of the Library, Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

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