Policies

ADA Policy

Statements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act

ALA Code of Ethics

General ethical principles adopted by libraries

Appropriate Library Use

General expectations of behavior in the library

Art Acquisitions Policy

How the library selects artwork

Borrowing Policy

Ability of Skokie cardholders and residents of other communities to check out materials

Bylaws of the Board of Trustees

Regulations that govern the Library Board of Trustees

Capital Asset Policy

Accountability over capital assets and information needed for the preparation of financial statements

Ethics Policy

State requirement related to behavior of government employees

Finance Policy

Policy relating to the library's finances

Freedom of Information Act

Information about the Freedom of Information Act as it applies to the library

Internet Usage Policy

Provision and use of the internet

Investment Policy

Guidance for how the library invests any available funds

Meeting Room Policy

Who can reserve meeting rooms

Patron Privacy and Confidentiality Policy

Confidentiality and use of patron information

Programming Policy

Why the library selects which events

Public Comment at Board Meetings Policy

Policy regarding rules and guidelines for public participation at board meetings

Public Library Trustee Ethics Statement

Official statement from United for Libraries

Remote Participation Policy

Policy regarding Board of Trustees attendance and participation in meetings via telephone, video, or internet

Resources Selection Policy

Why the library selects which materials

Supervision of Children Policy

Pertains to children younger than eight years old

Sustainability Policy

Information about our green practices and standards

Travel Reimbursement Policy

Policy on staff reimbursement of travel, lodging, and meal expenses for professional development

Video Surveillance Policy

Use of closed circuit television (CCTV) to observe and record public areas in the library

Volunteer Policy

Information on volunteering at the library

Whistleblower Reporting and Anti-Retaliation Policy and Procedures

Policy to provide procedures for reporting improper governmental actions