Policies

Skokie Public Library policies are official statements adopted by our Board of Trustees. These policies ensure that we operate in a way that fulfills the library’s mission and vision.

Our vision and mission

Vision

Skokie Public Library is the heart of a vibrant village where people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures engage in lifelong learning and discovery while actively participating in the life of the community.

Mission

As a springboard for personal growth and community development, Skokie Public Library promotes discovery, enrichment, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas through a broad spectrum of resources and experiences.

Read our strategic plan to learn more about how we're embodying our values and mission. 

Our 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

Types of organizations that can reserve meeting rooms.

Patron Privacy and Confidentiality Policy

Confidentiality and use of patron information.

Programming Policy

Why the library selects which programs.

Public Comment at Board Meetings Policy

Policy regarding rules and guidelines for public participation at board meetings.

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 on 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.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

Learn about the records we keep and how to make a FOIA request.

Transparency in Coverage

In compliance with the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and Treasury Transparency in Coverage (TiC) rule, machine-readable files must be made available to the public that include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files (MRFs) are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. MRFs are monthly documents with content that can be readily processed by a computer but are not readable to humans.

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