Intellectual Freedom Policy
A policy that outlines the commitment to and role of the Library in Intellectual Freedom.
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The Board is appointed by the City, and is governed by the Act, the Regulation, the City Bylaw, and other relevant legislation. The Board has the authority for full management and control of the Library, and assumes with that authority the duty to develop policies related to the framework, governance, and operation of the Library.
The Board employs the Chief Executive Officer, who in turn implements the policies and manages the daily operations of the Library. The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board. The staff who implement Library operations are accountable to the Chief Executive Officer.
Board Policies clearly define the scope and limits within which the Library operates. Board Policies are used to provide effective parameters and direction for decisions and actions undertaken by the Board, management, and staff.
A policy that outlines the commitment to and role of the Library in Intellectual Freedom.
Policies including code of conduct, anti-nepotism, board orientation and education, liability insurance, and expenses.
Policies including monetary, in-kind, and materials donations, naming rights for sponsors, naming in recognition of philanthropic gifts, and honorific naming.
Policies including signing authority, annual audit, debt, investing, and risk management.
Policies including human resources, conditions of employment, job descriptions, performance appraisals, staff orientation and training, grievance procedure, and volunteers.
Policies including resources selection and sharing, intellectual freedom, parental responsibility, collection maintenance, reconsideration of Library resources, and resources for patrons with special needs.
Policies including Library membership, use of Library materials and premises, fees, suspension of Library privileges, confidentiality of user records, and public access network.