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Policies

The Library Board is responsible for setting policies for the governance and the operation of Guelph Public Library, in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44.

Governance

 Bylaws

Statement of Authority, Powers and Duties
Composition of the Board and Terms of Reference for Officers
Meetings of the Board
Amendment of Bylaws

Foundation

Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Statement of Values
Statement of Intellectual Freedom
Respect & Acknowledgement Declaration
Equity Diversity and Inclusion Policy

 Governance

Purpose and Duties of the Board
Board Orientation and Training
Committees of the Board
Policy Development
Planning
Financial Control Oversight
Board Advocacy
Board-CEO Partnership
Board Evaluation
Board Succession Planning

Operational

Operational

Code of Conduct
Material Selection Policy
Privacy Policy
Program Policy
Social Media Policy
Use of Library Resources During an Election
Display and Exhibit Policy
Filming and Photography on Library Premises
Distribution of Community Publicity
Accessibility in the Library
Communications Policy
Preservation Policy
Procurement Policy
Room Rental Policy
Unattended Child Policy
Video Surveillance Policy
Digital Acquisitions and Preservation Policy
Information Services Policy
Donor Privacy Policy
Gift Acceptance Policy
Philanthropic Name Recognition and Signage Policy
Borrowing Policy
Partnership Policy
Business Continuity
Community Engagement
Archives Management
Library Store Return and Refund
Library Store Shipping
Records and Information Management

 IT

IT

Public Wireless Acceptable Use Policy
Public Internet Wired Acceptable Use Policy

 

 

 

 

 

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Dan Atkins
CEO
100 Norfolk St.
Guelph, ON. N1H 4J6
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