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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. Any questions or concerns about a specific policy can be directed to CEO, Steven Kraft.

Governance

 Bylaws

Statement of Authority, Powers and Duties
Compostion 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
Standard of Acceptable Behaviour
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
Donations, Sponsorship and Fundraising
Accessible Customer Service Policy
Communications Policy
Preservation Policy
Procurement Policy
Room Rental Policy
Unattended Child Policy
Video Surveillance Policy
Digital Acquisitions and Preservation Policy
Information Services Policy

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Public Wireless Acceptable Use Policy
Public Internet Wired Acceptable Use Policy

 

 

 

 

 

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