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Library Policies

The Library Board of Trustees has approved the following policies to provide equal access to resources and ensure quality of service:

Library Policies

Bylaws for the St. Charles Public Library District

Collection Management Policy

Computer and Internet Access – English

Also available in Spanish: (en Español) Acceso a al Computadora

Covered Drinks and Food Policy

Exhibits-Display Policy and Use of Library as Public Property

FOIA – Rules and Regulations

FOIA – Email the FOIA Officers

FOIA – Categories of Public Records

FOIA – Library Information Directory

FOIA – Organizational Chart

FOIA – Records Request Form

FOIA – Board of Trustees

Freedom to Read

Freedom to View Statement

Fund Balance Policy

Gifts Policy

Investment Policy 

Library Bill of Rights – An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Access to Digital Resources and Services

Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors

Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation

Challenged Resources

Diverse Collections

Economic Barriers to Information Access

Education and Information Literacy

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Expurgation of Library Resources

Labeling Systems

Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource

Meeting Rooms

Restricted Access to Library Materials

Meeting Room Policy

Alcoholic Beverages Policy

No Smoking Ordinance

Non-Resident Cards Authorization, Resolution 2023-2024

Non-Resident Fee Letter – English

Also available in Spanish: tarjeta de la biblioteca

Notary Policy

Organizational Chart

Patron Conduct

Photography, Security Camera and Other Recording Devices Policy, with Permission Form

Programming Policy

Public Bidding Policy

Reconsideration of Library Resources

Reference, Interlibrary Loan, and Reader Services Policy

Resolution on Confidentiality and Privacy of Library Records

Rules for Public Participation in Meetings of the Board of Trustees

Service to Patrons with Disabilities

Social Media Use

Statement of Purpose and Legal Basis

STC Creative and Equipment Use Policy

Strategic Plan

Technology Strategic Plan

Unattended Child Policy – English

Also available in Spanish: Unattended Children – Spanish

Wireless Internet Policy