Board Policy:
The Williams County Public Library will issue a library card at no charge to any resident of Ohio upon proof of residency and identification.
Non Ohio residents can also be issued a card for an annual fee of $25.00
As a member of the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Library Consortium, the WCPL will accept other SEO library member cards and treat them as if they were our own.
Approved: May 18, 2009
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
Books, audio books, and music CDs: 28 days
Magazines, videocassettes & DVDs (limit of 6 titles per patron): 7 days
NON-CIRCULATING MATERIALS include Reference, Ohio Collection, and the current issue of all adult magazine titles. The Library has the option to make books non-circulating for special school projects or programs.
RENEWAL OF MATERIALS
Board Policy:
The Local History and Genealogy Department of the Williams County Public Library acquires, preserves, and provides access to primary sources and rare materials that support the history of Williams County and its people.
Administrative Procedure:
Donations of books or other materials will be accepted when space allows. Books donated to the Library will be processed and placed on the shelves, used in book sales, or discarded in a manner determined by the Director or Branch Manager of the Williams County Public Library. All gifts must be unqualified. Materials not added to the collection will not be returned unless requested by the donor.
Board Policy:
Meeting rooms are available at some Williams County Public Library locations. Use of these rooms is free to non-profit organizations. The Library also has meeting rooms available at some locations for a rental fee.
Administrative Procedure:
Requests for use of meeting rooms will be approved by a Library Manager or Coordinator or the Administrative Assistant.
Reservations are required and a Meeting Room Agreement form must be filled out.
Organizations may be required to verify non-profit status in order to qualify for free room use.
Individuals or for-profit organizations may use library meeting rooms for private meetings or social events. No admission fees may be charged or products or services sold by any business, outside group or organization using the Library meeting room.
A. Materials
Memorials are an important part of our mission of service at the Williams County Public Library. The deep meaning and wonderful gesture associated with memorials and gifts must be held in high regard. The Director or Branch Manager will work closely with those wishing to place materials in memorial. The following procedures will be followed when accepting and processing memorial materials.
The Library gratefully accepts monetary gifts from individuals, businesses, or organizations in order to help supplement the Library’s budget and increase our service capabilities.
Gifts of these types include bequests, charitable trusts, and monetary donations and may be given as unrestricted funds or with stipulations on their use.
It is the responsibility of the staff to inform the Director of the library when donors wish to give gifts of this nature. Staff can accept monetary gifts contingent upon final approval of Director.
Under the 1976 Copyright Act, libraries may provide limited copying services for their patrons. The following guidelines must be followed for the library to comply:
Courteous, efficient and effective service to all patrons of the Williams County Public Library is expected and required of all Library employees. Failure to provide this level of service will be viewed by the Library administration as just cause for disciplinary action which could include suspension or dismissal.
Courteous service includes politeness, civility and discretion.
