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Integral to the Mission of the Williams County Public Library (WCPL) is the provision of information to meet the needs of our patrons. WCPL endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services to fulfill this mission. It is within this context that WCPL offers access to the Internet and office productivity applications.

WCPL supports the concepts of intellectual freedom and of equitable access to information, and does not control or censor databases or services available through the Internet.

Board Policy:

Williams County Public Library (WCPL) provides free Internet access points or "hot spots" at select locations of its facilities during normal library business hours for users with portable computers or devices capable of receiving wireless signals. These access points will allow users to access the Internet from their laptop computers when sitting within range of the access points.

Administrative Procedure:
Acceptable Use

The Library’s administrative and financial records shall be retained in accordance with the following criteria. A file shall serve as the official record of all actions taken by the Records Commission. The file shall contain all disposal lists and approvals. Records shall fall into two (2) categories, permanent and non-permanent. The following show the retention period of specific types.

PERMANENT

All Williams County Public Library buildings and property are designated as smoke-free environments. 

Smoking and vaping of e-cigarettes or other vaping devices is prohibited within any building or vehicle, and on any property operated by the Williams County Public Library System. 

Approved January 18, 2021

Board Policy:

The Williams County Public Library may approve, on a limited basis, to area groups the right to sell or solicit funds or collect donated items for their organization or group.

Administrative Procedure:

All solicitations will be based on the following criteria:

Trustees must promote the highest level of library service while observing ethical standards.

Trustees must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the institution.

It is incumbent upon any trustee to disqualify himself/herself immediately whenever the appearance of a conflict of interest exists.

Trustees must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution.

The purpose of Teacher’s Card Collections and Assistance is to facilitate the use of the Library and local resources and to provide curriculum support for the teachers in the Williams County Public Library’s service area.

Teachers and Homeschoolers are required to complete a teacher application form and a personal application form and receive two Williams County Public Library cards. The teacher card will allow the following privileges:

The Williams County Public Library welcomes children to its facilities and services. However, responsibility for the behavior and well-being of children using the library rests with the parent, guardian, or assigned caregiver, not with the library’s personnel.

Library staff members cannot accept responsibility for the safety, care, or entertainment of unsupervised children in the library. Children under the age of seven (7) years may not be left unattended by a parent or caregiver in any part of the building.

The Williams County Public Library has, on occasion, special projects to which members of the community may be interested in volunteering their time and talents.

Volunteers may apply to the Director, or any supervisor, who will supply information regarding current needs of the Library, a schedule of hours volunteers are needed, responsibilities of volunteers, and necessary paperwork. Parental permission is required for volunteers under the age of 18.

Volunteers are expected to comply with the Employee Code of Conduct.

Weeding shall be defined as the process of withdrawing materials from the Library collection. Weeding shall be done by or under the supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, or Branch Manager. All weeded material shall be previewed by the Director before final withdrawal from the collection.

Criteria for weeding shall be as follows: