Library Governance – Library Policies

Library 101:Policies – North Dakota State Library short video

Determining Whether a Document is a Policy, Procedure or Guideline – University of Wisconsin Madison

Notes on Library Policy – Vermont Department of Libraries

Developing and Writing Library Policies and Procedures – By Stephen Henson of BE&K Engineering. Includes an excellent list of additional sources.

Write for your audience – plainlanguage.gov website

Clear and to the Point – Texas State Library and Archives Commission webinar

TSLAC is statutorily required to implement components of HB 900 and SB 13. See HB 900 FAQ for additional information. SB 13 requires an update to the collection development policies, which are now in process.

The Texas Education Agency has published a guidance document on SB 13, which is available here. Professional library and educational groups have also developed resources that educators may wish to reference.

Library Law Spotlight: What Makes a Good Policy – Library of Michigan webinar

SB 412 – Texas Library Association

SB 13 Implementation (School Libraries) – Texas Library Association

HB 900 Implementation (School Libraries) – Texas Library Association

Please note these links will take you to a third party’s website. TSLAC does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content of any information on any external website. This information is provided as an additional resource for informational purposes.

Privacy Audits for Public Libraries (webinar) – Niche Academy

Data Privacy Audit –  San Francisco Public Library

Privacy Policy –  San Francisco Public Library

Privacy and Confidentiality Policy – Mesa County Libraries

Library Patron Privacy and Confidentiality Policy – Jefferson County Public Library

Public Library Policy Resources – WiseLearn Resources

Guidelines on Public Internet Access in Libraries – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Library Technology and Internet Access Policy – Seguin Public Library 

Technology Use Policy – St. Louis Public Library

Acceptable Use of Internet & Public Computers – Austin Public Library

Computer and Internet Use Policy – Avondale Library

Acceptable Use of the Internet and Library Public Computers – Multnomah County Library

Library Policies: Circulation – Central Kansas Library System

Circulation Policy Checklist – Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Public Library Sample Policies – Colorado Department of Education

Library Policies – Central Kansas Library System

Public Library Director Toolkit – North Dakota State Library

WebJunction: Policies & Procedures – "...everything from computer to privacy policies."