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Cornerstones of Public Library Philosophy Statements


ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom
ALA Freedom to Read Statement
ALA Freedom to View Statement
Library Bill of Rights

Affirmed by the Library Board of Trustees July 16, 2008

Library Policies



Library policy is set by the Library Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the Washoe County Commissioners.    Policies provide the structure for the implementation of the Library's Mission, Vision, Operating Philosophy and Social Contract with the Community. 

Adult Patron Use of Youth Areas Policy
Animals in the Library Policy
Cash Policy
Collection Development Policy
Confidentiality Policy
Fines, Fees and Charges Policy
Fund Raising Policy
Gift Fund Policy
Interlibrary Loan Policy
Library Card and Borrowing Policy
Library Programs and Presenters Policy
Meeting Room Policy
Naming Libraries Policy
Patron Conduct Policy
Patron Suspension Policy
Privacy Policy
Proctoring Policy
Public Use of Bulletin Boards, Exhibit Spaces, and Display Spaces
Public Use of Library Technology Policy 
Scholarship Policy
Social Software Policy
Unattended Children Policy 
Volunteer Policy

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