Our library has much more interesting things to read than these bi-laws, but if you want them, here they are:
Library Policies:
The library board has established these policies to govern the library. These policies serve as a blue print for effective library operation, underscore the library's service philosophy and ensure that customers receive consistent service. The policies are reviewed regularly to help guarantee that they remain timely.
Meeting Room
A Meeting Room is available for public use during library hours. The Meeting Room has up to two tables for use and can seat up to twenty people. If interested in using, a form must be filled out at the library.
Administration and Governance
Policies that guide the board and staff in making the library a viable organization.The MISSION of the Logan Public Library is to serve the public without regard to age, mental ability, physical handicaps, social characteristics, economic status, ethnic origins, sex, or religious beliefs, by providing and making available books and materials for informational, recreational and intellectual use in the development and enrichment of all the people. It supports the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement and endeavors to serve the community as a center of reliable information.
Logan Public Library Bylaws
I. Library Trustees The Board of Trustees of the library shall consist of four resident members and one non-resident member. All resident members are to be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. The non resident member is to be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the county board of supervisors. All resident members of the Board shall be bona fide citizens and residents of the city. The non-resident member of the Board shall be a bona fide citizen and resident of the county. All Board Members shall be over the age of eighteen (18) years.
A. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD. The organization of the Board shall be as follows:
1. Term of Office. All appointments to the Board shall be for six (6) years, except to fill vacancies. Each term shall commence on July first. Appointments shall be made every two (2) years of one-third (1/3) of the total number or as near as possible to stagger the term.
2. Vacancies. The position of any resident trustee shall be vacant if such member moves permanently from the city. The position of a non0resident trustee shall be vacated if such member moves permanently from the county or into the city. The position of any trustee shall be deemed vacated if such member is absent from six (6) consecutive regular meetings of the Board, except in the case of sickness or temporary absence from the city or county. Vacancies in the Board shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment except that the new trustee shall fill out the unexpired term for which the appointment was made.
3. Compensation. Trustees shall receive no compensation for their services.
4. Orientations Program. An orientation program shall be held for each new member and shall consist of a guided and explanatory tour of the library, reading the Library Trustee’s Handbook and the written By-Law and Policy statements. Each new member shall become familiar with the library and other appropriate laws, and shall be shown a copy of the current budget.
B. POWERS AND DUTIES. The Board shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:
1. Offices. To meet and elect from its members a president and vice president and such other officers as it deems necessary. The library director may serve as secretary as a non-voting member. The term of office shall be one year commencing on July first of the year in which they are elected and continuing until their successors are duly elected.
2. Physical Plant. To have charge, control and supervision of the public library, its appurtenances, fixtures and rooms containing the same.
3. Charge of Affairs. To direct and control all affairs of the library.
4. Hiring of Personnel. To employ a librarian, and authorize the librarian to employ such assistants and employees as may be necessary for the proper management of the library, and fix their compensation; provided, however, that prior to such employment, the compensation of the librarian, assistants and employees shall have been fixed and approved by a majority of the members of the board voting in favor thereof.
5. Removal of Personnel. To remove the librarian, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board, and provide procedures for the removal of the assistants of employees for misdemeanor, incompetency or inattention to duty, subject, however, to the provisions of Chapter 70, Code of Iowa.
6. Purchases. To select, or authorize the librarian to select, and make purchases of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals, papers, maps, journals, other library materials, furniture, fixtures, stationary and supplies for the library within budgetary limits set by the board.
7. Use by Non-Residents. To authorize the use of the library by non-residents of the city or county and to fix charges for such use.
8. Rules and Regulations. To make and adopt, amend, modify or appeal rules and regulations, non consistent with code and the law, for the care, use, government and management of the library and the business of the board, fixing and enforcing penalties for violations.
9. Expenditures. To have exclusive control of the expenditures of all funds allocated for library purposes by the council, and of all moneys available by gift or otherwise for the erection of library buildings, and of all other moneys belonging to the library including fines and rentals under the rules of the board.
10. Gifts. To accept gifts of real property, personal property, or mixed property, and devises and bequests, including trust funds; to take the title to said property in the name of the City of Logan on behalf of the library;to execute deeds and bill of sale for the conveyance of said property; and to expend the funds received by them from such gifts, for the improvement of the library.
11. Enforce the Performance of Conditions on Gifts. To enforce the performance of conditions on gifts, donations, devises and bequests accepted by the city by action against the council.
12. Record of Proceedings. To keep a record of its proceedings.
13. County Historical Association. To have authority to make agreements with the local county historical association where such exists, and to set apart the necessary room and to care for such articles as may come into the possession of the association. The trustees are further authorized to purchase necessary receptacles and materials for the preservation and protection of such articles as are in their judgment of a historical and educational nature and pay for the same out of funds allocated for library purposes.
C. MEETINGS. Meetings shall be held each month, the date and hour to be set by the board at its annual meeting. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the president.
1. Notice of meetings shall be posted on the library bulletin board twenty (20) hours
in advance of the meeting, giving the date, time and place and possible agenda.
2. A closed meeting may be held only for personnel matters, purchase of real estate,
or to discuss matters of legal counsel and must have four affirmative votes from the five member board in order to hold a closed meeting. Discussion but not the actual voting may take place in the closed session.
3. A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting shall consist of three
members present in person.
D. CONTRACTING WITH OTHER LIBRARIES. The board shall have power to contract with other libraries in accordance with the following:
1. Contracting. The board may contract with any other board trustees of free public
libraries, any other city, school corporation, private or semi-private organization, institution of higher learning, township, or county, or with the trustees of any county library district for the use of the library by their respective residents.
2. Termination. Such a contract may be terminated at any time by mutual consent
of the contracting parties. It also may be terminated by a majority vote of the electors represented by either of the contracting parties. Such a termination proposition shall be submitted to the electors by the governing body of a contracting party on a written petition of not less than five (5) percent in number of the electors who voted for governor in the territory of the contracting party at the last general election. The petition must be presented to the governing body not less than forty (40) days before the election. The proposition may be submitted at any election provided by law that is held in the territory of the party who is seeking to terminate the contract.Access, Services and ProgramsThese policies cover policies on loan periods, borrowing privileges.BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
A. CIRCULATION. Circulating books, magazines and audio media will be circulated for a two week period unless otherwise specified at the time of withdrawal by the patron. Video media will be checked out for 2 days per item through the week with an extra day on the week-ends, Fri. check out return on Mon., Sat. check out due on Tues. Four (4) hardback books may be borrowed on each card, along with an unspecified number of non-catalog paperbacks,or magazines. Books may be reserved. Materials will be checked out to all registered borrowers. Borrowers’ cards are obtained at no charge for those in the area. Children under eight (14) years of age must be accompanied by a parent in order to obtain a borrower’s card. New patrons may have a limit of 2 items per person for the first 90 days.
B. RENEWALS. Books may be renewed two (2) times, making a total of six (6) weeks
usage, unless they are on the shelf containing the newest books. These books cannot be renewed. Renewal may be made by telephone, letter, or visit to the library.
C. REFERENCE MATERIALS. Reference materials marked as “in library use only” may not be removed from the library.
D. OVERDUES. A fine of ten cents ($.10) per day per all barcoded items will be charged, with the exception of video media, the fine is .25 per day per item. No late charges will be made on paperback books. Material borrowed by an educator for classroom use will automatically be renewed twice.
E. LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIAL. Patrons who have lost an item will be charged the replacement price. Should the lost item be found and returned a refund may be made subtracting a reasonable “overdue fine” from the amount paid to the library. Charges for damages will vary with the extent of the damage.
Collections, Computers, TechnologyThese policies govern what materials are available in the library, and how computers are to be used in the library.MATERIALS SELECTION
A. POLICY. In selecting library materials, an attempt is made to satisfy a public varying in formal education, social backgrounds and reading tastes. Under these circumstances, selection does not mean choosing only the most distinguished material, but also the most competent, pleasing and successful material in important categories for all ages which best meet the needs of the community served.
Initial responsibility for material selection lies with staff members, assisted by the Board of Trustee members. Recommendation from readers and informed literary sources should also be given consideration.
The Logan Public Library maintains that the freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It follows that the freedom of choice in material selection is an essential prerequisite of democratic library service. The library’s immunity from censorship is reasonably assured by providing a written material selection policy based on the Library Bill of Rights and the American Library Association’s “Freedom to Read” both of which are included and intended to be a part of this policy statement.
B. CENSORSHIP. If a request is received for removal of library material from the shelves, the person should be given a copy of the “Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials.” If the form is completed, it should be given to the Board of Trustees who should read the material, discuss the material and the request for its removal. The Board should then notify the patron of their decision and reason for the decision.
GIFTS, MEMORIALS AND DONATIONS. Materials received as gifts will be evaluated by the same criteria as stated above in the Materials Selection Policy. Gifts may be disposed of as defined in our Weeding Policy. A book plate may be placed in the book
VI. INTERNET ACCESS POLICIES. The Logan Public Library provides public access to the Internet in compatibility with the library’s endorsement of the Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom to Read documents and with its mission statement.
The Logan Public Library has no control over the information and cannot be held responsible for the content or quality of the information retrieved.
All Internet resources accessible through the library are provided equally to all library users. The library and its staff are not responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. Parents or guardians are advised and encouraged to supervise their children’s Internet access.
Anyone 18 and under who wishes to access the Internet must have Parent/Legal Guardianship consent form on file at the library and complete basic instruction provided by the library. Consent forms are available at the check-out desk and must be witnessed by a member of the library staff.
Misuse of the computer or Internet access will result in loss of your computer privileges. The library may charge a patron for damage to software and equipment resulting from their use. If the patron is a minor, the parents or guardians will be held responsible.
To use the computer, patrons must sign in at the check-out desk.
Every person wanting to use the Internet can receive training. From time to time the Logan Public Library may provide formal training free of charge for users of the Internet. The library cannot provide in depth training,however, they may offer searching suggestions and answer questions.
Use of the library’s Internet connection is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
The library reserves the right to limit the use of its resources to the public. A nominal fee will be charged for certain consumable supplies such as paper.
Current policies, established as needed and at the discretion of the director and the Board of Trustees, may be posted near the computers.
Personnel
This policy covers library staff employment.LIBRARY PERSONNEL. It is the duty of the board to employ competent and qualified persons as the librarian and staff. Not more than one member of a family shall serve on the staff at one time.
A. LIBRARY DIRECTOR - JOB QUALIFICATIONS. The applicant for this position should offer as much Library Science education and experience as possible. This person must have public relations skills, be able to manage the staff and to attend to the financial business of the library.
B. LIBRARY DIRECTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION. The Director will manage the book collection, which includes selection, purchase, classification and weeding. The Director is responsible for staying within the budget; for financial bookkeeping of income and expenditures, for payroll; and for long range plans and assisting in grant writing. The Director is responsible for all reports to the Library Board, City, State and Federal Governments; will handle all statistical reports to the Regional and Sate Libraries; and will keep abreast of government requirements. The Director is to keep abreast of developing technologies, and is responsible for implementation, update and maintenance of computers and software. The Director is responsible for employing such staff as necessary for proper management of the Library, for staff hours, duties and job performance. The Director shall train staff in skills necessary for library function. All programming and scheduling is under the jurisdiction of the Director, and ultimately, the Library Board. It is the Director who will handle public relations for the Library. The Directory may serve as Secretary of the Library Board and is responsible to them. The Director is to be present at all Board Meetings.
This is a full time position with flexible hours – hours to be determined by the Board. The Director shall meet the same general requirements of other employees, covering for others when needed, do housekeeping duties and attend classes when feasible.
C. ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN – JOB QUALIFICATIONS. The applicant for this position must have the ability to meet and accommodate the public in a polite and helpful manner. The assistant librarian should be a library-oriented person who is willing to improve public service by pursuing knowledge in this field. Basic office skills and a familiarity with common office machinery is a requirement.
D. ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN – JOB DESCRIPTION. This person will be familiar with procedures for opening and closing the library; for maintaining the circulation desk; for reference interviews with patrons; and for the inter-library loan process. Other duties include maintenance of the magazine area; assisting in the processing and repairing of books for circulation; updating of catalog , audit over dues and end of the month tallies for copier, petty cash and circulation reports. This person is also responsible for checking supplies. This person may also serve as Youth Services librarian.
This is a part time position with flexible hours – the hours to be determined by the board. This employee will have some evening and Saturday hours.
E. YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN – JOB QUALIFICATIONS. The applicant for this position must like children and relate well to them. This person should have a library orientation towards children’s literature and an interest and talent in the planning and execution of programs for the children’s library.
F. YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN – JOB DESCRIPTION. This person is responsible for the overall care of the children’s library and the young adults library. This includes: Maintaining the circulation desk, catalog card filing, juvenile overdues, and keeping the room physically attractive. A major responsibility is the planning and carrying out of story hours, reading programs and special decorations and book displays. This person may also serve as Assistant Librarian.
This is a part time position with flexible hours – the hours to be determined by the board. This employee will have some evening and Saturday hours.
G. ALL LIBRARIANS. All librarians will be familiar with each others duties. All librarians will share equally in the following duties: assisting at library presentations, bulletin board maintenance, and in dusting and maintaining the shelves. They will also, when possible and affordable, attend any classes offered which would improve job performance. Employees will fill in for each other during illness and vacation time. They will at all times strive towards certification and improvement goals.
H. WAGE BENEFITS. All employees shall be given an annual performance and wage review by the Library Board at the end of the fiscal year. All changes in compensation will become effective at the beginning of the fiscal year unless otherwise deemed necessary by the Library Board. All employees shall be paid by the hour, with social security, IPERS and Federal withholding to be withheld from the paychecks according to the current rate. Library employees are eligible to be part of the Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement System. A share is paid by the employee and a share by the library.
I. VACATION. After being employed at the Logan Public Library for one year, the Library Director and the Children’s Librarian will be entitled to one week of vacation with pay determined by the number of hours ordinarily worked in a one week period. After five consecutive years of employment, the Library Director and Children's librarian will be entitled to two weeks of vacation with pay determined by the number of hours ordinarily worked in a two week period. Vacation days are not accruable.
J. SICK/PERSONAL LEAVE. The Library Director may accrue sick/personal leave as follows: 1 year-1 week paid, 2 years-2 weeks paid, 3 years and on 3 weeks paid. Four weeks of sick leave will be the maximum number of days that can be accumulated. The Children’s Librarian, after being employed for one year, shall be entitled to one week of sick/personal leave. Two weeks of sick leave will be the maximum number of days to be accumulated.
K. HOLIDAYS. The library shall be closed for New Years Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Library hours for Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Eve Day shall be determined at the discretion of the library director. For holiday pay, personnel shall be paid for the regular hours ordinarily worked.
L. SUBSTITUTES. Anyone not being able to work hours at their given time shall notify the library director who will ask other personnel to work the hours, if possible, or if none can, than a suitable substitute shall be chosen by the library director.
M. CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES. Time off will be given to attend library meetings and continuing education classes. Travel expenses will be paid at the current rate of mileage. The library will pay for a substitute, but it is expected that the staff member will return to the library as soon as possible to assume his or her duties. Tuition for elective continuing education credit will be paid for by the person receiving the credits.
N. RESIGNATIONS. Resignations shall be given in writing to the board secretary and should be received at least one month preceding the resignation effective date.
LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE POLICIES
- COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
- POLICY. In selecting library materials, and attempt is made to satisfy a public varying in formal education, social backgrounds and reading tastes. Under these circumstances, selection does not mean choosing only the most distinguished material, but also the most competent, pleasing and successful material in important categories for all ages which best meet the needs if the community served. The library adheres to the Freedom To Read information statement.
C. GIFTS, MEMORIALS, AND DONATIONS. Materials received as gifts will be evaluated by the same criteria as stated above in the Material Selection Policy. Gifts may be disposed of as defined in our Weeding Policy. A book plate may be placed in the book.
D. WEEDING. The library maintains an active program of weeding the library’s collection. Material that is worn, damaged, outdated, duplicated, or no longer used may be removed from circulation. Other factors taken into consideration are frequency of circulation, community interest, and availability of other material on the subject.
II. PATRON CONFIDENTIALITY. Library numbers instead of names are used on checking out materials to patrons so that anyone looking at the card is unable to identify who the borrower is. Borrower’s cards are obtained at no charge for those in the area.
According to state rulings, circulation records are kept confidential unless a court order asks for their release. The records shall be released only pursuant to an investigation of a particular person or organization suspected of committing a known crime. The records shall be released on upon a judicial determination that a rational connection exists between the requested release of information is a legitimate end and the need for the information is cogent and compelling. All staff members should be aware of this law.
III. SEX OFFENDER POLICY. In accordance with Iowa code chapter 692A the Board of Trustees for the Logan Public Library prohibits the presence of sex offenders to be present or loiter within 300 feet of Library property.
The Library Director acts as “library administrator” for purposes of Iowa chapter 692A.The Library Director will not give the written permission required by Iowa Code Section 692A.113(f)
Sex offender as used throughout this policy is defined as a person who is required to be registered within the Iowa Sex Offender Registry and who has been convicted of a sex offense against a minor.
Registered sex offenders may be eligible for library services, depending on their residence address. They may register for a card directly via phone or designee and make arrangements for a person of their choosing to select, check out and return materials using that card. Under any of these circumstances, the sex offender will remain responsible for all activity on their card.
The issuance of a library card to a sex offender does not constitute written permission from the library administrator for that offender to be present on library property.
Violations of this policy will be immediately reports to law enforcement, and violators will lose all library privileges.
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IV. PATRON CONDUCT
Policy of the Logan Public Library states that the librarians have the discretion to ask any patron to leave the property of the library due to disruptive behavior, as determined by the librarian(s) or defined below. If the patron does not leave, the local authorities will be called and asked to handle the situation.
If the patron has to be asked to leave on a second occasion, that patron will not be able to return to the library for a period of one year. However, if the patron is a minor they can return if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Disruptive behavior is generally defined as “any patron behavior that interferes with the normal operation of the library or which interferes with another patron’s ability to use the library.”
Disruptive behavior includes but is not limited to:
·Any behavior that endangers the safety or health of others or destroys property, including verbal threats.
·Violation of any local, state, or federal law.
·Monopolizing library resources or staff time.
·Rough housing, rowdiness, running in the library, fighting, or wrestling.
·Solicitation of any kind or panhandling on library property.
·Poor hygiene that constitutes a nuisance.
·Campaigning, petitioning, interviewing, starting conversation or surveying patrons or staff in a way that disrupts library activities.
·Trespassing in nonpublic areas.
·Being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
·Abusive, foul, or obscene language or gestures.
·Loud talking, laughing, or using audio equipment or cell phones that disturbs or could disturb other patrons. Loiteringor excessive aimless/restless roaming. Loitering after closing.
·Eating or drinking in the library except for bottles and cups with secured lids. Food is not allowed, unless provided during a library-sanctioned event, or in the meeting rooms.
·Carrying a weapon in the library or on library property (unless authorized by law
·Pets or animals, unless they are part of a sponsored exhibit or program; or a service animal.
·Other kinds of behavior deemed inappropriate in the opinion of the Director or designated staff members
V. BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
- CIRCULATION. Circulating books, magazines, and audio media will be circulated for a two week period unless otherwise specified at the time of withdrawal by the patron. Video media will be checked out for 3 days per item. New patrons may have a limit of two (2) items per person for the first 60 days. Books may be reserved. Materials will be checked out to all registered borrowers. Borrower’s cards are obtained at no charge for those in the area. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent in order to obtain a borrower’s card. The library also adheres to the confidentiality policy under article 2 of the Service Policies.
- RENEWALS. Books may be renewed two (2) times, making a total of six (6) weeks usage, unless they are on the shelf containing the newest books. These books may not be renewed if there is a hold. One 3 day renewal may be made on media items. Two weeks renewal may be made by telephone, letter, visit to the library or email. On all 2 week check out items fines begin after 6 weeks.
- REFERENCE MATERIALS. Reference materials marked as “in library use only” may not be removed from the library.
- OVERDUES. A fine of ten cents ($.10) per day per all bar coded items will be charged, with the exception of video media which the fine is $.25 per day per item. Material borrowed by an educator for classroom use will automatically be renewed twice. Five dollars is the maximum fine per item to accrue. We will have “Fine Free” Fridays, all items returned on Friday will be free of fines.
- LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIAL. Patrons who have lost an item will be charged the replacement price. Should the lost item be found and returned; a refund may be made subtracting a reasonable “overdue fine” from the amount paid to the library. Charges for damages will vary with the extent of the damage.
VI. EQUIPMENT
- COPIER.
- The copier shall be operated by the library staff only
- The copyright law of the United States governs the making of photocopies of copyrighted material.
- The charge for copies will be determined by the Library Board. Non-profit organizations may be charged less.
- COMPUTER.
- The charge for copies from the computer will be determined by the Library Board. Non-profit organizations may be charged less.
VII. INTERNET ACCESS POLICIES.
The Logan Public Library provides public access to the internet in compatibility with the library’s endorsement of the Library Bill of Rights, The Freedom to Read documents and with its mission statement.
The Logan Public Library has no control over the information and cannot be held responsible for the content or quality of the information retrieved.
All Internet resources accessible through the library are provided equally to all library users.The library and its staff are not responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children.Parents or guardians are advised and encouraged to supervise their children’s Internet access.
Anyone 18 and under who wishes to access the Internet must have Parent/Legal Guardianship consent form on file at the Library and complete basic instruction provided by the library.Consent forms are available at the check-out desk and must be witnessed by a member of the library staff.
Misuse of the computer or Internet access will result in loss of your computer privileges.The library may charge a patron for damage to software and equipment resulting from their use.If the patron is a minor, the parents or guardians will be held responsible.
To use the computer, patrons must sign in at the check-out desk.
Every person wanting to use the Internet can receive training.From time to time the Logan Public Library may provide formal training, free of charge, for users of the Internet.The library staff cannot provide in-depth training; however, they may offer searching suggestions and answer questions.
Use of the library’s Internet connection is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
Library equipment may not be used to make unauthorized copies of copyrighted material.
The library reserves the right to limit the use of its resources to the public.A nominal fee will be charged for certain consumable supplies such as paper.
Current policies, established as needed and at the discretion of the director and the Board of Trustees, may be posted near the computers.
With regard to wireless access the library cannot guarantee a secure wireless connection at all times and in all places of the library.Many things can interfere including the building, cordless phones, etc. causing a lost signal.The library takes no responsibility for lost data, etc. due to network failure.Any information being sent or received could potentially be intercepted by other wireless users.Patrons entering personal information, credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc., do so at their own risk.The wireless internet the library offers is unfiltered.
- Wii GAMING
Misuse of the wii console, wii games or television will result in loss of your privileges. The library may charge a patron for damages to games and equipment resulting from their misuse. If the person is a minor, the parent/guardian will be held responsible.
A time of 30 minutes will be enforced when others are on a waiting list.
Patrons may not bring in their own games.
If these policies are not abided by, the use of the wii will be revoked. IX.BUILDING
- BULLETIN BOARD. Individuals or organizations may place items on the bulletin board if there is room without disturbing the current library display and if material meets what is generally known as “a standard acceptable to the community”. Such placement does not signify that it is being endorsed by the library.
- MEETING ROOM.
- Meeting room facilities at the public library are available at no charge, during regular library hours only, to any educational, cultural or other non-commercial civic group.
- Application for meeting room space must be made in writing at the adult circulation desk at least one week prior to the meeting date, and must be approved by the director.
- Light refreshments may be served provided that the person in charge takes care of the clean up.
- Use of the library space for meetings in no way implies library endorsement of ideas expressed in the meetings or of the aims and goals of the organizations using the facilities. All groups will abide the established rules.
- Unattended Children Policy
- Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times.
- Children ages 7 and under must have a parent or caregiver in the Library building at all times.
- A caregiver must be a mature adolescents at least 12 years of age.
- Children ages 8 and older may use the Library unattended, subject to the rules and regulations of the Logan Public Library concerning behavior, conduct and demeanor (see Behavior Policy). If a child under the age of 7 is left unattended, the parent/ caregiver will be located in the building and informed of the Library’s policy. If not found in the building, further efforts to locate the parent/caregiver, including phoning, will be made. If the parent/ caregiver is not located, or if the library is closing, the police will be called to assume responsibility for the child.
X. BUDGET. Work shall be begun in time that the budget estimate may be submitted to the city council in December for the fiscal year beginning the following July 1.
XI. INSURANCE. Periodic checks should be made to see that the city is carrying liability insurance. The library assumes the expense of the insurance on the building and its contents.
DEFINITIONS
INTER-LIBRARY LOANS: This is a state wide system which allows patrons to request and receive materials not available in their local libraries. The main thrust of the program is within our own Southwest Region. All participating libraries send their holdings to be placed on the catalog. We can request items and in turn also send materials to other libraries. Materials not available online may be called into the regional office in Council Bluffs, they have access to materials available outside of the state.
OPEN-ACCESS: This is a state-library project in which participating libraries honor the library card of any patron within the state of Iowa. Patrons may borrow or return materials to any library. A report of transactions is sent to the state. The library is then compensated (the amount set by the state) for materials loaned, postage for returns, and materials damaged or lost. Logan is a participant in this program.
LOCATOR: This is a statewide listing of materials available in the state by author, title and subject. Patrons may request these materials be sent to them.
