Policies, Guidelines & Forms
100 – Philosophy
102 – ALA Code of Ethics (1/23/2025) – PDF will open
104 – Customer Service Standard (1/23/2025) – PDF will open
106 – Intellectual Freedom Policies (1/23/2025) – PDF will open
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108 – Long Range Plan (6/15/2023)
110 – Mission, Vision and Values (1/23/2025) – PDF will open
200 – Administration
202 – Board Bylaws (4/24/2025) – PDF will open
204 – Code of Ethics (8/21/2018) – PDF will open
206 – Confidentiality of Patron Records (3/27/25) – PDF will open
207 – Cybersecurity Policy (3/27/25) – PDF will open
208 – Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Bylaws (7/16/2020) – PDF will open
210 – Investment Policy (3/27/25) – PDF will open
212 – Meetings & Records Policy (3/27/25) – PDF will open
214 – Sale of Surplus Property (4/24/2025) – PDF will open
216 – St. Joseph Public Library Foundation Bylaws (12/17/2007) – PDF will open
220 – Historic Buildings and Grounds Consultations Guidelines (12/21/21) – PDF will open
300 – Public Services
301 – Display Policy (6/15/2023) – PDF will open
302 – Behavior Policy (2/27/2025) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 302 – Behavior Policy (2/27/2025) – PDF will open
303 – Filming & Photography Policy (1/19/22) – PDF will open
304 – Harassment & Discrimination Policy (4/24/2025) – PDF will open
306 – Interlibrary Loan Policy (5/22/2025) – PDF will open
308F – Institutional Letter & Card Application (9/15/21) – PDF will open
310F – Internet Consent Form (6/2023) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 310F – Internet Consent Form (6/2023) – PDF will open
312F – Library by Mail Application (4/30/2019) – PDF will open
314 – Library Card Policy (2/27/25) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 314 – Library Card Policy (2/27/25) – PDF will open
314F – Library Card Application (2018) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 314F – Library Card Application (2018) – PDF will open
316 – Restricting Access to Online Materials for Minors Policy (7/20/2023) – PDF will open
318 – Meeting Room Policy (7/20/2023) – PDF will open
320F – Parent/Guardian Welcome to Child’s Card Letter (4/26/2016) – PDF will open
322 – Pets & Service Animals Policy (5/22/2025) – PDF will open
324 – Exam Proctoring Policy & Guidelines (5/22/2025) – PDF will open
325 – Programming Policy (5/22/2025) – PDF will open
326 – Public Assembly, Petitioning and Distribution of Literature on Library District Property Policy (6/26/25) – PDF will open
328 – Public Computers and Internet Policy (7/25/2024) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 328 – Public Computers and Internet Policy (7/25/2024) – PDF will open
330 – Public Services Policy (7/20/2023) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 330 – Public Services Policy (4/26/21) – PDF will open
332 – Social Media Policy (6/26/2025) – PDF will open
334 – Suspension of Privileges for Health & Safety Reasons Policy (6/26/2025) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 334 – Suspension of Privileges for Health & Safety Reasons Policy (3/26/2019) – PDF will open
336 – 3D Printer Policy (6/26/2025) – PDF will open
338 – Unattended Minors Policy (4/26/2016) – PDF will open
Spanish Language 338 – Unattended Minors Policy (4/26/26) – PDF will open
340 – Use of Photographs and Photographic Reproductions Owned by the St. Joseph Public Library (7/23/19) – PDF will open
342 – Weapons Policy (9/26/2017) – PDF will open
400 – Emergency
402F – Accident Summary Report – PDF will open
404b – Guidelines for Disinfecting Library Branches with Staff and/or Patrons Present (6/18/20) – PDF will open
404d – Ongoing COVID-19 Response Plans and Procedures (6/15/22) – PDF will open
406 – Weather or Emergency Closure of Branches Policy (11/26/2019) – PDF will open
500 – Collection Development
502 – Collection Development Policy (7/20/2023) – PDF will open
504 – Gifts and Donations Policy (2/16/2023) – PDF will open
506F – Materials Donation Tax Letter – PDF will open
508 – Oral History Deed of Gift (3/28/2017) – PDF will open
510F – Oral History Donor Agreement (3/28/2017) – PDF will open
512 – Reconsideration Policy of Library Materials, Programs, Events, or Displays (6/15/2023) – PDF will open
512F – Patron Challenge to Library Materials, Programs, Events, or Displays (6/15/2023) – PDF will open