Please Note:
Our Policy Manual is currently in the process of being updated/revised.
The links below are attached to the most recent approved policies.
All Richland Community Library policies must be drafted and approved by our Board of Trustees.
If you have any questions regarding specific policies or the policy approval process, please contact the library's Director at (269) 629.9085 or email richlandclibrary@gmail.com.

Section 1 – Governance 

• 1.10     Mission Statement
• 1.15    Objectives
• 1.20    Board By-Laws
• 1.21    Board Expenses
• 1.22    Public Comment at Board Meetings
• 1.23    Open Meetings
• 1.25    Equal Opportunity
• 1.30    Relationships to Other Governmental Units
• 1.35    Resident and Non-Resident

Section 2 – Operations

• 2.05    External Door Keys
• 2.10    Bulletin Board
• 2.15    Patron Complaints
• 2.20    Cell Phones and Pagers
• 2.21    Employee Cell Phone Use
• 2.25    Emergency Closing
• 2.30    Code of Conduct
• 2.35    Library Hours
• 2.40    Use of the Library
• 2.45    Lost and Found
• 2.50    Photo Reproduction
• 2.55    Solicitations
• 2.60    Meeting Space Use
• 2.61    Guest Presenters
• 2.61A  Art Policy
• 2.61B Artist Contract
• 2.65    Telephone Use
• 2.70    Weapons
• 2.75    Staffing of the Library
• 2.80     Internet Use
• 2.85    Incident Accident Report
• 2.90    Safe Child Policy
• 2.95    Facility Space Management

Section 3 – Materials Selection

• 3.10    Material Buying and Selection (Collection Development)
• 3.15    Periodicals
• 3.20    Patron Requests for Reconsideration
  • Please visit the library to receive a paper copy of the reconsideration form. 
• 3.25    Weeding of Collection                            

Section 4 – Donations

• 4.10  Aesthetics and Gifts Committee
• 4.15  Gifts and Gift Acceptance
• 4.20  Memorials

Section 5 – Circulation

• 5.10   Circulation Policy
• 5.12    Educator Card
• 5.15    Circulation of Materials
• 5.16    Circulation of Electronic Devices
• 5.17    Interloan Service
• 5.25    Access to Materials
• 5.35    Library Privacy and Search Warrants

Section 6 – Finances

• 6.10    Investment Policy
• 6.12    Fund Balance
• 6.15    Library Purchasing
• 6.16    Library Check Signing
• 6.20    Library Credit Card
• 6.25    Bids
• 6.30    Disposition of Tangible Property 

Appendix

• A  - Board /Director Division of Responsibilities
• B  - Board Orientation

COVID-19

• Infectious Disease Phased Reopening Policy and Plan
• COVID-19 Re-Open Action Plan Summary