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 & Vision 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
• 2.11    Library Programming
• 2.15    Patron Complaints
• 2.20    Cell Phones and Mobile Devices
• 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  Photograph and Video
• 2.60    Meeting Space Use
• 2.61    Guest Presenters
• 2.61A  Art Policy
• 2.61B Artist Contract
• 2.65    Telephone Use
• 2.75    Staffing of the Library
• 2.80    Internet Use
• 2.81    Social Media Policy
• 2.85    Incident Accident Report
• 2.90    Safe Child Policy
• 2.95    Facility Space Management
• 2.96  Notary Services

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

• 4.15 Gifts Policy

Section 5 – Circulation

• 5.10    Circulation Policy
• 5.12    Educator Card
• 5.15    Circulation of Materials
• 5.16    Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Policy
• 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
• C  - FOIA Policies and Procedures
  • Richland Community Library FOIA Policies and Guidelines
  • Richland Community Library FOIA Detailed Itemization 
• D - Diversity & Inclusion

COVID-19

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