Sample Library Policies

If your library or Board of Trustees has a policy you'd like to share with others, please email united@ala.org. The following can be downloaded directly here:

• Ethics Policy
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• American Library Association Code of Ethics
• Whistle Blower Policy
• Sponsorship Policy & Procedures
• Library Card Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 14 kb)
• Loan and Renewal Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 12 kb)
• Holds Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 11 kb)
• Fines and Fees Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 17 kb)
• Lost or Damaged/Missing Pieces Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 11 kb)
• Customer Service Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 35 kb)
• Code of Conduct Policy (Rochester Hills Public Library, PDF, 50 kb)

For ALA’s guide to policies and best practices for 3-D printing in libraries, including links to sample policies, visit www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/3d_printer_policy.

The Jefferson County Public Library (Lakewood, CO) implemented a naming rights program in conjunction with the recent remodel of its Golden Library. See the brochure (PDF, 994 kb), guidelines (Word, 34 kb), and policy (Word, 45 kb) for more information.