POLICY1 (Word)

Whitman County Rural Library District

By-Laws and Policies

By-Laws 1

Policy and Mission Statement 5

I. Organization and Structure 6

II. Services of the Library 7

III. Community Library Services 9

IV. Other Extension Services 10

V. Library Buildings 11

VI. Annexation to the Rural Library District 11

VII. Interlibrary Loan Policy 12

VIII. Meeting Room Rules 13

IX. Public Announcements and Solicitations 14

XI. Circulation 16

XII. Procedures for Reconsideration of Library Materials 19

XIII. Intellectual Freedom Policy 19

XIV. Collection Development Policy 20

XVI. Personnel Policy: Staff, Board & Director Relationship 26

XVI1. Personnel Policy 27

G. Staff Classifications 27

H. Resignations 28

I. General Personnel Guidelines 28

1. Personal Records                                                                                                                    28
2. Temporary Appointments                                                                                                        28
3. Evaluations                                                                                                                              28
4. Retirement                                                                                                                              28
5. Layoff                                                                                                                                     29
6. Promotion                                                                                                                               29

7. Exit Interview 29

9. Reinstatement 29

10. Restrictions 30

11. Political Activity 30

12. Personal Appearance & Conduct 30

13. Disciplinary Action 30

6. Paid Holidays 33

8. Annual Leave 34

9. Sick Leave 35

10. Branch Managers Leave 35

11. Administrative Leave 35

12. Leave Without Pay 35

13. Civil Leave 35

14. Compensatory Time 35

15. Maternity Leave 36

16. State Industrial 36

K. Salaries & Related Benefits 36

M. Bereavement 37

N. Library Closure 37

O. Harassment 38

XVIII. Purchasing Policy 45

XIV. Disposition of Surplus Property 47

Appendix A Library Bill of Rights

Appendix B The Freedom to Read

Appendix C Citizens Request for Reconsideration Form

Appendix DDrug Free Workplace

Appendix E Open Public Meetings Act

Appendix F Meeting Room Form

Appendix G Display Loan Agreement

Appendix H Rules Governing the Use of the Library

Appendix I Reference Policy

Appendix J Computer/Internet Policy

Appendix K Intellectual Freedom Policy

Appendix L InterLibrary Loan Policy

Risk Management Policy 48

Reporting Improper Governmental Action and Protecting

Employees Against Retaliation (Whistle Blowers Policy) 53