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Public Library Sample Policies
The State Library offers support for policy development workshops for public library directors, boards, and/or library staff. Please email Sharon Morris to request support for your library.
Can't find what you're looking for or a link is broken? Contact the State Library for policy types and samples not listed here.
Disclaimer: The language in these sample bylaws and policies may not be the most current version of each. The policies are not endorsed by the State Library; they are simply offered as resources as you develop and/or review your own policy. Sample policies may not be appropriate for every library. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on bylaws or policy development as appropriate.
Bylaws
The document that dictates how the board will govern itself, in contrast to policies which inform the behavior, actions, and principles of a library.
- Estes Valley Public Library District
- Louisville Public Library
- Mesa County Public Library District
Sample Policies
Accessibility Policies
- Association of Specialized, Government, and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASGCLA)
- Denver Public Library
- Jefferson County Public Library
Child Safety
Collection Development
- Estes Valley Public Library District
- Pikes Peak Library District
Data Disposal
Display Policy
Donations/Sponsorship
Emergency Closures & Delays
Financial/Purchasing
Fines & Fees
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Clearview Library District
- Estes Valley Public Library District
- Pikes Peak Library District (PDF)
- Colorado Library Interlibrary Loan Best Practices (PDF)
- Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States (ALA RUSA)
Internet Use
Investment
Library Card Registration
- Englewood Public Library
- Mesa County Public Library District
- Pikes Peak Library District
- Poudre River Public Library District
Library Use/Behavior
- Anythink Libraries
- Arapahoe Library District
- Pueblo City-County Library District
Makerspaces
Meeting Rooms & Public Spaces
Non-Discrimination
Open Records/CORA Requests
- Arapahoe Library District (with resolution) (PDF)
- Estes Valley Public Library District
- Red Feather Lakes Community Library
Photography/Recording
Programming
- Denver Public Library
- Estes Valley Public Library District
- Lafayette Public Library
- Pikes Peak Library District
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Anythink Libraries
- Estes Valley Public Library District
- Jefferson County Public Library
- Loveland Public Library (see Appendix A)
- Mesa County Public Library District
Public Demonstrations/Petitions
Smoking and Marijuana
Policy Resources
- Library Accessibility: What Trustees Need to Know (ASGCLA)
- Policy Development Tips & Samples (Mid-Hudson Library System)
- Public Library Policy Collection (Colorado Library Consortium)
Policy Development Tools
- Master checklist of policies for libraries
- Policy Worksheet (Word)
Template for use in developing library policies - Policy Worksheet - Sample (PDF)
Example of completed policy worksheet and corresponding final policy - Webinar Archives:
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