Policies
The following policies have been adopted by the Appleton Public Library Board of Trustees. For questions about any of these policies, please call 920-832-6170.
- Board of Trustees Bylaws
Bylaws that govern the library board of trustees. - Art Policy
The development of exhibits and collections of artwork and displays. - Children’s Room Use Policy
Guidance on appropriate use of the Children’s Services area. - City of Appleton Policies
Adopted as library policies September 10, 2003. - Circulation Policy
The use of library cards, including confidentiality of information. - Collection Development Policy
The selection and acquisition of library resources. - Comfort Room Policy
Designation of a space specifically for breastfeeding mothers. - Customer Service Policy
Provision of high-quality customer service to our diverse community. - Displays Policy
The use of library display space by the public and the library. - Financial Policy
Budget, expenditures, gifts and donations, grants and reporting. - Freedom to Read and Intellectual Freedom
Statement on the freedom to read and intellectual freedom by the Wisconsin Library Association. - Gifts and Donations Policy
Guidelines for accepting gifts and donations. - Handouts, Bulletin Board Postings, Notices and Petitioning Policy
Use of the designated public bulletin board space and display racks and petitioning on library property. - Internet Access and Computer Use Policy and Guidelines
Use of public computers and library-provided internet connections. - Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read
The library bill of rights and statement on the freedom to read by the American Library Association. - Library Emergency Policy
Empowers the library director to make decisions to address urgent emergency needs. - Meeting Rooms and Study Rooms
The use of bookable library spaces by both the public and the library. - Naming Rights Policy
Board recognition of financial support from the community. - Piano Policy
The use of the piano when booking the library’s meeting room. - Policy Policy
Development of library policies in conjunction with the City of Appleton. - Privacy Policy
Privacy and confidentiality rights of library users. - Programming Policy
Development of library programs and events. - Reference and Reader’s Advisory Policy
Provision of aid in helping library users find information and resources. - Safety and Security Policy
Behavior expectations, equitable access and process to appeal restrictions. - Scholarship Policy
Handling and provision of the Frank P. Young Scholarship fund. - Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy
Prohibition of use of tobacco or vaping products at the library.