Policies Archive - Glen Ellyn Public Library

Access to Evolving Technology

Phillip Bormet — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:03:59 +0000

Glen Ellyn Public Library is committed to providing technology that meets visitor expectations in delivering its primary mission. Scope The library’s highest priority is to support and maintain the library website, the online catalog, and access to digital resources and software available on its computers. In fulfilling its primary mission, Glen Ellyn Public Library provides […]

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Adults in the Youth Department

Phillip Bormet — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:50:33 +0000

To provide an appropriate and safe atmosphere for children, adults age 18 and older who are not accompanied by children are to use the Youth department only for the purposes of retrieving children’s materials or speaking with library staff.

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Animals

Rachael Flewelling — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:39:35 +0000

Animals are not allowed in the library, with the exception of service dogs and miniature horses used by visitors with disabilities, or in conjunction with library-sponsored programs.

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Basic Rights – General

Rachael Flewelling — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:38:42 +0000

Glen Ellyn Public Library upholds the individual’s right of access to the reading, viewing, and listening materials of their choice, the freedom to read, view, or listen to these materials and the freedom to enjoy these basic rights in the absence of external pressure or oversight by those who would obstruct free choice. In fulfillment […]

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Behavioral Expectations

Rachael Flewelling — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:38:53 +0000

Glen Ellyn Public Library programs, materials, and services are available in locations inside and outside the library building. Activities and behaviors in any location that interfere with the library’s ability to deliver programs, materials, and services are prohibited: Persons who are noisy or otherwise disruptive or who interfere with the work of library staff in […]

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Benefits and Services

Rachael Flewelling — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:08:08 +0000

1. Paid Holidays The following days or partial days on which the library is closed are paid holidays as detailed below: New Year’s Day Easter Sunday (4 hours) Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Eve (4 hours) Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve (4 hours) The library also recognizes the following […]

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Borrowing Restrictions

Rachael Flewelling — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:35:31 +0000

The privilege of checking out library materials may be denied to cardholders who do not follow library policy. Cardholders’ borrowing privileges will be suspended when they reach the following thresholds. Glen Ellyn Public Library Cardholders Five or more items overdue $25 in unpaid fees One or more items 42 days late $100 or more in […]

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Business Library Card

Phillip Bormet — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:09:29 +0000

Any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, church, or unit of government located at an address in incorporated Glen Ellyn is entitled to a Glen Ellyn Public Library card upon request. Businesses must renew their cards annually. Please visit the Library Services Desk for more information.

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Capital Assets and Depriciation

Rachael Flewelling — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:07:03 +0000

Purpose Capital assets purchased or constructed by Glen Ellyn Public Library represent a major investment by the taxpayers. The purpose of this policy is to set forth the accounting policy as to how capital assets are to be accounted for and reported. Capital Asset Definition Capital assets are major assets that benefit more than a […]

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Children in the Library

Rachael Flewelling — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:41:38 +0000

The library welcomes children of all ages. Please ensure that children under age seven are supervised at all times by a caregiver age 13 or older.

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Closures

Rachael Flewelling — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:34:47 +0000

General Except in the case of emergency closures as stated below, the library’s Board of Trustees solely determines library closures. Holiday The library is closed on the following holidays New Year’s Day Easter Memorial Day (observed) Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Eve, 5 pm Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve, 1 pm […]

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Commercial Media Production on Library Property

Phillip Bormet — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:43:32 +0000

Specific permission for the audio recording or filming of any person in the library must be granted by that individual. No identifying personal information may be included in any commercial media produced at the library without express written permission of the subjects. No person may make commercial use of media generated on library property without […]

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