Policies

The Kawartha Lakes Library Board is responsible for setting policies for the governance and operation of Kawartha Lakes Public Library, in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44. Questions and concerns about specific policies can be directed to the Library CEO.

Operations

Below is a list of policies dealing with the operations of the Library:

• Accessible Customer Service
• Bulletin Boards and Distribution of Free Material
• Children's Services
• Collection Development
• Donations, Sponsorships and Fundraising Policy
• Friends of the Library
• Inter-Library Loans
• Library Branch Hours of Operation
• Library Programs
• Library User Fees
• Local History and Archives
• Patron Code of Conduct
• Privacy
• Proctoring
• Public Internet, Computer Access and Access to Public Wireless
• Reference and Information Services
• Room Rental
• Safety and Conduct of Children in the Library
• Sale of Tickets/Merchandise
• Social Media

Governance

Below is a list of policies dealing with the governance of the Board:

• Advocacy
• Appointment of Auditors
• Appointment of Board Treasurer
• Canadian Federation of Library Associations Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
• Delegation of Authority to the CEO
• CEO Job Description
• CEO Performance Review
• Library Board Committees
• Library Board Meeting - Public Attendance & Delegations
• Library Board Members - Code of Conduct
• Library Board Procedural By-Law
• Library Board Succession Planning
• Library Board Trustee Description
• Library Board Trustee Recognition
• Library Leadership Continuity
• Political Elections
• Reserves