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ImagineIF Libraries Policy Manual

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General Policy Statement

The Flathead County Library System Board of Trustees has approved the name ImagineIF Libraries for the Library System. Library policies will be updated to reflect this change as policies come due for renewal.

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Library Board Powers and Duties

The powers and duties of Library Boards of Trustees are set forth in Montana Code Annotated 22-1-309.

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Fair Treatment

The Library Board of Trustees affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their successes. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded solely because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality of library use is essential to ensure citizens’ freedom to access information. The purpose of this policy is to safeguard the privacy of those who use ImagineIF Libraries.

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Protection of Copyright

The Flathead County Library will enforce the US copyright law (Title 17 of the United States Code) and other federal legislation related to the duplication, retention, and use of copyrighted materials.

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Donations

The Library Board of Trustees welcomes gifts, grants, donations, devises, or bequests of property, real or personal and is authorized by law to accept gifts, grants, donations, devises, or bequests of property, real or personal, from whatever source and to expend or hold, work, and improve the same for the specific purpose of the gift, grant, donation, devise, or bequest.

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Naming Opportunities and Donor Recognition

The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees shall have sole responsibility for naming or renaming library facilities and/or subunits of facilities. Generally, facility subunits shall be named according to ImagineIF branding guidelines and professional best practices in libraries. However, ImagineIF Libraries also offers naming rights for facility subunits when the Library wishes to recognize substantial financial . . .

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Library Service

The Library Board of Trustees shall provide for library service to the residents of Flathead County through ImagineIF Libraries and other service outlets as the Board chooses to establish or support.

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Hours of Service

In accordance with the Montana State Library Public Library Standards, ImagineIF Libraries will be open a minimum of 50 hours per week. Hours of service are set by the Library Board of Trustees and are subject to change as finances, staffing and usage patterns require.

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Library Accessibility

The Library Board of Trustees strives to provide equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs in adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Computer Use

ImagineIF Libraries provide Wi-Fi, computers, Internet access, printing and scanning for the public. These resources are provided to all library users to facilitate exploration, connection and collaboration. It is the individual user’s responsibility to adhere to ImagineIF Libraries’ Customer Conduct Policy.

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Contracted Services

The Library Board of Trustees may choose to provide contracted services to other legal entities on request.

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Photography, Videotaping

The duty of fulfilling the Library’s strategic plan is the first priority of the Flathead County Library System and the filming and photography described below is allowed only to the extent that it does not interfere with the provision of library services and is consistent with the Library’s strategic plan.

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Safety of Children

ImagineIF Libraries offer welcoming spaces that encourage children to explore, create and connect. Library staff strive to provide a safe environment but safety cannot be guaranteed.

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Media Communication Policy

Public Postings ImagineIF Libraries offers social networking for informational, educational, cultural, and recreational purposes. Library social networking provides an online public forum to facilitate the sharing of ideas, opinions and information about library-related subjects and issues among Library staff and…

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Borrowing Privileges

ImagineIF Libraries will extend borrowing privileges to all residents of the State of Montana as well as to those persons who are temporarily residing in Flathead County. In order to borrow materials, persons must be in possession of an ImagineIF library card or a library card from a participating Partner Resource Sharing Group library.

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Circulation of Materials to Organizations

The Library Board of Trustees is committed to providing service to as many as possible of those patrons who are unable to come to the library. Such patrons may include, but are not limited to, those in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes and preschool and daycare facilities.

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Special Reference and Research Services

ImagineIF Libraries are committed to providing access to materials that satisfy customer interests and enable lifelong learning. Library staff are available to assist with self-directed research and help customers locate and use relevant research materials and library equipment.

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Meeting Room Use

ImagineIF Libraries provides public meeting space at ImagineIF Kalispell. The meeting room is available primarily to support library programs and functions, and second by local community groups and organizations.

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Art Exhibit and Display

The Flathead County Library System welcomes the opportunity for selected artists and groups to exhibit artwork for public viewing in our exhibit spaces. FCLS provides space for artists of diverse media and styles to display their work to the community.

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Art Exhibit and Display Application and Waiver

Apply to be an exhibited artist.

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Bulletin Board Posting

The Flathead County Library System provides bulletin boards in some of its libraries for announcements promoting events and services of interest to the community.

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Collection Development

The Collection Development Policy contains the policies relative to the selection, retention and withdrawal of materials for ImagineIF Libraries.

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Library Programs

ImagineIF Libraries supports its strategic goals by developing and presenting programs that provide additional opportunities for education, connection and 21st century skills building. Programs are an integral component of library service and serve to: Expand the Library’s role as a community resource Introduce customers to Library resources Provide opportunities for lifelong learning Build relationships Expand . . .

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Personnel

Flathead County Library is a department of Flathead County. The Flathead County Policy and Procedures Manual applies to all personnel of the Flathead County Library and governs all matters related to staff, except where otherwise specified in MCA.

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Continuing Education for Library Staff Members

The Flathead County Library System Board of Trustees believes that continuing education of staff members is vital to the provision of quality library service.

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Volunteer

ImagineIF Libraries welcomes volunteers who supplement and enhance services to the public through effective use of their talents and expertise.

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Board Bylaws

By-Laws of the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees ARTICLE I: NAME The name of this organization shall be the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees, located in Flathead County, Montana and governing Flathead County Library.   ARTICLE II: PURPOSE…

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Service Animal Policy

Definition of Service Animal: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are…

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Fees and Payments Policy

This policy describes under what circumstances the library charges fees and the payment methods used to collect such fees. Fees are approved by the Board of Trustees and posted on the library’s website as well as at the Circulation Desks.…

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Security Camera Policy

Security cameras are used to enhance the safety and security of library users and staff by discouraging violations of the library’s Patron Conduct policy, to assist library staff in preventing such violations, and when necessary, to assist law enforcement in…

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Patron Conduct Policy

To better serve all library patrons, the Library Board of Trustees has established standards of acceptable behavior to ensure a positive, welcoming, clean, and safe environment conducive to library use. Behavior becomes unacceptable when it impinges on the rights of…

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