Policies & Procedures

The following documents are the library’s policies and procedures that have been approved by the Library Board.

In many cases, these documents are referenced in our frequently asked questions, in paper handouts available at MCPL locations, and throughout the website as needed.

For assistance with issues related to these documents, please contact us.   

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1.01: Introduction

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3.01: Chapter 43: Libraries

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3.04: Records

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4.01: Bill of Rights

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4.31: The Freedom to Read

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4.32: Freedom to View

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4.33: Statement on Appraisal of Gifts

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4.35: Statement on Code of Ethics

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4.37: Governmental Intimidation Policy

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5.01: Resolution

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6.02: Board/Director Relationship

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6.03: Board Members

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6.06: Board Meeting Minutes to Staff

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6.12: Board Meeting Recording

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7.01: Administration of Library

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7.02: Organizational Chart

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7.03: Emergency Governance

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7.11: Public Relations Policy

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7.21: Reporting Injuries and Accidents

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7.27: Volunteer Program Policy

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7.28: Volunteer Application Form

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7.29: Intern Program Policy

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7.40: Expenditure Authorization

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7.44: Fixed Assets Quadrants

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7.45: Fund Raising Policy

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7.55: Naming Rights Policy

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7.56: Photo/Video Release Policy

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7.57: Behavior in the Library Policy

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7.57A: Banning Procedure

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7.58: Police Assistance

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7.59: Unattended Customer Policy

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7.61: Video Surveillance Policy

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7.62: Animals in the Library Policy

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7.64: Unexpected Closures Policy

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7.65: Unexpected Closures Procedure

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7.66: Lost and Unattended Items Policy

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8.01A: Study Room Procedure

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8.01: Meeting Room Policy

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8.02: Maintenance Work Form

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8.03: Digital Signage Policy

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8.22: Fire Plan

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8.27: Garage or Tools for Personal Use

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8.51: Equipment Repair

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8.52: Paging System (Headquarters)

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8.53: Sale/Disposal of Used Property

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9.01: Wisconsin Public Library Systems

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10.17: Patron Linking Procedure

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10.24: Interlibrary Loan Policy

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10.29: Borrowing Materials by Staff

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10.30: Book Club Procedure

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10.31: In-house Gaming Procedure

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11.01: Storytime Policy

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11.02: Passport Policy

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11.10: Homebound Service Policy

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11.22: Reference E-Mail Procedure

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11.23: Copyright

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13.01: Collection Development Policy

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13.03: Weeding the Collection Policy

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13.04: Donation Policy

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13.05: Donation Procedures

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