Library Policies
Library policies are set by the Library's Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the Washoe County Commissioners. Policies provide the structure for the implementation of the Library's Mission, Vision, Operating Philosophy and Social Contract with the Community.
- Adult Patron Use of Youth Areas Policy approved June 15, 2005
- Animals in the Library Policy approved July 15, 2009
- Cash Policy approved April 20, 1995; last revised October 16, 2014
- Collection Development and Management Policy approved December 15, 2004; last revised February 19, 2025 | Version en Español
- Conduct Policy approved July 18, 2007; last revised November 20, 2024 | Version en Español
- Confidentiality Policy approved October 20, 1993; last revised May 18, 2011
- Events and Presenters Policy approved February 21, 2007; last revised February 19, 2025 | Version en Español
- Fees and Charges Policy approved February 15, 2006; last revised August 20, 2020 | Version en Español
- Fund Raising Policy approved October 20, 1993; last revised February 20, 2013
- Gift Policy approved February 20, 2013
- Gift Fund Policy approved October 15, 2003; last revised February 20, 2013
- Interlibrary Loan Policy approved June 16, 1999; last revised November 15, 2023 | Version en Español
- Internet Safety Policy approved November 15, 2017
- Library Board of Trustees Bylaws approved May 22, 2024
- Library Card and Borrowing Policy approved February 23, 2017; last revised September 20, 2018
- Meeting Room Policy approved February 15, 2006; last revised November 20, 2024 | Version en Español (see also: information on reservations and amenities.)
- Naming Libraries Policy approved August 20, 1997
- Patron Suspension Policy approved March 19, 2003; last revised November 20, 2024
- Posting, Exhibit, & Display Policy approved February 21, 2007; last revised September 20, 2018 | Version en Español
- Privacy Policy approved May 18, 2011
- Public Use of Library Technology Policy approved September 19, 2007; last revised November 16, 2017
- Scholarship Policy approved April 20, 2005; last revised April 16, 2015
- Unattended Children Policy approved June 15, 2005; last revised February 19, 2025 | Version en Español
- Volunteer Policy approved July 19, 2000; last revised June 17, 2009