Library Policies

Mission Statement
The Zion-Benton Public Library District connects our communities to the universe of knowledge and ideas for discovery, enrichment, and life-long learning.

Adopted 11/22/05

Governing Policies

Finance

• Fixed Assests Policy 2024
• Fund Balance Policy 2024
• Investment Policy 2024
  • Investment Policy 2024 Attachment 1 List of authorized personnel
  • Investment Policy 2024 Attachment 2 IL Statutes
  • Investment Policy 2024 Attachment 3 Public Depositories
  • Investment Policy 2024 Attachment 4 Internal Controls
• Outstanding Check Policy 2024
• Reimbursement Policy 2024
  • Reimbursement Procedure 2024

Governance

• Public Library Trustee Ethics Statement Policy 2024
• Board Bylaws 2024
• Trustee Continuing Education Policy 2024
  • Trustee Request Form
• News Media Relations Policy 2024
• RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE Zion

Operations

• Americans with Disabilities Act Policy 2024
• Bloodborne Pathogens Policy 2024
• Code of Conduct 2024
  • Policy on the Enforcement of Code of Conduct 2024
• Collection Boxes Policy 2024
• Concealed Carry Ordinance
• Equal Access Policy 2024
  • Equality Statement 2024 – under revision as of 8/27/2024 board vote.
• Food and Drink Policy 2024
• Safety mask policy
• Search Warrant Policy 2024
  • Privacy Policy Card 2024
  • Privacy Information Report
• Smoke Free Workplace Policy
• Social Media and Video Conferencing Policy 2024
• Surplus Property Policy 2024
• Suspension of Privileges for Health Policy 2024
• Temporary Covid Sick Leave Policy 2023
• Unattended Children Adults and Vulnerable Persons Policy 2024
• Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy 2024
• Use of Facilities Policy
• Video Surveillance Policy 2024

Services

• Borrowing Policy
• Collection Development Policy
  • Freedom to Read Statement
  • Freedom to View
  • Library Bill of Rights
  • Statement of Concern
• Confidentiality Policy 2024
• Interlibrary Loan Policy 2024
• Internet Usage Policy
• Notary Policy
• Personal Information Protection Policy
• Program Policy
  • Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
  • Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programs
• Partner Programming Policy 2024
• Reference Policy
• Traveling Library Policy 2024

Staff/Volunteers

• Bereavement Compassionate Leave Policy 2024
• Drug Free Workplace Policy
  • Drug Free Workplace Policy – Consent Form
  • Drug Free Workplace Policy – Checklist
  • Drug Free Workplace Policy – Employee Interview
• Employee Background Checks Policy 2024
• Introductory Period Policy 2024
• Holiday Closing Policy 2024
• Locks and Lockers Policy 2024
• Paid Parental Leave no FMLA
• OPEN DOOR COMMUNICATIONS
• Personal Leave Policy 10.24.2023
• Security Monitors Policy
• POLICY PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
• Sexual Harassment Policy
• Travel Policy 2024
• Volunteer Policy 2024
• Whistleblower Policy
• Personnel Policy Manual