GIFT ACCEPTANCE POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 20.12SCOPE: Trustees and staff of the Whatcom County Library System Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) welcomes and encourages gifts made to support library programs and services or to enhance the library collection. Gifts may be made to Whatcom County Library System, Whatcom County Library Foundation (WCLF), or to individual Friends … Read more
DIVERSITY STATEMENT POLICY NUMBER: 1.03 SCOPETrustees and Staff of the Whatcom County Library System The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is a public institution that belongs to everyone and everyone belongs at the library. To that end WCLS is intentional about understanding and meeting the library needs of all members of our community. This statement … Read more
DISPOSAL OF LIBRARY MATERIALS POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 3.02 SCOPEThis policy safeguards that withdrawn library materials are disposed of in an orderly and legal manner, and identifies disposal methods. The Board of Trustees of the Whatcom County Library System authorizes the Executive Director, or designee(s), to withdraw and dispose of library materials. In order to maintain … Read more
CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATRON RECORDS POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 5.01 SCOPEThis policy outlines the manner in which the Whatcom County Library System will protect the confidentiality of library patrons pursuant to state and federal law. The Whatcom County Library System (also referred to as the “System”) upholds Washington state (the “State”) and federal laws intended to protect … Read more
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE NUMBER: 6.01.03POLICY AUTHORITY: Conduct Policy 6.01 SCOPEThis procedure applies to all patrons and staff in every facility of the Whatcom County Library System. CONDUCT POLICY RULESDisruptive Behavior is any activity which endangers the perpetrator or others, interferes with the library activity of other patrons or staff, or is illegal. This may include any activity … Read more
CONDUCT POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 6.01 SCOPEThis policy applies to all patrons and staff in every facility of the Whatcom County Library System. The goal of the Whatcom County Library System is to protect each individual’s use and enjoyment of WCLS services. The Board of Trustees has established this policy to protect the rights and safety of … Read more
COLLECTION POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 3.01 SCOPEThis policy designates responsibility for selecting materials for the library’s collection to library staff and provides guidelines for selection. STATEMENT OF PURPOSEThe Whatcom County Library System Collection Policy guides library staff in the management of WCLS’s collection (both physical and digital content) and informs the public of the principles used to … Read more
BORROWER’S POLICY FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE NUMBER: 4.01.04POLICY AUTHORITY: Borrower’s Policy 4.01 SCOPEAll patrons of the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) 1. Annual nonresident card fees: a. Family Fee: $52.00 (up to 8 cards)b. Adult Fee (18-65): $40.00c. Child Fee (under 18): $20.00d. Senior (65 and older)/Disabled Fee: $20.00 2. If library materials are returned late: No overdue fines; … Read more
BORROWER’S POLICY POLICY NUMBER: 4.01SCOPE: This policy defines who is eligible for a WCLS library card and limitations to borrowing privileges. A. The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is a system of libraries serving the diverse needs of area residents of all ages.All WCLS branches and bookmobile are open to the public. Anyone may browse or use … Read more
Animals in the Library POLICY NUMBER: 6.02 SCOPE: This policy applies to all patrons of the Whatcom County Library System. In accordance with Washington state law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the public may bring service animals into the public areas of WCLS facilities; other animals are not permitted. Owners of the service animals are solely … Read more