Recent Policy Updates

The MLS Commission approved recommended changes to several policies during their October 2019 meeting. The effective date was November 1, 2019.   While a brief overview of the changes is provided here, you are encouraged to read the entire policy as appropriate. 

Several changes were housekeeping in nature, such as changing the “member” to “customer” and to clarify intent. Other changes are highlighted below:

• AL 320 – Rules of Conduct

Change the word “barefoot” to “without shoes”

• AM 100 – Borrowing Policy

Removed language which stated items could be renewed for 6 months

• AM 200 – Interlibrary Loan

Updated language to allow requests for items through ILL which MLS may own

• AM 310 – Collection Development & Management Policy

Removed language which included the current Mission, Vision, and Core Values.  This will eliminate the need to update the policy if any of these items should change.

• AS 400 – Internet Access

Housekeeping changes

• AS 510 – Public Space Reservations & Use

Fee structure changed to:

• include Bethany and Jones meeting rooms
• removed Almonte program room (this room will only be used internally)
• fees changed at various locations to create a more equitable charge based on room size, etc.