Policies

Library Policies

The Library Board is responsible for setting policies for the governance and the operation of Waterloo Public Library, in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44. Any questions or concerns about a specific policy can be directed to Kelly Kipfer, CEO.

Most policies are provided in PDF format. Alternative formats are available as per the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by contacting our Marketing and Communications team at socialteam@wpl.ca.

Governance Policies

1-1 Waterloo Public Library By-Law

1-2 Library Board Code of Conduct

1-3 Whistleblower

1-4 Library Board Communication

1-5 Public Attendance and Delegations at Library Board Meetings
Finance Policies

2-1 Financial Controls

2-2 Fundraising, Gifts and Sponsorships
Legal Policies

3-1 Privacy and Access to Information

3-2 Duty to Report a Child in Need of Protection

3-3 Accessibility

3-4 Accessible Customer Service Plan

3-4a Accessible Customer Service Plan – Multi Year Accessibility Plan
Public Service Policies

4-1 Rules of Conduct

4-2 Membership

4-3 Loan Periods and Limits

4-4 Replacement Charges

4-5 Collection Development

4-6 Information Services

4-7 Interlibrary Loan

4-8 Internet and Computer Use

4-9 Materials for Posting or Distribution

4-10 Filming or Taking Photos

4-11 Unattended Children

4-12 Local History

4-13 Programming

4-14 Emergency Closures

4-15 Room Rentals

4-16 Acceptable AI Use

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