The policies listed on this page apply to the OWWL Library System, an independent 501(c)(3) organization. While some policies govern the relationship between the OWWL Library System and its member libraries, each library develops and maintains its own local policies for services and operations.
Administrative Policies
- Collection Management and Circulation Policy
- Confidentiality of Patron Records Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Coordinated Outreach Services Advisory Group Policy
- Delivery Policy
- Freedom of Information Law Policy
- Interlibrary Loan to Correctional Facilities Policy
- Mileage and Scholarship Reimbursement to Member Libraries Policy
- Minimum Standards Compliance Policy
- Open Meetings Policy
- Records Retention Policy
- State Aid for Library Construction Policy
- Support for Trustee Education Requirements Policy
- System Branding, Logos, and Assets Usage Policy
- System and Member Library Relationship Policy
- Whistleblower Policy and Bar on Retaliation
Financial Policies
- Annual Audit Policy
- Assigned Reserves Policy
- Budget Policy
- Cash Management Investment Policy
- Claims Auditor Policy
- Credit Card, Store, and Gas Charge Account Policy
- Disposal and Sales of Surplus or Donated Items Policy
- Financial Integrity and Accountability Policy
- Financial Reports Policy
- Fixed Assets Capitalization Policy
- Fund Balance Policy
- Gifts and Donation Policy
- Meals and Refreshments Policy
- Online Banking Policy
- Payment of Bills Policy
- Petty Cash Policy
- Procurement Policy
- Receipt and Deposit of Funds Policy
- Treasurer’s Responsibilities Policy
Technology Policies
- Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy
- Computer Support Policy
- Data Breach Policy
- Disaster Recovery Plan
- Email Account and Use Policy
- E-Rate Participation and Compliance Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Systems Access and Confidentiality of Library Records Policy
- Wi-Fi Access Policy
Facility and Safety Policies
- Code of Conduct Policy
- Meeting Room Policy
- Pandemic Response Plan
- Pest Management Policy
- Tobacco Use Policy
Resolutions
- Supporting Competitive Compensation for Library Directors
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Fair Access to Digital Content
- Fair Compensation for Library Workers
- Freedom to Read
- Library Fines and Fees as a Form of Social Inequity
- Authorize Videoconferencing for System Board Meetings
- Resolution Against Book Bans
Bylaws