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Divide County Public Library Updated: 9/27/2022 Reviewed: 9/4/2024

Divide County Library Computer Use Policy The Divide County Public Library provides library patrons with access to computers and the Internet, which provide them with educational and informational resources. All users of electronic information resources such as the Internet are expected to use them responsibly, consistent with the purposes for which they are provided. UsersContinue reading “Divide County Library Computer Use Policy”

Recommendation for Purchase Divide County Public Library Material Type:   □Book       □DVD          □Audiobook             □Magazine           □ Other (Please Specify):________________________________________________________ Title:________________________________________________________________________ Author:______________________________________________________________________ Publisher and Publication Date, if known:___________________________________________ Where did you read about, hear about, or see this material?_____________________________________________________________________Continue reading “Recommendation for Purchase”

De-selection Policy Materials withdrawal is a vital component of effective collection development. Items may be withdrawn from the collection if they are physically worn or damaged, outdated, or infrequently used. Divide County Public Library follows the CREW method—a widely recognized and trusted weeding manual for modern libraries—to guide its deselection process and ensure a relevant,Continue reading “De-selection Policy”

Divide County Library Challenge Policy Statement of Concern about Library Resources Divide County Public Library believes in freedom of information for all and does not practice censorship.  The selection of library materials is predicated on the patron’s right to read and freedom from censorship by others.  Selections for the library are made solely on theContinue reading “Divide County Library Challenge Policy”

 The ALA Library Bill of Rights The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas and that the following basic policies should guide their services. I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people in the community the library serves. MaterialsContinue reading “The ALA Library Bill of Rights”

Access to Materials Service Policy: Access to Materials The Divide County Public Library does not deny or abridge the use of the library because of an individual’s national origin, age, background, views, gender, or culture. The library does not act in loco parentis. Parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for children’s and young people’s reading,Continue reading “Access to Materials”

Social Media Policy Divide County Public Library  Divide County Public Library’s Facebook Page is a place for patrons to share opinions about library-related subjects/issues.  Comments are welcome and will be reviewed prior to publishing.  The following will be removed by Divide County Public Library’s editors before being published: ·         Potentially libelousContinue reading “Social Media Policy“

The Divide County Library welcomes gifts of library materials, money, or real property. These gifts help enrich and improve public library resources. a) Monetary contributions are added to the library’s Donation Fund, which is allocated by the Library Board and Library Director for the purchase of materials or programs too expensive or specialized for theContinue reading “Divide County Library Gift and Donation Policy”

Interlibrary Loan Policy Divide County Public Library Purpose of Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan (ILL) represents a mutual agreement among libraries in North Dakota and throughout the United States to share their library resources.  Through ILL, we are able to borrow materials from other libraries that are not available in our library system.  While we tryContinue reading “Interlibrary Loan Policy“