Highlighted Policies

The following highlights have been selected from the Library's Policy Manual approved by the Library Board of Directors.

• Philosophy, Vision, & Mission

  • Statement of Philosophy

  • Mission

  • Vision Statement

• Library Ethics & Values

  • Code of Ethics

  • Confidentiality of Library Records

  • Libraries: An American Value

• Building the Library's Collections

  • Collection Management Policy Purpose

  • Evaluation and Withdrawal of Materials

  • The Freedom to Read

  • The Freedom to View

  • Materials Selection Policy

  • Kansas Creators

  • Reconsideration of Materials

• Library Programming & Partnerships

  • Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

  • Library Programming

  • Library Partnerships

  • Program Presenter Background Screenings

• Filming or Photographing at the Library

  • Customers' Consent to Participate in Photograph

  • Filming and Photography Policy

• Reproducing Library Collections

  • Photograph Collection Reproduction

  • Reproduction and Use Fees

  • Wichita Photo Archives: Digital Image Processing and Commercial Use Fee Schedules

• Supporting the Library

  • Gifts and Donations

• Using the Library

  • Customer Code of Conduct

  • Fees & Payments

  • Handouts and Bulletin Boards

  • Internet Access and Acceptable Use

  • Library Bill of Rights

  • Meeting Room Policy

  • Petitioning or Distribution of Literature in Libraries

  • Reinstatement of Library Privileges

  • Suspension of Privileges for Health and Safety Reasons

  • Unattended Children