Mission: Springfield Town Library is a community hub for growth, connection, and discovery.
Vision: Springfield Town Library Informs, Includes, and Connects our Community for a Sustainable Future.
Values: Helpfulness, Growth, Tolerance and Respect, Trust and Privacy, Security

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Links to updated policies using individual buttons may not yet be available.
See the previous full manual for any policies not yet updated.
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0. Springfield Town Library Organization

1. Library Administration and Organizational Structure

2. Finances

3. Public Services

Facilities

Emergencies

Collection Development

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Appendices

Specific Policies

 
 
 

 General Policies - Guidelines for Behavior

The Springfield Town Library establishes the following guidelines for library behavior to ensure the safety,
comfort and enjoyment of all Library patrons and materials.

1

Respect other people’s privacy

2

Be considerate of other people using the library; no disruptive or boisterous behavior

3

Check out all library materials before taking them out of the building; treat materials with care

4

Do not smoke or vape at the Library. Do not bring alcohol or illegal substances into the Library

5

Remember service animals only, not pets, are allowed in the Library

6

Wear shoes and shirts

7

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the well-being and safety of their children

8

Children aged 8 and up are allowed to use the Library alone

9

Use the Library phone for emergencies or parental contact only

 

When individuals disobey the guidelines for behavior, library staff will request they leave the premises.
The staff may involve the Springfield Police Department and issue a No Trespassing Notice of Trespass.