- General Library Objective
- Mission Statement
- Statement of Policy for Acquisitions
- Interlibrary Loan Procedure
- Authority and Responsibility for Selection
- Selection Criteria
- Aids in Selection
- Adult and Young Adult Materials
- Juvenile Materials
- Weeding the Collection
- Replacement of Lost or Damaged Books
- Fines
- Patron Complaints
- Internet Access
- Library Board of Trustees
- Display and Exhibit Policy
- Board Room and Cafe Rental
General Library Objective:
To aid patrons in the pursuit of education, information, research, and recreation by providing the availability of books, materials, Internet access, and other services.
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Hyrum Library is to aid patrons of all ages in the pursuit of educational and recreational reading, answer reference questions by text and electronic sources, address intercultural needs of the community, and aid patrons exploring occupational opportunities.
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Statement of Policy for Acquisitions:
The Hyrum Library spends its funds on materials which are of optimum use to this particular community, with the obligation to provide reference and research materials in a general sense. No attempt is (or can be) made to satisfy exhaustive research in any field or duplicate specialized materials available elsewhere. The need to build a collection of recorded books, CD ROMs, CDs and other electronic formats will be taken into account as the budget allows.
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Interlibrary Loan Procedure:
- Interlibrary loan service is offered to all patrons of the Hyrum Library holding a current library card.
- A loan or copy may be requested from another library in accordance with the lending policy of that library.
- The patron can borrow no more than 5 items at one time.
- The patron will be encouraged to make full use of the borrowed materials during the loan period to avoid requesting the same publication within 6 months.
- The safety of borrowed materials is the responsibility of the Hyrum Library from the time it is received at the library until it is returned to the lending library. Any damage done to the materials while checked out to the patrons is the direct responsibility of that patron. The replacement cost of the material will be required.
- A $2 minimum return postage fee will be charged for each interlibrary loan item made. This fee will be subject to change as postage rates increase or decrease.
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Authority and Responsibility for Selection:
The final authority for the determination of policy to guide the selection and acquisition of library materials in under the Library Board’s direction.
The Library Director and staff have full responsibility for the selection of materials.
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Selection Criteria:
The Hyrum Library subscribes to the following statement taken from the American Library Association, adopted in 1948 and amended in 1967, basic policies governing services of libraries:
As a responsibility of library service, books and other library materials selected should be chosen for values of interest, information, and enlightenment of all the people of the community. In no case should library materials be excluded because of the social, political, or religious views of the authors.
Libraries should provide books and other materials presenting all points of view concerning the problems and issues of our time. No library materials should be proscribed or removed from libraries because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
On controversial subjects, representative points of view are included, and the positive approach of selection on the basis of merit, rather than the negative one of censorship, is employed.
The responsibility for the reading and viewing materials by minors rests with their parents or legal guardians, Selection should not be inhibited by the possibility that minors may inadvertently come into passion of materials considered by their parents to be inappropriate.
Specific selection criteria include:
- The author’s significance as a writer and/or reputation
- Importance of the subject matter to the collection
- Scarcity of material on the subject
- Permanence of the work
- Appearance of title in special bibliographies or index
- Authoritativeness
- Reputation and standing of the publisher
- Cost and shelving limitations
- Availability of materials elsewhere in the area
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Aids in Selection:
- Recognized reviewing media, including prepublication reviews
- Judgment of professionally trained staff members
- Regular inspection and evaluation of books at the Utah State Library Association and at local, regional and national meetings
- Suggestions from patrons (special consideration will be given to materials requested by users of the library.)
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Adult and Young Adult Materials:
- Books
- Fiction:
- The library attempts to include notable, classic and popular novels and short stories. Foreign fictions in translation and works or experimental writings are also purchased on a limited basis. Selection is based primarily on the reading interest of the community.
- Nonfiction:
- The library aims to have an authoritative, up-to-date circulating non-fiction collection and a non-circulating reference collection for the general reader in the various fields of knowledge. Within each subject area, priority is given to those books which will serve the most readers. No attempt is made to specialize in particular subject areas.
- Special Collection
- Local historical materials on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, items of local interest, Cache Valley and Utah, are selected to provide both the adult and juvenile departments with information in this field.
- Periodicals
- The selection process for periodicals will be parallel to that for books. A selection of general and popular reading titles will be provided.
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Juvenile Materials in Varied Forms:
Selection criteria for the children’s collection are essentially the same as those for the adult.
The interest and reading abilities of children from pre-school through the sixth grade are in this selection. It is the aim of the Hyrum Library to supplement the child’s need as a student and provide him or her with cultural and recreational reading.
Criteria for selection include literary quality, excellence of illustrations and suitability of content. Efforts are made to see that this selection will support the local schools and their accelerated reading programs.
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Weeding the Collection:
It is the policy of the library to constantly revise and re-evaluate its collection while selecting new materials. Items outdated are canceled and disposed of at the discretion of the Library Director.
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Replacement of Lost or Damaged Books:
Patrons are responsible for any damages to library materials that occur while checked out in the patron’s name. If the library materials are lost or beyond repair, the patron will pay for replacement. Patrons may then ask for the damaged article if decided.
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Fines:
There will be a fine of 5 cents per day per item on overdue books, with a maximum of $3 in order to check out further items. Fines for videos will be 50 cents per day. Notification may be given by mail, phone, or email of overdue items.
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Patron Complaints:
The library will consider patron objections to materials in its collection only when the objections are submitted in writing. Forms will be provided to be used for this purpose. An answer to the complaint will be made by the Library Director giving the reasons for the purchase of the materials objected to, and the decision on the complaint. The patron has the right to appeal any decision to the Library Board. In the event of legal action, the material in question will be judged, rather than the library Director and the Library Board. The Library Board will have final authority.
PATRON REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF A BOOK
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Internet Access:
- The Internet is available to all library members free of charge. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- One 60-minute internet session is allowed per day. (More time may be granted if no one is waiting).
- Staff assistance with the Internet may be limited by other demands for customer assistance.
- Chat room and IM access is not supported by the library workstations.
- To protect our Patrons’ Identity, downloading to the computer's hard drive is not permitted. Patrons may bring their own USB storage devices (MP3 Players, Flash Drives, etc) for saving/downloading items. The library assumes no responsibility for technical support or possible damage to personal devices. Changing system settings or altering the internet workstations in any way may result in permanent loss of internet privileges.
- The accessing, display or printing of obscene or illegal content is prohibited and punishable by law.
- Unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking" and other unlawful activities by both adults and minors is prohibited.
- Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors is prohibited.
- Parents, not library staff, assume all responsibility for their children’s internet use and compliance with library policies.
- Free Wi-Fi is provided for laptop users. The library assumes no responsibility for content, malware protection, or possible damage as a result from wi-fi access.
- Failure to comply with the Hyrum City Library acceptable use policy may result in the loss of Internet use privilege.
Complete Hurum Library Internet and Online Access Policy
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Library Board of Trustees:
The board chairperson presides over the board meetings. The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be to assist and advise the City Council in matters relating to the library, including but not limited to:
- Develop long rang goals and objectives
- Maintaining public support
- Work to provide library services which meet the needs of the community
- Meets quarterly or as deemed necessary
Board members are appointed for a specified length of time. (Utah Code 37-2-2) The board of directors shall consist of not less than five members and not more than nine members. (37-2-2…) One member of the city council shall serve on the board. There also shall be a representative from participating communities of Wellsville, Nibley, and Millville.
Members:
- Martin Felix-City Council Representative
- Kathy Nelson-Chairperson
- Jean Hunter-Secretary
- Sherleen Cooper-Hyrum Representative
- Debby Mackey-Hyrum Representative
- Sandra Garcia-Hyrum Representative
- Kathy Miller-Nibley Representative
- Paradise Representative
- Janet Roberts-Wellsville Representative
- Ginny Tremayne-Library Director
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Display and Exhibit Policy:
- The Hyrum Library has precedence in use of all display areas for promotion of their programs and materials.
- Non-profit community groups advertising themselves or their programs have second priority in use of space.
- Exhibits and displays must be arranged with the director.
- Length of time that the display or exhibit will be shown will be agreed upon before it is set up.
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Board Room And Cafe Rental:
Whereas, the use of the public meeting room in the Hyrum Library is one of the services provided to the citizens of Cache Valley, the Hyrum Library Board adopts this policy guaranteeing fair use by all as follows:
- Subject to prior reservation, the Board Room and Café shall be available without charge for public meetings of educational, cultural and civic groups
- Political organizations, unions, commercial, or religious groups may use rooms to conduct public meetings subject to a rental fee. $5 per hour shall be charged for the Board Room and Café.
- Regular, repetitive use by entities that are substituting this site for commercial areas in the community shall be discouraged.
- Permission to use these rooms shall be denied any group whose purposes or actions are illegal or whose conduct interferes with the activities of the Library.
- Use of these rooms does not constitute endorsement by the city of points of view or subject matter presented by room users. No advertisement or announcement implying such endorsement shall be permitted.
- The city is not responsible for loss or damage to materials belonging to individuals or groups using the meeting rooms.
- A $25 deposit shall be charged to individuals or groups using the Café. Such deposit shall be refunded upon return of the room key.
- $25 shall be charged for rooms left untidy.
- The cost for repairs or damage to the room or furnishing shall be levied against the room user.
- Scheduled meetings shall coincide with the Library’s public service hours except by prior permission of the Library Director.
