Policies
Library Policies
The Lewis & Clark Library and the Lewis & Clark Library board have adopted the following policies to govern the way the library operates.
The Lewis & Clark Library and the Lewis & Clark Library board have adopted the following policies to govern the way the library operates.
- ALA Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks
- ALA Resolution on the US Patriot Act
- Appendix A Material Selection Policy ALA Bill of Rights - 12-2015
- Appendix B Material Selection Policy ALA Freedom to Read Policy 12-2015
- Appendix C Material Selection Policy ALA freedom to view - 12-2015
- APPENDIX E Materials Selection Policy MontanaLibrary2Go Selection Policy 12-2015
- Appendix F Materials Selection Policy Joint ALA Chapter Statement Regarding E-Content 1-2015
- Bulletin Board Free Distribution Policy Final adopted 10-24-2017
- Collection Dev policy Approved 2-19-2019
- Disruptive Patron Policy Final 6-23-2015 with procedures
- Election Materials Distribution Final approved 10-24-2017
- Electronic Access Policy -Approved 8-16-2015
- Exhibits Policy - Final Approved 1-16-2018
- Fine Free Policy Final 3-19-2019
- Fixed Assets Policy Approved Final 10-20-2015
- Interlibrary Loan Policy - Final Approved October 15, 2019
- Internet Acceptable Use Policy Final Approved 2-19-2019
- Library Card Policy Final approved 2-23-2021
- Library Records Confidentiality Act - Appendix G - FINAL 4-21-2014
- Library Website and Catalog Privacy Policy - Final approved 6-19-2018
- Material Selection Policy Approved 2-19-2019
- Meeting Room Policy - Approved - 5-17-22
- Partnership Policy Final adopted 4-17-2018
- Physical Printing Policy Final 12-18-2018
- Policy on Unattended Minors and Dependent Adults FINAL 4-17-2018
- Programming Policy Approved 3-17-2015
- Public Participation Policy approved 9-2014
- Social Media Policy - Approved 6-18-2013
Library Laws
The library is governed by Montana state laws and regulations. Below are links to the laws that govern the library. Only part of the library laws are posted here.
The library is governed by Montana state laws and regulations. Below are links to the laws that govern the library. Only part of the library laws are posted here.
- 22-1-304 - Tax Levy - Special Library Fund - Bonds
- 22-1-308 - Public Library - Board of Trustees
- 22-1-309 - Trustees - Powers and Duties
- 22-1-311 - Use of Library - Privileges