Granger Public Library

Loan

The library cannot provide all materials that are requested because of budget and space. The interlibrary loan program is used to obtain from other libraries those materials that are beyond the scope of this library’s collection. In return for utilizing interlibrary loan to satisfy the needs of our patrons, the Granger Public Library agrees to lend its materials to other libraries through the same interlibrary loan network.

Gifts

The library may accept donations, but the Director will decide by means of criteria whether to add the gift to the collection.

Weeding

An up-to-date and attractive collection is maintained through a continual withdrawal and replacement process. Replacement is dependent upon current demand usefulness, more recent acquisitions, and availability of newer editions. Ongoing weeding is the responsibility of the Director and is authorized by the Board. Withdrawn materials will be handled in a similar manner as donated materials.

Citizen Concern

Materials are carefully selected but there can arise differences of opinion regarding suitable materials. Patrons requesting that materials be withdrawn from or restricted within the collection may complete a “Statement of Concern About Library Resources” form, which is available in the library. The inquiry will be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Board.

(Revised/Approved by the Granger Public Library Board 04/15)

Lisa Smith: President

Alice Wicker: Vice-President

Deanne Wright: Secretary

Linda Hueser: Treasurer

June Anthofer

Kathy Bermel

Ava Erickson

Tracy Uhlman

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Our Trustees

Pam Claussen

Jessica Juhl

Melissa Mann

Kelli Anliker

Carina Degase

Roles of Public Library Boards in Iowa

1. Advocate for the library in the community and advocate for the community as a member of the library board. To be a library advocate is to work for the betterment of library services for the community. Advocacy includes working to obtain adequate funding for the library; pursuing opportunities to meet and speak with community groups; getting to know the mayor and city council; making sure the community’s needs and interests are paramount when making board decisions.

2. Plan for the future of the library. Planning is one of the most important trusts that the community gives to the library board. Planning is deciding what is going to happen with library services over the next few years. It is taking charge of the library’s future and creating it to be responsive to what the community needs.

3. Monitor and evaluate the overall effectiveness of the library. The community puts its trust in the library board to make sure the library is operating the way it should. For example, the library boards is familiar with the library’s budget – where the money is coming from and how it will be spent. The board monitors monthly financial reports and approves the bills so they can be paid. The board also helps determine whether the community is satisfied with the service received from the library.

4. Set library policies. The library boards spends much of its time on policy issues – developing policies and monitoring the effectiveness of those policies. (Policy is a carefully designed, broadly stated, written guideline for actions and decision of the library.) Once adopted by the board, library staff carries out the policies on a day to day basis.

5. Hire and evaluate the library director. The board hires a qualified director to manage the day-to-day operations of the library and works with the director, carefully respecting each other’s roles. The board also regularly evaluates the director to make sure the library operates well and in the best interest of those the library serves.

Library Board Ordinance