The library policies listed below are written guidelines designed to determine appropriate action or decisions on a particular topic. Policies are formally adopted by the governing board for the library, the Board of Library Trustees.
If you have questions about any of the policies, please contact Library Director Randy E. Gagné at rgagne@sharon.ocln.org, or call 781-784-1578 Ext. 1425.
- Carpeno History Room Policy
- Collection Development Policy
- Community Exhibit Policy
- Exhibit Application Form
- Exhibit Release Form (note: Exhibits are not insured by the Town or the Library)
- Community Room Policy
- Computer and Internet Use Policy
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Exam Proctoring Policy
- Furnishings and Equipment Policy
- Gift Policy (see Naming Rights Policy below for other options)
- Homebound Policy – Library on Wheels (delivery and pick-up service)
- Hotspot Lending Policy
- Library Card Policy
- Loan Period, Renewals and Fine Policy
- Local History Collection Development Policy
- Meeting Room Use Policy
- Naming Rights Policy (name a space or item in the new Library) see Sharon Public Library Foundation
- Parking Policy
- Patron Behavior Policy (includes pet and service animals)
- Patron Privacy Policy
- Posting, Distribution and Display of Materials Policy
- Programming Policy
- Reconsideration of Library Materials Policy/Form
- Replacement Cost Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Study Room Use Policy
- Supervision of Children Policy
- Young Adult Room Policy
- 3-D Printing Policy
The Sharon Public Library, Board of Trustees, Library Director, and staff adhere to the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read, Freedom to View, and Library Bill of Rights Statements.