Sample Policies from NH Libraries

Collection Development Policies

• Manchester City Library, Includes Collection Development Policy, Reconsideration Policy and a Request for Reconsideration form

• Stratford Public Library, revised August 2016, Includes sections titled “Community Overview/User Groups” and “Collection Overview”

• Abbott Library, revised September 2022, Includes wording about self-published materials

• Jackson Public Library, revised March 2023, Includes wording that responsibility for children’s material selection resides with the parent or guardian

E-Reader Lending Policies

• Kimball Library, Atkinson:  Kindle Borrowing Agreement

• Baker Free Library, Bow:  E-reader Lending Policy and Agreement

• Hooksett Public Library:  Electronic Device Borrowing Agreement

• Madison Public Library:  Nook eReader Borrowing Policy and Agreement

Meeting Room Policies

• Pillsbury Public Library (Warner), revised November 2021

• Lane Memorial Library (Hampton), revised July 2022, Includes reservation information and what to do if there is an accident while using the room)

• Hooksett Public Library, revised April 2023, Includes room rental information

• Jaffery Public Library, revised April 2019, Includes information about being a tree-nut/peanut free facility

Social Media Policies

• Social Media Policy Template for the Public Sector (from ArchiveSocial)

• Lane Memorial Library (Hampton), August 2020 revision

• Goffstown Public Library February 2021 revision

• Lebanon Public Library February 2014 revision

• Nesmith Library (Windham) January 2022 revision