I’ve highlighted some of what was discussed at the March board meeting below.
*Circulation Policy
The Library Board approved addition of section on “Teacher Cards” to the Circulation Policy. The full text of the section is included below.
Teacher Cards
With acceptable identification, teacher cards will be issued to:
- Johnston public or private school teachers
- Homeschool teachers who reside in Johnston
- Preschool or daycare teachers who work in a facility or home in Johnston
Acceptable Identification
- School or childcare facility identification
- School or childcare pay stub
- Letter on school or childcare letterhead from the school administrator or childcare director
- Paperwork related to homeschooling
- Childcare certification
Teacher cards are not assessed overdue fees for books or audiobooks. Standard late fees apply to all other materials.
Teacher cards are assessed fees for lost or damaged materials.
Teacher cards are made in the name of the individual applicant but are separate from an applicant’s personal account.
Teachers must use their personal card to borrow materials intended for personal use.
Teacher cards expire every year. Renewal requires verification of continued employment via a form of identification listed above.
*Adventure Passes
We have an opportunity to participate in the “Adventure Pass” program developed by Cheryl at the Grimes Public Library. The program allows patrons to “check out” passes to local attractions that are purchased in advance by their public library. Each pass works for a family of four, once per year for each institution. The Foundation has agreed to fund the purchase of two passes each for the Science Center and Blank Park Zoo and one pass for Living History Farms. The service will go live before summer.
For more details, remember that current and past board agendas and documents are located under Staff Resources or at http://catalog.johnstonlibrary.com/board/