3D Printer Policy

Print Version (PDF) Kalamazoo Public Library strives to offer community access to new and emerging technologies such as a 3D printer. The expectation is that the printer will inspire interest…

Animals in the Library Policy

Print Version (PDF) Purpose The Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) recognizes that patrons with disabilities may have service animals that are trained to assist or accommodate a person with a sensory,…

Anti-Harassment Policy

Print Version (PDF) The Kalamazoo Public Library is committed to providing and sustaining a work and public service environment that is free from prohibited discrimination and harassment. Discrimination or harassment…

Budgeting Policy

Print Version (PDF)  Scope This budgeting policy applies to all funds owned or assigned to Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) unless specifically exempted by resolution of the Board. Objectives The primary…

Child Safety Policy*

Print Version (PDF) The Library is a Public Space Kalamazoo Public Library welcomes and encourages children and their parents, guardians, and caregivers to visit our library and enjoy the facilities,…

Community Rooms Policy

Mission Statement The Kalamazoo Public Library champions reading, ignites imagination and ensures access to information and ideas. Vision Statement The Kalamazoo Public Library helps create a community where people aspire…

Credit Card Transactions Policy

Print Version (PDF) Credit Card Transactions, Act 266 of 1995 (MCL 129.241-129.247), regulates and authorizes credit card transactions involving local unites of government. This policy is intended to establish the…

Disbursement Approval Policy

Print Version (PDF) All disbursements from library funds must be previously approved for expenditure within a budget approved by the library board of trustees. Invoice approval is delegated from the…

Disclosure of Registration and Circulation Records Policy

Print Version (PDF) It is the policy of the Kalamazoo Public Library to preserve the confidentiality and privacy of the registration and circulation records of its borrowers to the fullest…

Electronic Transactions Policy

Print Version (PDF) Objective The following policy shall authorize and regulate the use of electronic transactions and ACH arrangements for Kalamazoo Public Library. Authority to Enter into Electronic Transfer Agreements…

Endowment Fund Investment Policy

Print Version (PDF) The primary goals of the Kalamazoo Public Library Endowment Fund are to: 1. provide funds to support projects as designated by the donor or as identified by…

Endowment Spending Policy

Print Version (PDF) Pursuant to the Fund Development Committee responsibilities of providing strategic and policy direction to Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) for the expenditure of endowment income and to direct…

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Policy

Print Version (PDF) The Kalamazoo Public Library believes that in order to fulfill our purpose in serving the community, we must be engaged in the ongoing effort to limit the…

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Print Version (PDF) Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at the Kalamazoo Public Library, where employment opportunities are based on job qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion,…

Essential Staff – Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19)

Print Version (PDF) March 26, 2020 The following individuals have been designated by Ryan Wieber, KPL Library Director, as necessary to conduct minimum basic operations for Kalamazoo Public Library in…

Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) Policy

Print Version (PDF) This document is based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) “Fact Sheet No. 28,” and fulfills KPL’s statutory notification requirements. All non-represented KPL employees are required…

Fee-Based Service Policy

Print Version (PDF) The Kalamazoo Public Library is committed to the provision of public library lending services without direct charges to individuals and groups who reside within the Kalamazoo Public…

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

Print Version (PDF) Freedom of Information Act Requests for Information (PDF) Requests for Information The Kalamazoo Public Library adopts the public policy set forth in the Michigan Freedom of Information…

Fund Balance Policy

Print Version (PDF) Purpose: The following policy has been adopted by Kalamazoo Public Library in order to address the implications of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statement No. 54, Fund…

Fund Development Policy

Print Version (PDF) Purpose The purpose of fund development for the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) is to secure funds for programs and services, including materials, personnel, and building enhancements that…