TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
POLICIES
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ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The TCPL Board of Trustees invites public participation and provides guidelines to ensure that public comments may be heard at its meetings.
CIRCULATION
Patrons must present a library card in order to check out any materials from the Tipton County Public Library.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
The library strives to ensure a collection of materials to meet the community’s needs and reflect the library’s mission.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
The library keeps all records confidential, unless authorized by the appropriate jurisdiction.
INTERNET USE
All patrons, regardless of age or residency, have access to the Internet for research and information purposes.
MATERIALS DONATION
The Tipton County Public Library welcomes donation of materials that are useful and in good condition.
PATRON BEHAVIOR
All patrons must be engaged in activities associated with the use of a public library while in the building.
PHOTO RELEASE
Library staff may take photos of events or programs. Parents or guardians of minors must sign a release.
PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS
The Tipton County Public Library provides access to public records in accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-3.
PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS FORM
To access public records, library patrons must complete the Request for Access to Public Records form.
PUBLIC SERVICES
The library offers many services to the public in a safe, comfortable environment. Visit the services tab above or read our policy by clicking the button below.
ROOM USE
The library has several meeting rooms available for public use regardless of affiliations of the individuals or groups requesting it.
SECURITY CAMERAS
The library has security cameras for monitoring the safety of patrons while using the building.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our goal of social media use is to increase awareness of library services, materials, and programs.
STRATEGIC PLAN
View the library’s current strategic plan.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers support the library staff in order to promote and enrich the library’s mission and programs
YOUTH SAFETY
For the safety of our young visitors, those 8 and under must be with an adult at all times during library visits.