Library Policies

Resolution 05/01: Bad Weather Policy

Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of the Edgewood Public Library, Edgewood, Iowa

In the case of bad weather and school has been cancelled for the day, the Edgewood Public Library will be closed.

If inclement weather comes in on a non-school day or during the day, the Library Director will make the decision on when to close the library. Posting of closings will be listed with the local radio stations (KCTN 100.1 and KMCH 94.7), local news stations (channels 2,7, and 9), and on our social media page.

If there are any scheduled programs that day, the program(s) will be cancelled and may be only rescheduled as scheduling allows.

Passed this third day of January 2024

Resolution 93/6: Guidelines for computer use

Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of the Edgewood Public Library, Edgewood, Iowa:

                Section 1.            Everyone is eligible to use the computers during regular library hours. Children in first grade and younger should be supervised by a parent or caregiver.

                Section 2.           There is no charge for using the computer. Printing fees to follow printing service fee schedule.

                Section 3.           Use of computers by library staff for library purposes will take priority over all other uses.  All school or business computer use will take priority over recreational use.

                Section 4.           Time may be reserved in one-hour blocks. Reservations for time on the computer may be made a maximum of one week in advance and only one reservation may be made per day per person. Telephone reservations will be accepted.

                Section 5.           A maximum of two people may be at the computer at one time. People not using the computer are not to be in the computer area. This includes “watching” others play games. Any exceptions must be approved by the library staff.

                Section 6.           Anyone making excessive noise or using the computer and/or software in an abusive manner will have their computer privileges revoked for a period of one month.

                Section 7.           Anyone late for a reserved time forfeits that time to anyone else who is eligible to use it.

                Section 8.           Unscheduled time may be claimed by anyone.

                Section 9.           Absolutely no food or drink near the computer area. If there is food or drink spilt on computers, you will be liable for damages or repairs.

                Passed this ninth day of February 1994, and approved this ninth day of February 1994. Reviewed & Amended 5/7/2024.