Policies

Library Policies
The Lewis & Clark Library and the Lewis & Clark Library board have adopted the following policies to govern the way the library operates.
  1. ALA Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks
  2. ALA Resolution on the US Patriot Act
  3. Appendix A Material Selection Policy ALA Bill of Rights - 12-2015
  4. Appendix B Material Selection Policy ALA Freedom to Read Policy 12-2015
  5. Appendix C Material Selection Policy ALA freedom to view - 12-2015
  6. Appendix D Material Selection Policy PATRON REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS 12-2015
  7. APPENDIX E Materials Selection Policy MontanaLibrary2Go Selection Policy 12-2015
  8. Appendix F Materials Selection Policy Joint ALA Chapter Statement Regarding E-Content 1-2015
  9. Bulletin Board Free Distribution Policy Final adopted 10-24-2017
  10. Collection Dev policy Approved 2-19-2019
  11. Disruptive Patron Policy Final 6-23-2015 with procedures
  12. Election Materials Distribution Final approved 10-24-2017
  13. Electronic Access Policy -Approved 8-16-2015
  14. Exhibits Policy - Final Approved 1-16-2018
  15. Fine Free Policy Final 3-19-2019
  1. Fixed Assets Policy Approved Final 10-20-2015
  2. Interlibrary Loan Policy - Final Approved October 15, 2019
  3. Internet Acceptable Use Policy Final Approved 2-19-2019
  4. Library Card Policy Final approved 2-23-2021
  5. Library Records Confidentiality Act - Appendix G - FINAL 4-21-2014
  6. Library Website and Catalog Privacy Policy - Final approved 6-19-2018
  7. Material Selection Policy Approved 2-19-2019
  8. Meeting Room Policy - Approved - 5-17-22
  9. Partnership Policy Final adopted 4-17-2018
  10. Physical Printing Policy Final 12-18-2018
  11. Policy on Unattended Minors and Dependent Adults FINAL 4-17-2018
  12. Programming Policy Approved 3-17-2015
  13. Public Participation Policy approved 9-2014
  14. Social Media Policy - Approved 6-18-2013
Library Laws
The library is governed by Montana state laws and regulations. Below are links to the laws that govern the library. Only part of the library laws are posted here.
For more, please go to the Montana Code Annotated online.