02.01 Governance of Richmond Public Library – General Authority Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
03.01 Records Management-Requirements Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
04.01 Public Law Library Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
04.04 Accessing Customer Record Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
04.07 Supervision of Children Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
04.08 Incident Report Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
04.10 Accessing Employee Record Policy – SIRSI – Reviewed 7-23-2025
04.11 Interlibrary Loan Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
04.12 Participation By Electronic Communication Means Policy Reviewed 7-23-2025
05.01.a Library Card Registration Policy – Revised 5-22-19
05.02 Library Card Renewal Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
05.03 Vacation Loans Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
05.04 Renewal of Materials Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
05.06 Claims Returned Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
05.08 Email Notification Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
05.09 Library Card – Alternate Form of Library Card Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
05.11 Fax Service Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
05.12 Notary Public Service Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
06.01 Computer and Acceptable Use Policy-Approved 7-23-2025
06.02 Internet Filtering Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
06.03 Mobile Device Checkout Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
06.04 Reference Services Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
06.05 Programming Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
06.10 Bulletin Boards and Displays Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
06.12 Proctoring Exams Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
07.01 Library Programs – Food & Refreshments Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
08.01 Technology Tools Spaces and Equipment Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
09.01 Meeting Rooms Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
09.02 Music Concerts Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
09.03 Art Exhibits Policy & Guidelines – Reviewed 7-23-2025
09.05 Volunteers Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
10.01 Fund Accounting Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
10.03 Petty Cash Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
10.04 Grants Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
10.10 Library Surplus Property Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
10.12 Letter of Agreement Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
11.04 Social Media Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
12.01 Collection Development Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.03 Materials Reconsideration Request Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.03.b Materials Reconsideration Request Form – Reviewed 02-2022
12.04 Accepting Gift and Donated Materials – Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.05 Special Collection Policy and Scope Statement Policy – Revised 7-23-2025
12.06 Special Collection – Richmond Authors Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.08 Disposal of Library Special Collections Items Policy Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.10 Materials Default Replacement Cost Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.11 Catalog and Patron Record Clean-Up Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
12.12 Fees for Library Materials Policy – Reviewed 7-23-2025
Introduction
This is the written policy and procedure manual of the Richmond Public Library (RPL). The Policy Manual is revised via motion and approval of the Richmond Public Library Board of Trustees at regularly scheduled meetings.
The Library Director may promulgate regulations without prior Library Board approval unless board action is required by law or unless the Board has specific authority that requires board approval. The Board shall be kept informed of all regulations issued by the administration.
The Library Director is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the City of Richmond policy and procedures and with State and Federal regulations related to public libraries.
Questions regarding this document should be directed to the Library Director. Approved copies of the Policy Manual are maintained on file in the Library Director’s office, on SharePoint and on the library’s shared network drive.
The Richmond Public Library system consists of a main library with eight additional branches located throughout the City to serve all of its citizens.
Inform, Enrich, Empower
The mission of the RPL is to inform, enrich, and empower Richmond’s residents: to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all citizens by promoting reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service.
In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVDs, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, wireless Internet access, and public use PCs. Fax and notary services are available at each library (please call to make sure the registered notary is available).
The Library’s dedicated staff is always ready to assist you in making use of all library resources.
City of Richmond’s Fair Housing Policy:
City’s Fair Housing Policy in English.
PolÃtica de la Ciudad de Richmond sobre la Equidad en la Vivienda:
la PolÃtica de la Ciudad de Richmond sobre la Equidad en la Vivienda, en español.