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-  Express Pick-Up still available by drop-in or appointment; return 24/7 using outdoor slots
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Regulations, By-Laws and Policies

In order to fulfill our mission and provide a safe, comfortable environment for patrons and staff, the following regulations, by-laws and policies are currently in place at the Barrie Public Library.

Accessibility in the Library Policy

Advocacy Policy

Anti-Spam Policy

Bylaws for the Regulation of the Business of the Board

Child Welfare Policy

Collection Development Policy

Core Values

Corporate Credit Card Policy

Foundational Principles

Health and Safety Policy

Human Resources - Staff and Volunteer Accessibility 

Human Resources - Recruitment and Selection

Library and Political Elections Policy

Membership Policy

Patron Conduct Policy

Patron Privacy Policy

Philanthropy Policy

Policy Development Policy 

Procurement Policy

Public Internet and Computer Use Policy

Records Retention Policy

Service Excellence Policy

Service Hours Policy

Sponsorship Policy

Use of Library Space

Video Surveillance Policy

Volunteer Policy

Workplace Harassment and Violence Policy

 

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