Library Policies

The Greater Victoria Public Library Board policies define the legal authority of the Board and ensure the Board carries out its roles and responsibilities while adhering to GVPL’s mission, vision and values. Board policies define the scope and limits within which the library operates and provide effective parameters and directions for decision making by the Board, management and staff. They include policies that establish governance, provide operational core function and services and define what it means to be a library.

Governance Policies

• Policy G.1 – The Board
• Policy G.2 – Policy Authority & Maintenance
• Policy G.3 – Board Roles and Structure
• Policy G.4 – Board Evaluation
• Policy G.5 – Media
• Policy G.6 – Board Orientation
• Policy G.7 – Chief Executive Officer / Chief Librarian
• Policy G.8 – Branch Development

Values Policies

• Policy V.1 – Intellectual Freedom
• Policy V.2 – Freedom of Information & Privacy

Operational Policies

• Policy O.1 – The Collection
• Policy O.2 – Service Eligibility
• Policy O.3 – Circulation (Borrowing)
• Policy O.4 – Suspension of Borrowing Privileges
• Policy O.5 – The Appeal Process
• Policy O.6 – Sales on Library Premises
• Policy O.7 – Meeting Rooms
• Policy O.8 – Public Internet Workstation
• Policy O.9 – Social Media
• Policy O.10 – Users Statement of Rights
• Policy O.11 – Security Video
• Policy 1.8 – Responsibilities and Conduct of Library Users

Financial Policies

• Policy 3.1 – Tangible Capital Assets Policy
• Policy 3.2 – Cash Control
• Policy 3.3 – Financial Responsibility and Accountability
• Policy 3.4 – Gifts and Fundraising
• Policy 3.5 – Investments
• Policy 3.6 – Purchasing and Signing Authority
• Policy 3.7 – Reserve Funds
• Policy 3.10 – Travel, Education & Other Allowable Expenses
• Policy 3.11 – Endowment Fund

Human Resources Policies

• Policy 4.1 – Recruitment, Selection and Hiring
• Policy 4.2 – Employee Code of Conduct
• Policy 4.3 – Occupational Health and Safety
• Policy 4.4 – Confidentiality
• Policy 4.5 – Respect in the Workplace
• Policy 4.6 – Prevention of Violence in the Workplace
• Policy 4.7 – Responsible Use of Technology
• Policy 4.8 – Whistleblower