Policies
Bulletin Boards
The Shawano City-County Library provides space on its bulletin boards and literature racks for distribution of free materials which may be of interest to library patrons. Materials may be removed after one month based on timeliness of the information.
Materials acceptable for posting include: course, school, and educational announcements; special events and activities by non-profit organizations; author appearances and/or book signings by profit or non-profit organizations; and activities and services available through municipal, state and federal offices.
Materials not acceptable for posting include: commercial, religious, or political announcements and "Wanted" or "For Sale" notices.
Posting of material does not constitute endorsement by the Shawano City-County Library.
Collection Development
Collection Development is founded on the principles of intellectual freedom and equal access for all. The Library strives to provide a collection that balances viewpoints and opinions across a broad spectrum.
The Library provides materials to residents of all ages and makes them conveniently avaialble to all people in shawano County through its main library, the branches, and Bookmobile. While the Library will not promote specific beliefs or views, it will provide enough suitable materials to enable the public to make informed and intelligent decisions and supports the individual choice and judgment of its users in seeking information.
Decisions to select or retain an item are based on the merits of each work or information as it relates to the goals and coverage of the collection. The Library considers the value of each item in its entirety, not specific passages of sections within the item. Inclusion of an item does not constitute endorsement of its content.
Due Dates
| Item | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Video/DVD/Videogame | 7 days |
| CDRoms | 28 days |
| Magazines | 14 days |
| New Books/Audiobooks | 14 days |
| Music CDs | 14 days |
| Books/Audiobooks | 28 days |
| Art Prints | 42 days |
| Equipment | 3 days |
Renewals do not apply if an item has a reserve. Renewal due dates are calculated from the date of the renewal, not the original due date. Renew online at your account in Infosoup (on or before due date) or at the OWLSnet libraries.
Interlibrary loan: due dates are determined by the owning library; these do not renew.
ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED AT ANY OWLSNET LIBRARY.
