Description: The annual Friends’ book sale has been going on as long as anyone can remember, and regularly raises $20,000+ to support library programming and resources. Donations of books and other items, countless volunteer hours in sorting and setup, and of course coming to the book sale to shop make this possible – Thank you … Continue reading Friends of the Library Book Sale →

The Chelmsford Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the diverse cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of the Chelmsford community. Access to the Internet and its many resources is one of these services the Library is making available to the public in response to advances in technology and the changing … Continue reading 2.9 Internet Policy →

During a power outage, servers should be shut down manually. They are on a UPS which will keep them functional for a short time. Hubs, routers, switches, and work stations may be unplugged in the data closet. PROCEDURE: All department heads should be aware of where the hubs and routers for their building are. Servers, … Continue reading 3.3 Telecommunications Guidelines →

(Staff should refer to the Paging Guidelines for Closing Announcements) Should an adult be left stranded at the library after closing hours, the department head will offer the use of the library phone to secure a ride. Under no circumstances will Library staff transport or accompany a patron from the library grounds. A minor child … Continue reading 3.5 Safety at Closing Time →

The Chelmsford Public Library System accepts, as its basic objective, the provision of materials and services to the public, as outlined in the American Library Association’s “Minimum Standards for Public Library Systems, 1965”: To facilitate informal self-education of all people in the community. To meet the informational needs of all by providing materials or referral. … Continue reading 2.0 Objectives and Purpose of the Library →

ACCIDENT REPORT: Whenever a patron or staff member is injured in an accident in Library buildings or on Library grounds, the supervisor present should fill out an accident or incident report form and return it to the Director as soon as possible. Multiple copies of the accident report are kept at all public desks at … Continue reading 3.1 Accidents / Incidents →

The Chelmsford Board of Library Trustees welcomes and encourages gifts and donations which are consistent with the Library’s Mission Statement. Print and Non-Print Materials The Library is pleased to accept print (books) and non-print (DVDs, CDs, etc.) materials when they comply with the Library’s Material’s Selection Policy. All gifts are accepted with the understanding that … Continue reading 4.2 Gift / Donation Policy →

The Chelmsford Public Library makes every effort to purchase library materials in all formats at the best prices and under the best terms, as well as in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. For more details on how selections are decided, please refer to our Materials Selection Policy. The Library is a member … Continue reading 4.3 Acquisition of Library materials →