The Chelmsford Public Library Board of Trustees [hereafter: Board of Trustees] recognizes the importance of active public participation at all public meetings, at the discretion of the Chairperson, on items on the official agenda such as public hearings or other published topics where public input is explicitly identified for a given agenda item. All comments … Continue reading 1.1-1 Public Comment Policy →

Computers are provided to enhance the mission of the Chelmsford Public Library. This policy sets out appropriate use of the Library public computers in order to ensure the maximum library-related use of limited numbers of public computers, to prevent damage to library computing resources, and to provide guidelines for use. Rights and Responsibilities: Computers and … Continue reading 2.8 Computer Use Policy →

The Chelmsford Public Library strives to offer excellent library services to all. In addition to the quality of the collections, it is equally important that the staff provide accurate, efficient, and friendly service at all times. The Library should offer the same quality of service to all regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, nationality, … Continue reading 2.1 Public Service Policy →

Some of our web pages provide website links to various community, government, commercial and educational organizations that may be of interest to users of the library’s website. These links are provided as part of the library’s mission to provide up-to-date and accurate information to library users. The library does not necessarily endorse these organizations, nor … Continue reading 2.9-1 Hyperlink Policy →

In the event of a weather emergency or other unforeseen circumstance, it may be necessary to close the Library for the safety of patrons and staff. If such an event occurs, the Library Director or the senior staff person on duty in consultation with the Town Manager will make the decision. Once the decision had … Continue reading 3.2 Storm Procedures / Closings →

As a courtesy to patrons, the library will hold lost items that are found by or given to library staff. Items that are obviously valuable or may contain private or personal information (such as cell phones, computer disks, etc.) will be held at the Circulation Desk. All other items will be put in the lost … Continue reading 2.17 Lost and Found Items Policy →

Any patron can access a list of items currently checked out on his/her library card by using the My Account function of our automated catalog (after the patron has enabled this feature in their account). This can be done in the library or via a personal computer or device. Patrons need to know their library … Continue reading 2.3 Providing Patron Information →

2.4 Interlibrary Loan/Network Transfer   The Chelmsford Library subscribes to the American Library Association’s Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States.   Interlibrary loan service is essential to the vitality of libraries of all types and sizes, as a means of greatly expanding the range of materials available to users. Lending between libraries is in the public … Continue reading 2.4 Interlibrary Loan/Network Transfer →

In an effort to provide a library environment that allows all patrons to use library materials and resources in a safe, relaxed manner, the Board of Library Trustees of the Chelmsford Public Library has adopted a policy statement concerning unattended or disruptive children. Children who are 10 years of age and older may stay independently … Continue reading 2.6-1 Unattended or Disruptive Children Policy →