II. SERVICE STANDARDS
A. Accessibility
 
1. Library services are provided free of charge to all residents of its defined service area during all hours of service.  A library achieves this standard when: __ Not yet begun 
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- All materials are available for use. Some materials, such as basic reference works or irreplaceable items, may be designated "in library use only." __ Not yet begun 
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- The library offers interlibrary loan services free of charge to its patrons. __ Not yet begun 
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2. The board adopts and follows the principles set forth in the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read statements., __ Not yet begun 
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3. Library hours are established for the convenience of patrons and reflect community needs. A library achieves this standard when: __ Not yet begun 
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- hours are fixed and posted  
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- hours include morning, afternoon, weekend and evening hours __ Not yet begun 
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- staff schedules reflect patterns of patron use __ Not yet begun 
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4. The library is open at least as many days and hours per week as is recommended below for its population group: 
 
 
Population served Days/Week Hours/Week Dir. Hrs/Wk
1,000 or less 3 12 12
1,000 - 2,500 5 25 25
2,500 - 5,000 6 30 30
5,000-10,000 6 48 40
10,000 or more 6 60 40
 
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5. The library fills patron requests for materials not immediately available through interlibrary loan, reserve, or possibly through purchase. __ Not yet begun 
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6. The library identifies special population groups in its service area, and offers programs tailored to meet the needs of the community. __ Not yet begun 
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To Service: Users and Usage
To Standards
 
September 10, 1999

Max Leek