Library Policies

Halifax Public Libraries is governed by a number of policies for library users and staff.

These policies are occasionally reviewed and updated. Where accuracy is critical or if you have any questions, please call the Library Administration Office (902) 490-5744.

Borrowing and membership

• Circulation Policy
• Customer Confidentiality Policy
• Interbranch Lending of Non-circulating Materials Policy
• Interlibrary Loan 

Using library spaces and services

• Acceptance of Posters & Flyers for Posting or Distribution (Guidelines)
• Art at Central - Terms of Reference
• Customer Conduct Policy
• Internet Terms of Use
• Library Programming Policy
• Library Room Booking     
  • Serving of Alcohol
• Technology Access Policy
• Youth Conduct and Safety in the Library Policy

Volunteering and donations

• Cash Donation Policy
• Donation Policy
• Volunteer Policy

Operations

• Collection Development Policy
• Code of Ethics
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Contest Ineligibility Policy
• Criminal Records Check Policy
• Delegations Policy
• Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Employment Equity Policy
• Naming of Library Branches Policy
• Halifax Central Library Naming and Recognition Policy

Third-party policies

• BiblioCommons Terms of Use
• BiblioCommons Privacy Statement