OK Virtual Library Collection Development Policy

OK Virtual Library Collection Development Policy Introduction The OK Virtual Library (OKVL) is a digital collection of reading and listening materials hosted by OverDrive. It serves the patrons of public and tribal libraries in Oklahoma with populations of less than 100,000 residents. The libraries make up the OK Virtual Library Consortium. The purpose of this…

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Collection and Selection

Materials Selection The cornerstone of library service is the book collection. Providing a vital book collection—one which has meaning for the public served—requires continuous attention; it means retaining the best of the old and selecting the best of the new. Obsolete titles must be withdrawn; worn books must be replaced; materials to meet special needs…

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Policies

LIBRARY OPERATING POLICIES These policies, which have been adopted by the Miami Public Library Board, govern the day-to-day operating procedures of the library. Circulation Overdue & Lost Materials Wi-Fi to Go: Hotspot Lending Donations & Gifts Meeting Room Use Bulletin Board Use Patron Behavior, Library Usage, & Unattended Children Patron Confidentiality Policy Computer Use, Internet…

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Glossary of Financial Terms

Glossary of Financial Terms 401(k) Plan A type of “defined contribution” retirement plan in which employees contribute a portion of their wages on a pre-tax basis. The employer usually has some form of “match” contribution and may make additional contributions. Employees usually have some decision-making authority over how the funds are invested. 5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage…

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BrowseArea Job Opportunities Arts & Culture Electronic Resources Genealogy Literacy Online Catalog Staff Picks     Classes & WorkshopsMonthly Calendar Let’s Talk About It FAQs How long are check out times? Expand New fiction: 7 days All other items: 14 days Newspapers and current magazines are not checked out. How do I get a library…

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New Books 11/25/19

  Agent Running in the Field by John Le Carre Desperate to resist the political turbulence of his 2018 London home, a young man establishes connections that lead him down a dark and dangerous path. The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson The award-winning author of A Short History of Nearly Everything presents…

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Donations and Gifts

Donations Donated items will be accepted by the Miami Public Library with the understanding that they may or may not be added to the collection. Items added to the collection must meet the library’s Materials Selection Policy. Donated books and equipment become library property and are subject to library policy. Items which are not placed…

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