Policies and Procedures

Article I: Identification This organization is the Board of Trustees of the Wautoma Public Library, located in Wautoma Wisconsin, established by the Wisconsin municipality of Wautoma, according to the provisions of Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and exercising the powers and assuming the duties granted to it under said statute. Article II: Membership Section 1. Appointments and Terms of Office. Appointments and terms of office are as provided by the relevant subsections of Wisconsin...

The Wautoma Public Library has a large meeting room which is used to provide space for library meetings and programs. When the large meeting room is not being used by the library, it is available for use by individuals and groups on an equitable basis regardless of the beliefs and affiliations of the individual and group.   The library also has a small meeting room that is available on a first-come, first-served basis and has a...

The library director will review and approve/disapprove requests for display space. Requests shall be handled on a first come, first served basis. Display space will be used for educational, cultural, community, or recreational purposes by groups or individuals. Exhibits of a commercial nature and those purporting political or controversial issues, including displays which are indecent, harmful to minors, obscene, or inflammatory, are prohibited. The director will have final approval of content and appearance. ...

The purpose of this policy is to define when it is appropriate to give gifts and to have celebrations paid for by library funds. The Wautoma Library strives to maintain a supportive and motivating workplace environment by showing appreciation for staff as individuals and as a group. On occasion, the library may want to recognize library staff for their dedication and high performance i.e.- regularly filling in for others, creating new events or...

An employee’s appearance reflects the library image to the public. Staff should present a business-like appearance and not wear clothes, buttons, or symbols that are issue-oriented and controversial in the framework of our community. Staff are expected to be clean and practice good personal hygiene. As all employees are in contact with the library’s external and/or internal customers, the library asks that all employees refrain from wearing excessive fragrance (perfume, cologne, or...

Funding The library is funded by city and county tax revenue plus gifts and donations. Funds for specific projects may be solicited under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Fiscal Controls An annual budget will be prepared by the director and submitted to the Library Board for consideration and approval. Once the budget is approved by the Library Board, it shall be submitted to the municipality for their consideration...

Volunteers are an important extension of the library's staff. Volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks that are important to the library. As important members of the community, volunteers are expected to act in accordance with library policies and to reflect positive customer service attitudes to all library patrons. The following policy is designed to promote a maximum degree of excellence. Definition of a Volunteer: A volunteer shall be considered as any individual 14 years...