Library Policies

For your convenience
Halifax Public Libraries has developed a series of policies for library users and library staff. Some of these policies are listed below for your viewing. Formatting of these electronic versions may differ from the official, printed versions.  Where accuracy is critical, please consult official sources maintained in the Library Administration Office. Please contact our Administration Office at (902) 490-5744 for more information.

• Acceptance of Posters & Flyers for Posting or Distribution (Guidelines)
• Borrowing Information
• Cash Donation Policy
• Code of Ethics
• Collection Development Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Contest Ineligibility Policy
• Criminal Records Check Policy
• Delegations Policy
• Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Donating Books and Audio Visual Materials
• Donation Policy
• Employment Equity Policy
• Interbranch Lending of Non-circulating Materials Policy
• Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Internet Access Policy
• Library Room Booking Policy
• Serving of Alcohol Policy
• Naming of Library Branches Policy
  • Halifax Central Library Naming and Recognition Policy
• Programming Policy
• Public Use of Library Facilities Policy
• Requesting Customers To Leave and/or Barring Future Use Policy
• Technology Access Policy
• Volunteer Policy
• Youth Conduct and Safety in the Library Policy