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Tutoring Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 7/16/2013Tutoring Policy PDF In order to provide a safe and open environment where community students may receive tutoring, the Library permits the use of designated portions of the main room for regularly organized and scheduled...

Tobacco and Smoke-Free Policy

Adopted 11/19/2019 by the Board of TrusteesTobacco and Smoke Free Policy Rationale and Goal East Greenbush Community Library desires to provide a healthy, comfortable, and safe environment for employees, patrons, contractors, vendors and visitors. The goal of this...

Teen Space Policy

Adopted 10/16/18 by the Board of TrusteesTeen Space Policy PDF The teen room is intended for middle school and high school age teens during all times when school is not in session. Other individuals are welcome to visit the Teen Room briefly to retrieve books and...

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

Adopted 10/16/18 by the Board of TrusteesSexual Harassment Prevention Policy PDF Skip to reporting form The East Greenbush Community Library is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination....

Purchasing Policy

Amended by the Board of Trustees 10/18/2022Purchasing Policy PDF The East Greenbush Community Library establishes this purchasing policy to guide the purchase of goods and services and to comply with the General Municipal Law Section 104-b of the State of New York,...

Public Comment Policy

Adopted, Library Board of Trustees, October 17, 2023Public Comment Policy (PDF) The East Greenbush Community Library Board of Trustees welcomes input from members of the public at public hearings, board meetings, and committee meetings. This policy outlines the...

Board Development Policy

Adopted, Library Board of Trustees, October 17, 2023Board Development Policy (PDF) The Board of Trustees of the East Greenbush Community Library is committed to ensuring the continuity of leadership within the board through careful appointment of officers, trustee...

Programming Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 4/20/2010Amended 9/19/2023Programming Policy (PDF) The East Greenbush Community Library is committed to programming that reflects diverse perspectives, encourages open inquiry, and respects the rights of all library users. Library...

Meeting Room Policy

Amended by the Board of Trustees 9/19/2023Meeting Room Policy (PDF) Meeting Rooms at the East Greenbush Community Library are available for a variety of social, cultural, and educational activities, and discussions of current public questions. Meeting Rooms will be...

Collection Management Policy

Amended, Board of Trustees August 9, 2022 (replaces former Materials Selection Policy)Collection Managment Policy PDF The library exists to provide education, information, materials, reference sources and reading, listening, and viewing pleasure to all the people...

Library Card Policy

Amended by the Board of TrusteesLibrary Card Policy PDF Apply Online Now Scope Library cards are necessary to borrow materials from the library or access online resources. Policy Statement A library card is your passport to a vast network of public library resources...

Investment Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 12/21/2010Investment Policy Policy Statement and Scope This document will govern the investment activities of the East Greenbush Community Library (the Library). It is the policy of the Library to invest public funds in a manner which...

Internet Use Policy

Amended by the Board of Trustees 10/16/2018Internet Use Policy PDF Access Access to the Internet on Library computers is available for use by patrons. Usage is provided in set increments, which may be limited based on demand. There is no time limit for wireless users....

Gifts and Donations Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 11/19/2013 Gifts and Donations Policy PDF The East Greenbush Community Library acknowledges the importance of gifts and donations to the Library’s operations and to its future development. The Library welcomes gifts and donations of...

General Accounting Practices Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 12/21/2010General Accounting Practices Policy PDF Fiscal YearThe East Greenbush Community Library’s fiscal year is January 1st to December 31st. Accounting MethodThe East Greenbush Community Library uses the “Modified Cash Basis...

Exhibit Policy

Amended by the Board of Trustees 2/13/2023Exhibit Policy PDF East Greenbush Community Library maintains several display cases and an exhibit area available for public use.  Exhibits must be approved by the library, and all approvals or actual showings of any and all...

Disruptive Behavior Policy

Amended 2/19/2013 by the Board of TrusteesDisruptive Behavior Policy PDF The Board of Trustees of the East Greenbush Community Library recognizes that at times staff members must deal with disruptive behavior(s). It is the responsibility of the Library staff to...

Declaration of Emergency Policy

Approved by the Board of Trustees 4/21/2021Declaration of Emergency Policy PDF Under emergency conditions, closing may be necessary the library may need to close, reduce hours, declare stand-by alerts, reduce staff on site, and/or direct staff to work remotely....

Deaccession Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 7/14/2014Deaccession Policy PDF This policy governs the de-accession of library inventory with the exception of library materials which are governed by the collection management policy. All capital purchases that are subject to...

Credit Card Transactions Policy

Revised and Amended 12/18/2018 by the Board of TrusteesCredit Card Transactions PDF Policy Statement For the convenience of its patrons, the East Greenbush Community Library provides the option of paying Library bills and fines by credit or debit card. Payments are...
Subject East Greenbush Card UHLS Card UHLS MyCard
Library Card Registration Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including:

  • Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials)
  • Parents not present for a child’s library card registration
  • Previous fines on a child’s card

Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library.

Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs.

No fines for late items

Limits on # of Materials Borrowed Unlimited checkouts Unlimited checkouts Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items All eligible item types. All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections. Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content UHLS subscription databases and digital content Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan Nationwide UHLS Libraries UHLS Libraries
Program Registration Unlimited except by limited program capacity Preference given to resident cardholders Preference given to resident cardholders