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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,...

Programming Policy

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 4/20/2010Programming Policy PDF Programming is an important part of the East Greenbush Community Library’s mission and Plan of Service Programs are defined as any group activity offered to the public that library staff have...

Meeting Room Policy

Amended by the Board of Trustees 4/12/2022Meeting 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...

COVID-19 Paid Leave

Amendments approved by the Library Board, September 20, 2022COVID-19 Paid Leave Policy PDF The Purpose of this policy is to promote the health of the library employee, their co-workers, and their families by helping them make the decision to avoid the library when...

Content and Issuance of Policies

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 3/20/2018Content and Issuance of Policies PDF Scope A formal method is required to establish and record policies for the East Greenbush Community Library Policy Statement Policies of the East Greenbush Community Library shall be...

Conflict of Interest

Adopted by the Board of Trustees 11/19/2013Conflict of Interest Policy PDF The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines for Trustees and staff to follow in order to prevent conflict of interest during the performance of duties and responsibilities to the East...

Confidentiality of Library Records and Privacy Policy

Amended 4/25/2015Confidentiality of Library Records and Privacy Policy PDF Confidentiality New York State Law (Civil Practice Laws and Rules sec 2307 §4509) guarantees the confidentiality of library patron borrowing records. Patron information will only be released to...
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

Notary

A notary is available during some of the hours the library is open. Please call ahead to ensure availability.

Accessibility Services

Vision

Large print books and audiobooks are available for those who find conventional print too small to read easily.

Low-vision equipment is available for magnification of print materials. Inquire at the Reference Desk.

The NYS Library maintains a free Talking Book and Braille Library service for qualified patrons.

Hearing

Assistive listening devices are available upon request for events held in the large meeting room.

Printing

Printing costs 15¢ per page for single-sided black & white, 30¢ per page for double-sided black & white and 50¢ per page for color. Wireless printing is also available in or to the library from any location, using any device. More info

Copy/Scan/Fax

A self-service color photocopier is available for public use, located outside the children’s room. The charge is $.15 per side for black & white copies and $.50 per side for color copies. Duplexing (double-sided) is available for both color and B&W.

The copier also has the ability to scan color or black & white to an email account. There is no charge to scan documents.

Sending a fax costs $1 per page.

Drive-thru

All materials, excluding “Stories to Go” kits, Library of Things items, and technology items, may be returned in the drive-thru book drop any time. Did you know you can set the drive-thru or checkout desk as your default pickup location?  Find out more