Library Policies

Code of Conduct

To provide the community with an atmosphere of safety, courtesy, integrity, and respect, the Library Board of Trustees have adopted a "Code of Conduct."

Strategic Plan

A Strategic Plan is a systematic process of envisioning a desired future, and translating this vision into broadly defined goals, objectives, and a sequence of steps to achieve them.

Collection Development Plan

This document serves as a guide and plan for those who are responsible for developing and managing the collection at the Escondido Public Library (EPL).

Collection Development Policy

The Collection Development Policy guides the selection and evaluation of materials and resources that meet the current and anticipated needs of Escondido’s community.

Reconsideration of Library Materials Policy

Library Bill of Rights

The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.

Photo & Video Policy

By attending any Library program, you are granting the Escondido Public Library permission to photograph or video record you and your children, and to use such images or recordings on the Library Website or elsewhere to publicize the Library.

Borrowing, Fines, & Fees

Policies regarding borrowing, renewing, and reserving materials. The fines and fees schedule is included.

Damaged Materials