Policies & Procedures

The Boston Public Library has developed a series of policies and procedures to provide guidance around use of its materials, equipment, facilities, and grounds, and to inform the protection of the rights and safety of library patrons, volunteers, and staff.

Access to Materials Policy

Appropriate Library Use

Collection Development Policy (PDF)

Collections Security Policy (PDF)

Exhibitions

Please note that Boston Public Library has made an institutional decision to display only internally generated exhibitions at the Central Library in Copley Square. If you are interested in proposing an exhibition or display for one of our neighborhood branch locations, please email exhibitions@bpl.org for a proposal form and more information.

Food & Beverage Procedure (PDF)

Guidelines for Behavioral Performance (PDF)

Media Procedure

Meeting Room Use

Noise Level and Cell Phone Usage (PDF)

Photography and Filming

Privacy Policy

Private Events at the Central Library

Reference Services Policy (PDF)

Safe Child

Information Technology

Web Links

The Boston Public Library does not discriminate in the provision of its services on the basis of mental or physical disability. If you would like help using the library, please ask any staff member for assistance.

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