Since 2024, a dedicated team of ACL volunteers has been working to develop the ACL Library Policy Repository—a central resource designed to help member libraries save time and effort by sharing sample library policies.

This repository, hosted on the ACL LibGuides platform, will provide easy access to a wide range of policy documents submitted by ACL member libraries. Whether you’re updating a policy or drafting one from scratch, these examples will give you a helpful head start and insight into how other institutions are approaching similar issues.

The repository is expected to be available to ACL members June 2025.

Why Submit Policies?

  • Share your institution’s best practices

  • Help fellow librarians avoid starting from scratch

  • Showcase the diversity and creativity across ACL libraries

  • Contribute to a collaborative and supportive community

What Kinds of Policies Can Be Submitted?

We welcome submissions of all policy types from all types of libraries, including but not limited to:

  • Collection Development

  • Circulation (reserves, public access, minors/children, computer access, printing, etc.)

  • Library Website Creation and Maintenance

  • Interlibrary Loan

  • Copyright / Fair Use

  • Archives / Special Collections

  • Technical Services (cataloging, acquisitions, etc.)

  • Staffing and Student Worker Guidelines

  • Security Policies

How to Submit

ACL member libraries are invited to contribute their policies to this shared collection. Submissions of all types and from all types of libraries are welcome!

To submit a policy: Please log in to the MY ACCOUNT area of the website to access the Policy Submission Form.

Note: Only logged-in ACL members can view and complete the form.

Please include relevant information about your institution when submitting. If preferred, you may choose to submit anonymously by removing identifying institutional details.

All documents will be shared under one of the following Creative Commons licenses:

  • CC BY (Attribution) – for submissions with institutional information

  • CC0 (Public Domain) – for anonymous submissions

Note: Regardless of license type, the ACL Home Office will retain the original version and submitting information for internal purposes.