Policies, Budgets & Reports
Policies governing services to the public including reports, budgets, and proposals for what the library makes possible in our community.
Policies governing services to the public including reports, budgets, and proposals for what the library makes possible in our community.
2021-2023* Strategic Plan (*Extended through 2024)
The Library’s Strategic Plan, initially scheduled to span three years and conclude by the end of 2023, has been extended by one year through calendar year 2024 due to administrative changes. The Board of Trustees approved this extension on August 28, 2023. The new Strategic Plan is slated for approval by the end of 2024.
Acceptable Use Policy
Guidelines governing all electronic traffic originating from the Library. Failure to abide by these standards may result in the loss of Internet, computer, and library privileges.
Behavior Policy
Behavior standards to provide a welcoming, pleasant, and safe environment for all patrons.
E-Privacy Policy
The Library's commitment to protecting users' personally identifiable information.
Fees
Convenient items and services the Library offers for a small fee as well as charges for lost or damaged materials.
Indianapolis Public Library Board By-Laws
By-laws of the Board of Trustees of The Indianapolis Public Library (“Library Board”), the official governing body of The Indianapolis Public Library.
Library Circulation Policy
The rules for how to borrow, renew, request, and return library materials.
Materials Selection Policy
Guidelines for the use, selection, and management of the Library's materials collection.
Meeting Room Guidelines
Information regarding library meeting room options, amenities, fees, and reservations.
Purchasing Policy
Guidelines for purchasing at IndyPL.
Suggestion for Purchase
Guidelines for suggesting a new item for the IndyPL collection.
Web Content Policy
Guidelines for the selection and review of published content (original, linked, or referenced) that appears on the Library’s website.
Annual Reports
The Library’s annual report of service highlights, accomplishments and progress on the Strategic Plan.
Budget Proposals
The annual estimate of the Library's income and expenditures.
Financial Reports
The annual financial report of the Library's income and expenditures.
Library services are supported by public funds. Access more information about the Library and other Indiana units of government at the Indiana Transparency Website Indiana Gateway.
