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Like any public facility, the Parsippany Public Library System is governed by a set of policies. All library policies are passed by the Board of Trustees, and all staff and those using the library system are expected to follow them.

Borrowing Policy

This policy governs how Parsippany library cards are given to members of the community, loan periods, lost and damaged materials, and generally how borrowing works.

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Collection Development Policy

The purpose of the Collection Development Policy is to provide guidelines for the selection and acquisition of all library materials. Additionally, the policy provides a vehicle for the continuous evaluation of the library collection as a whole.

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Donation Box Application

As part of the Parsippany Public Library’s commitment to community engagement, space is provided in the Library for organizations to place donation boxes to collect items for causes that benefit the community.

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Donation Box Policy

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Exhibits & Displays Agreement

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library welcomes exhibits and displays that further the educational, informational, cultural and recreational objectives of the Library.

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Library of Things Lending Agreement

The Library offers a wide array of tools, outdoor games, board games, gaming consoles, technology, and STEM learning kits for a loan.

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Library of Things Policy & Agreement

The Library offers a wide array of tools, outdoor games, board games, gaming consoles, technology, and STEM learning kits for a loan.

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Library Service During a Public Health Emergency Policy

This policy governs the library during a time of public health crisis.

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Meeting Room Application

The Library’s meeting rooms may be reserved for group use, including school projects, book clubs, service club meetings, etc.

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Meeting Room Policy

The Library’s meeting rooms may be reserved for group use, including school projects, book clubs, service club meetings, etc.

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Notary Policy

Library Notaries will witness a person signing a document or signing a sworn statement on a document.

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Open Public Records Policy

All Requests under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) must be made in writing on the form provided by the Library, which includes additional information, procedures and requirements.

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Prevention of Unsafe-Disruptive Behavior Policy

The library has issued a list of rules for the comfort and protection of all who use the library and for the protection of library materials.

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Security Camera Policy

The Library maintains security cameras at various locations around the interior and exterior of library buildings.

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Snow Closing Policy

The following guidelines will be used to determine when to close the library branches in the event of inclement weather.

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Studio Room Policy

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System has an amateur studio for virtual interviews, recording projects, and other A/V-oriented activities at the Main Library.

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Study Room Policy

Study Rooms are intended for individual study sessions, student study sessions, collaborative work, interviews, meetings of small groups, and the like.

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Friday - Saturday	9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday	1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Monday - Thursday	10:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday	10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

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