North Douglas Library District's
Mildred Whipple Public Library
Link to the Past. . .Gateway to the Future
By using the North Douglas Library District's Mildred Whipple Library and its resources, patrons agree to comply with the District's policies, rules, and regulations. Please take the time to read through each document and direct questions to info@ndld.org.
Enforcement of Policies
The Library Director and designated staff are authorized to interpret and enforce these policies in accordance with applicable law and to ensure appropriate behavior of all persons in the library facilities. Persons found to be violating District policies will be asked to discontinue that activity. If they continue, they may be asked to leave the library facility in accordance with the District’s Code of Conduct.
NDLD VISION: Inspiring a vibrant, engaged community.
NDLD MISSION: The North Douglas Library District empowers individuals and strengthens communities by providing access to information, space to express ideas, and resources for exploring the world.
Last reviewed February 2024
Powers, duties, and membership of the NDLD Board of Directors.
Child Safety & Vulnerable Adult Policy
Last reviewed January 2024
Safety and welfare of library visitors, guardian and caregiver responsibilities, and staff procedures for unattended children and unattended vulnerable adults.
Last reviewed March 2025
Library card information, cardholder rights and responsibilities, material checkout information and loan periods, and overdue, damaged, and missing materials.
Last reviewed March 2025
The process and criteria for selecting materials to be added to the library's collections, maintaining library collections, and the Request for Reconsideration of Materials procedure.
Last reviewed October 2024
Display spaces, types of displays, and criteria for selecting materials for displays within the library.
Material Fees & Replacement Costs
Last reviewed March 2025
Fee schedule, when applicable, for printing, overdue items, and returned items requiring cleaning, plus replacement costs for collection items.
Last reviewed January 2025
NDLD program guidelines for both library-created and library-sponsored programs, requests for specific programs, and Request for Reconsideration of Programs procedure.
Last reviewed January 2025
Last reviewed January 2025
Special Collections Lending Agreement
Last reviewed March 2025
Form required to checkout items from the District's Special Collections, including technology and Library of Things items. Some in-library use items may also require this form.
Technology Use & Internet Access Policy
Last reviewed March 2025
Library patron responsibilities for internet access and use, staff assistance guidelines, and library technology and device usage rules.