Library Policies and Procedures

The following documents are library polices drafted by the Library Administration and approved by the Library Board.

For questions about any of these policies, please contact us.


For information about checkout limits and fees, see our Checkout Limits page.

Rules of Conduct CUS-1 (updated 09-17-2008)

Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources (AUP) PUB-4 (updated 08-01-2011)

Accessibility PUB-11 (updated 06-16-2010)

Uso Aceptable de Resursos Electrónicos (Español) PUB-4 (S) (updated 08-01-2011)

Confidentiality of Library Records MGT-2 (updated 05-21-2008)

Display and or Distribution of Non-Library Printed Materials PUB-8 (updated 02-24-2011)

Fines & Fees CIR-4 (updated 06-15-2011)

Free Speech Activity MGT-5 (updated 09-16-2009)

Library Cards CIR-1 (updated 06-15-2011)

Loan Guidelines CIR-7 (updated 09-15-2010)

Materials Donations MGT-4 (updated 09-21-11)

Materials Selection Policy COL-1 (updated 11-16-2011)

Meeting Room Use MGT-3 (updated 06-15-2011)


The following check out policy updates are effective July 1, 2010


  • Permanent non-residents of Maricopa County are now eligible for a Scottsdale Public Library card upon payment of an annual fee of $30.
  • Library cards for permanent non-residents of Maricopa County will expire annually.
  • Customers are delinquent when their accounts reach $15.00.
  • Customers no longer have the option to replace lost or damaged materials but will be charged the cost of the item.
  • Maximum overdue fine for adult materials moves to $10.00 per item (children’s and teen materials remain at $5.00 per item).

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