Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the guiding principles for lending library materials to customers.
Principles
In its mission to enlighten and empower people through literacy and learning, the Library makes a significant part of its collection available to customers to borrow and use outside of the library. Providing access and lending library material to customers is a core library service founded on these principles:
- The Library functions in a resource sharing environment that depends on the stewardship and good will of all.
- The Library values customer service and serves individuals and the community.
- The Library strives to make limited resources available to all.
- The Library seeks to provide ease of access to desired library materials.
- The Library supports the use of library material.
Lending Policy
Detroit Public Library makes its collections accessible to the entire community while maximizing individual borrowing opportunities, based on the availability of the Library’s materials and customer demand.
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Approved 12/16/2025