Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2021 03 11

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Louisville Public Library Library Board of Trustees LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY GO ANYWHERE FROM HERE Subject: Library Policies Date: March 11, 2021 Background: Good public spaces are fully accessible, both physically and socially, and inclusive of all visitors. Every visitor has the right to feel safe and welcome, and to feel like they belong regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, immigration status, and self-identity. To create a truly inclusive environment at the Library, the policies that guide our actions should respect patrons' differences while maintaining a clean, safe and vibrant space where everyone truly belongs. In evaluating Library policies we will first recognize that we come from a place of privilege, and that this significantly colors the lens through which we view the world. For each policy we will ask: • Do we need this policy (or a specific piece of this policy)? • Does this policy support the culture we're trying to build? • How does this policy impact different communities or individuals differently? • Is this policy targeting a particular group of patrons? • Is the language unwelcoming, offensive, objectionable or inaccessible to certain communities? Below you will find the Vision, Mission and Values as they relate to EDI for the City and the Library. Vision The City of Louisville — dedicated to providing a vibrant, healthy community with the best small town atmosphere. Mission Our commitment is to protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of life in our community. The Louisville Public Library's mission is to inform, involve, and inspire to enhance the quality of life in the communities that we serve.