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Bylaws & Policies

Access to Public Records Policy

The following rules govern the access of records generated and maintained by the Hampton Library. The Hampton Library is an association chartered and governed by the Education Department of the State of New York...

Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Plan

The purpose of this plan is to protect employees against exposure and disease during an airborne infectious disease outbreak...

Code of Ethics

The Hampton Library Board of Trustees, Officers, Administration and Staff shall comply with all laws pertaining to “Conflict of Interest” and “Code of Ethics”, as stated in New York State General Municipal Law Article 18, §801, §805-a, §806...

Conference Expense Policy

Hampton Library employees, officials and members of the Board of Trustees will be reimbursed for reasonable, actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses which are legally authorized and incurred while traveling for Library related activities...

Conflict of Interest Policy

Trustees and employees of the Library have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest...

Computer & Internet Access Policy

The Hampton Library in Bridgehampton provides computers and Internet access for educational, informational and recreational purposes only...

Employee Disability Accommodations Policy

The following rules govern the access of records generated and maintained by the Hampton Library. The Hampton Library is an association chartered and governed by the Education Department of the State of New York...

Emergency and Disaster Plan

The Disaster Plan aids the administration and staff of the Library in dealing with a disaster or emergency situation, including situations that occur within the building and on the grounds...

Employee Handbook

The employee handbook contains important information about the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, and I understand I should consult the Library Director regarding any questions not answered in the handbook...

Finance Committee Policy

The Committee is comprised of members versed in the financial and/or accounting field and will include: the Director and Treasurer; and at least two other members of the Board of Trustees as not to exceed a quorum...

Fraud Risk Assessment Policy

The Board of Trustees of the Hampton Library recognizes its responsibility, to the residents and taxpayers of the Library district, to assure that the Library maintains an internal accounting and administrative control system that protects...

Investment Policy

The Trustees’ Fund of The Hampton Library was created to provide 1) a cushion for funding operating shortfalls and/or capital expenditures, and 2) investment income to support operating expenses...

Material Selection Policy

The Board of Trustees of the Hampton Library, in keeping with our Statement of Policy, and recognizing the pluralistic nature of this community and the varied backgrounds and needs of all citizens...

Open Meetings Policy

All meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be governed by the provisions of Article 7 of the Public Officers Law of New York (Open Meetings Law)...

Public Participation at Board Meetings Policy

Residents and property owners of the Hampton Library district may speak during the designated Public Participation portion of regular Board meetings. Nonresidents may address the Board only with the majority consent of the Board...

Purchasing Policy

All Library purchases will be made in a lawful manner. Competitive Bidding is not required for an Association Library. Items or services costing at least $10,000.00 will be brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees...

Record Retention and Disposal Policy

Incorporation, chartering and registration records, Trustees’ or other governing body or board’s minutes and hearing transcripts, Official copy of annual budget when not included in the minutes, Certificates of apportionment and annual and special reports...

Rules for Governing Use of the Library

Patrons shall engage in reading, studying and using Library materials or similar activities associated with the use of a public library. Any person not so engaged may be required to leave the library premises...

Spanish Translation--Rules for Governing Use of the Library

La Biblioteca Hampton se dedica a ayudar a las personas a obtener materiales de lectura, visualización, audición y otros materiales para información y entretenimiento, así como otras actividades asociadas con el uso de una biblioteca pública.

Sexual Harassment Policy

The Hampton Library is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment...

Statement of Policy of the Board of Library Trustees

The Hampton Library exists to provide all segments of the population within the geographic boundaries of the Bridgehampton and Sagaponack School Districts with effective free public library service...

Sustainability Policy

The following rules govern the access of records generated and maintained by the Hampton Library. The Hampton Library is an association chartered and governed by the Education Department of the State of New York...

Tutor Policy

The Hampton Library recognizes the benefit to the students and parents in the community of permitting one-on-one tutoring within the library...

Unattended Children Policy

For your children’s safety and comfort, The Hampton Library asks that all children below the age of ten be accompanied and supervised by a parent or care-giver over the age of thirteen while using the Library or attending library programs...

Spanish Translation--Unattended Children Policy

La Biblioteca de Hampton da la bienvenida a los visitantes de todas las edades para que utilicen sus instalaciones y servicios. Las responsabilidades de los niños que utilizan la biblioteca de hampton recaen con los padres/tutor o cuidador, quien es responsable de monitorear el comportamiento de los niños de acuerdo con las "Regla para el Uso de la Política de la Biblioteca” .

Unattended Vulnerable Adults Policy

The Hampton Library strives to provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment for all community members. The Library is particularly concerned for the safety of vulnerable adults* in and around the Library...

Use of the Library Bulletin Board

The use, by individuals or organizations, of the library’s facilities for announcements, other than those which pertain to the library, is not a right but a privilege which is subject to review by the Board...

Use of the Facilities by Community Organizations

The Board of Trustees feel that the Hampton Library should serve as a community center and it hopes that the largest possible number of district residents will use the Library...

Use of the Geri Bauer Art Gallery

The purpose of the Hampton Library exhibit space is to increase awareness of the library’s resources and to support its mission as an educational, informational, cultural and recreational center for the community it serves...

Use of Videoconferencing at Public Meetings

Wahl Memorial Scholarship

Each year the Trustees of the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton will distribute one or more scholarships to graduates of secondary schools who will be continuing their formal education...

Whistleblower Policy

It is the policy of the Hampton Library to (1) provide a procedure for employees to report improper governance action by Library officers or employees, and (2) protect individuals who have reported improper governance actions in accordance with Library policies and procedures...

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The Board of Trustees of the Hampton Library usually meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m., with the exception of our July and August meetings, which begin at 10:00 a.m.

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