SUBJECT:	PARTNERSHIP  POLICY

I.	PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to define under what circumstances the Naperville Public 
Library will enter into partnerships.

II.	SCOPE
	
The following provisions apply to all Naperville Public Library partnerships with 
institutions, organizations, businesses and/or individuals.

III.	PROVISIONS

A.	Institutions, organizations, businesses or individuals with policies, vision, mission 
and goals compatible with those of the Naperville Public Library will be considered 
for potential partnership.

B.	The Naperville Public Library will only enter into partnerships determined to be in 
the best interest of the Library’s users.

C.	Partnerships will be subject to the approval of the Executive Director or designee.

D.	The Library is not responsible for determining the value or deductibility of any 
materials or services provided.

E.	Staff will maintain guidelines for entering into partnerships, taking into consideration 
such things as impact on staff time, Library resources, and benefit to the community.
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY		Policy No. 070

Approved: 4/20/05; Reviewed/Approved 4/18/07; Approved 4/15/09; Approved: 4/18/12.