SUBJECT: LOCAL INFORMATION DATABASES

I.	PURPOSE

	Local information databases are maintained to aid patrons and staff in locating data that 
is not readily available in published sources. Local information databases include, but are 
not limited to, the local organization database, the index to the Naperville Sun and the 
Library’s Web site.

II.	SCOPE

	The local information databases are administered by the Library’s staff as professional 
information tools. Accordingly, staff shall make final decisions regarding the content of 
the files. 

III.	GENERAL GUIDELINES

	A.	Inclusion in a local information database is based solely upon the reference needs 
of the Library. The publicity needs, worthiness, or affiliations of an organization 
or Internet site are not considerations for inclusion. 

	B.	Partisan or religious organizations may be included if it is deemed useful in a 
professional information sense, but no political or proselytizing text is allowed. 
For-profit institutions are generally excluded from the local organization database. 
Inclusion in an information database does not imply the support or approval of the 
Library, its employees, or Board.

	C.	Organizations that are included will primarily be located in Naperville. Other 
organizations may be included, if in the opinion of the staff, there is sufficient 
need.

	D.	The Library will not knowingly include organizations or Internet sites that engage 
in or support illegal activities, but it is impossible to check into the background of 
each entity. Inclusion in a file thus does not imply that an organization or Internet 
site is worthy, honest, or legal.

	E.	Although every effort is made to supply correct information, The Library cannot 
vouch for the accuracy or currency of any information provided.

NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY						       Policy No. 
222

													
Date Approved:  5/18/94, Date Effective:  5/18/94
Approved:  Approved: 7/28/04; Approved: 8/16/06; 8/20/08; Approved: 8/18/10