SUBJECT:  LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

I.	PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide a uniform process for the storage and 
disposal of lost and found items in the Naperville Public Library.

II.	SCOPE

All unclaimed items found on the premises of the Naperville Public Library 
are disposed of in accordance with this policy.

III.	PROVISIONS

A.	Lost and found items will be dated and stored at central sites in all library 
facilities.  Reasonable attempts will be made to reunite the owner with the 
lost item. 
B.	Two weeks after items are found unclaimed items become library 
property.  Unclaimed books will be sold at the on-going book sales in the 
lobbies of each facility or added to the Library’s collection.  Unclaimed 
currency will be added to the general library fund. Unclaimed equipment 
will be sold at a library equipment sale. 
C.	Unclaimed identification documents and items, including cell phones, 
credit cards, wallets, and laptops, will be forwarded to the Naperville 
Police Department.  
D.	Other unclaimed items will be disposed of in a manner to be determined 
by the Executive Director. 
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY		Policy No. 360

Approved:  6/6/01; Approved:  10/1/03; Approved: 9/21/05, Effective 11/1/05
Approved: 11/15/06; Approved: 10/15/08; Approved: 10/20/10; Approved 11/14/12