Community Involvement and 
Partnership Policy 

 

Naperville Public Library recognizes the responsibility it has to the community it serves and seeks to 
be aware of and responsive to its needs through community involvement and partnerships with 
area organizations. 

 

Community Involvement 

The Library will encourage and facilitate the Board of Trustees and Library staff to be active 
participants in the community on behalf of the Library by supporting participation in select 
Naperville-based community organizations and attendance at key community events. 

 

Partnerships 

Naperville Public Library welcomes partnership opportunities. Organizations, businesses or 
individuals with goals compatible with those of the Naperville Public Library will be considered for 
potential partnership. 

 

All partnerships should further the mission of Naperville Public Library and help the Library better 
meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the public. While sponsorships of certain 
programs and events are available on a limited basis, the Library does not entertain requests to sell 
personal or commercial items/services or requests to recruit or solicit Library customers. 

 

Staff will maintain guidelines for entering into and withdrawing from partnerships, taking into 
consideration such things as impact on staff time, library resources, and benefit to the community. 
Partnerships will be subject to the approval of the Executive Director or designee. 

 

The Library is not responsible for determining the value or deductibility of any materials or services 
provided as part of a partnership. 

 

Revision History 

Approved 6/16/04; Approved 6/21/06; Approved 7/16/08; Approved 7/21/10; Approved 7/18/12; 
Approved 7/15/15; Approved 8/16/17; Approved 10/16/19; Approved 10/20/21