Library Card and Borrowing Policy
B7 LIBRARY CARD BORROWING Approved: 10/24/2013 Revised: 6/22/2022 Purpose The Ypsilanti District Library is committed to providing Ypsilanti area residents equal access to all YDL resources. Library cards are issued in order to identify eligible users. This policy states the procedures associated with library card registration and borrowing privileges. Obtaining a Library Card A YDL library card may be obtained at the Circulation Desk of any YDL facility, or online through the YDL website. All patrons registering for a library card must complete a Library Card Application. The initial card is free of charge as is a one-time …
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Get Your Library Card This September
Published: September 1, 2021
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!
Published: August 28, 2023
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
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Materials Selection Policy
B1 MATERIALS SELECTION POLICY Approved: 12/16/2004 Revised: 4/17/2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Purpose of a Selection Policy II. Statement of our Philosophy III. Selection Process and Collection Maintenance A. Responsibility for Selection B. Criteria for Selection C. Gifts D. Patron Suggestions E. Weeding IV. Attempts to Limit Access to Materials A. Policies & Procedures Affecting Access B. Interlibrary Loan C. Patron’s Right to Access D. Free Access to Library Materials for Minors V. Challenged Materials A. Challenged Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights B. Request for Reconsideration C. Request for Reconsideration Form VI. Appendices A. Library Bill …
Get EMU Football Tickets with a new Library Card
Published: September 5, 2019
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and we’re giving out tickets to EMU football games to new card holders (while supplies last!)
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Use Your Library Card to see the Detroit Red Wings!
Published: March 6, 2019
Library card holders can buy discounted tickets to see the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
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Internet Public Access Policy
B3 INTERNET ACCESS Approved: 09/28/2000 Revised by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees May 23, 2002 Revised by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees July 29, 2004 Revised by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees August 25, 2005 Revised by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees September 29, 2011 Revised by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees April 19, 2012 Revised by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees March 28, 2018 Table of Contents I. Internet Access II. Internet Filtering III. Procedure for Use IV. Guidelines for Responsible Use V. Sanctions VI. Right of …
Patron Behavior Policy
B6 PATRON BEHAVIOR POLICY Approved: 06/27/2002 (Replaces ‘Code of Conduct’) Amended and Approved by YDL Board of Trustees – 08/25/2005 Amended and Approved by YDL Board of Trustees – 04/23/2009 Amended and Approved by YDL Board of Trustees – 08/23/2012 Amended and Approved by YDL Board of Trustees – 04/18/2018 I. Introduction The Ypsilanti District Library (the “Library”) is open for specific and designated civic, educational and cultural uses, including reading, studying, writing, participating in scheduled Library programs, and using Library materials. In order to provide resources and services to all people who visit the Library facilities in an atmosphere …
Mission & History
As a community resource, the Ypsilanti District Library’s mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry.
Celebrate National Library Week with YDL!
Published: April 3, 2024
April 7-13 marks National Library Week 2024, a week dedicated to honoring libraries, library workers, and their impacts on their communities. This year’s theme is Ready, Set, Library!
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Confidentiality Policy
It is the policy of the Ypsilanti District Library to preserve the confidentiality and privacy of Library Records to the fullest extent permitted by law. To that end, Library Records or other confidential information shall be released or disclosed only as provided for herein or otherwise provided by Michigan Law.
Facilities Usage Policy
C1 Facilities Usage Policy Approved: 04/27/2006 Facilities Usage Policy, Revised approved by the YDL Board of Trustees 11/15/2012 (Effective 12/01/2012) Facilities Usage Policy, Revised approved by the YDL Board of Trustees 01/21/2010 (Effective 02/01/2010) Facilities Usage Policy, Revised approved by the YDL Board of Trustees 04/27/2006 (replaces #8-Meeting Room & #24-Exhibit Space) #8 Meeting Room & #24 Exhibit Space, Revised-Approved 08/26/2004 #8 Meeting Room & #24 Exhibit Space, New-Approved 01/24/2002 Ypsilanti District Library facilities are utilized to fulfill the primary mission of the Library. In order to fulfill this mission, YDL may allow the use of certain facilities; library meeting …
Discover what your YDL Card can do for you!
Published: September 13, 2022
This September, celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by checking out all the perks that come with a YDL card, including our brand new Library of Things Collection.
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It’s National Library Week 2022!
Published: April 1, 2022
National Library Week is April 3-9! Celebrate with us by using our digital resources and sharing what you love about YDL.
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Celebrate National Library Week 2023!
Published: April 19, 2023
April 23-29 marks National Library Week 2023, a week dedicated to honoring libraries, library workers, and their impacts on their communities. This year’s theme is “There’s more to the Story.”
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By-Laws
D1 By-Laws Approved: 05/25/1995 Revised 11/25/1999 Revised 09/23/2004 Revised 12/16/2004 Revised 03/24/2016 Revised 07/24/2019 ARTICLE I Name The Ypsilanti District Library was established by resolution of the City of Ypsilanti and the Township of Ypsilanti in November 1983 and certified by a vote of the electorate on April 4, 1983. The Library was considered established under Section 6 of the District Library Establishment Act upon filing of the Organizational Plan dated June 22, 1989. Subsequently, the Library District was expanded to include the portions of Superior Charter Township that are not included in the Ann Arbor District Library district. …
Our New Library
Read the story about the new Superior Library that was more than a decade in the making! See the construction updates, library details, and donors that made it possible.
