Announcements

Temporary Changes to Outdoor Book Drop & 24/7 Holds Pickup

The outdoor book returns will closed for about 2 weeks starting Wednesday, Nov. 5, due to roof work at the library. In the meantime, please use the temporary outdoor book drop, which is set up along the walkway leading to the building.*

The 24/7 Holds Pickup will remain open but users will have to park in the lot and walk to the pickup kiosk.

*Please note that the temporary book drop will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Saturday until 9 a.m., Monday.

Collection Development Policy

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Purpose

The Mead Public Library Collection Development Policy provides a framework for the growth and development of collections in support of the Library’s mission to “provide quality services, resources and lifelong learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of its diverse community.”

The Mead Public Library selects materials and develops collections in a variety formats to provide Sheboygan residents with a range of informational, recreational, and educational resources. The library will acquire materials reflecting the full diversity of points of view on topics of interest to the public. The collection is developed to meet the needs and interests of Sheboygan residents and as a resource for the Monarch Library System.

Full Text of the Collection Development Policy