11—130.3(8A) Operations.

1. 130.3(1)  Information delivery. Library staff, in conjunction with the patron needs, will determine the best method to process the materials for delivery. Processing fees may be applicable and will be posted on the state library’s website: statelibraryofiowa.gov.

2. 130.3(2)  Collection access. The state library’s collections are housed in the Ola Babcock Miller state office building, 1112 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, and in the state capitol building. Primary research and study areas of the library’s two locations are accessible to the disabled; however, upper tiers are generally closed to all public access. Staff will retrieve materials requested by library users or may authorize access on a case-by-case basis.

   1. a. Library cards. A resident of Iowa may obtain an individual library card by providing proof of identity and state residence in person, by mail, or online. A state employee may obtain a state employee library card by providing proof of identity, state residence, and state employment in person, by mail, or online. Cards expire regularly but can be reactivated. Library privileges will be suspended or canceled when a patron’s library card has expired.
   2. b. Circulation of library materials. Circulating library materials are able to be checked out to library card holders and may be renewed. Patrons may renew materials in person, by contacting the state library, or through the library’s online catalog.
   3. c. Fines and fees. Fines are not assessed for overdue materials. Lost, unreturned or damaged materials may incur replacement costs. Replacement copies will not be accepted. Library privileges will be suspended or canceled when a patron has outstanding debt to the library.
   4. d. Library records confidential. Library records are confidential pursuant to Iowa Code section 22.7(13). The state librarian is the custodian of the library’s records.
   5. e. Collection policy of the library. The purpose of this policy, dated January 2025, is to define the intended coverage and clientele; establish collection management and selection policies; provide staff with the means to ensure consistency, responsiveness, and wise use of funds in collection building; assist in development of performance measures; establish priorities to guide budget allocations and cataloging and preservation decisions; and document the library’s commitment to intellectual freedom. The collection policy shall be developed and made available on the state library’s website: statelibraryofiowa.gov.

The state library provides information services to the three branches of government and the general public in accordance with Iowa Code section 8A.211. Services include information delivery and collection access. In-person services are provided at the state capitol building in the state law library, located on the second floor. Digital access to services is available through the state library’s website: statelibraryofiowa.gov.

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