What is a policy? 

Personnel policies are approved by the board and lay out expectations an organization has for its employees and what employees can expect from the library. A policy gives the guidelines and rules whereas procedures tell the employee or library how to carry out the policy directives.

While policies and procedures are not the same, they do work in conjunction with each other.

There are four main purposes for personnel policies:

1. To provide benefits information
2. To provide a framework for employers and employees to set expectations
3. To comply with state and federal law
4. To eliminate bias and foster inclusion

Personnel Policies are also called Employee Handbooks, HR Policy Manuals, or Staff Manuals. The names may be different, but their purposes are the same, to provide a framework for managers and directors to use in reducing bias and treating all employees equitably.

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