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Board reviews library card policy changes tied to CCRLS; members request clearer definitions
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The board reviewed a comprehensive revision to library card policies prompted by Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library System (CCRLS) changes, including merging child and teen cards into a combined C/T basic card, renaming educator cards to 'agency' cards, and adjustments to temporary/local cards; members asked for clearer language and definitions before adoption.
The Newberg Library Board reviewed proposed revisions to its library card policy that reflect changes being implemented by the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library System (CCRLS).
Corey Jones Burkle, the library director, said CCRLS has consolidated several card types and the board is updating local policy language to match. He described the proposed child/teen consolidation: "if we just said CNT cards all the same, then we would be able to alleviate the headache to both our library patrons and our library staff," and explained this will allow teens to use self-check and check out items beyond strictly 'children' designations.
Board members sought clearer wording in several places. One member pointed out an inconsistency and recommended replacing the phrase "decided by" with "determined by" in a paragraph about allowable amounts; another asked that the policy explicitly list C/T basic card terminology in a later reference to avoid confusion with adult basic cards. The board also questioned whether a header labeled "temporary library card" should instead read "local library card (temporary)" so patrons would better understand its function.
The policy also moves an "educator" classification under a broader "agency" heading; members requested a clearer definition of which institutions qualify and suggested calling out Newberg and Dundee educational institutions by example. Director Burkle said he will consult circulation staff and return the revised wording at a future meeting.
Burkle described one substantive operational change on youth cards: "Youth ages 11 to 17 years old may receive a card with an application signed by a parent guardian or with subsequent notification of the parent parent guardian," and added that the intent is to notify guardians after issuance to address practical circulation needs while preserving guardians' ability to decline the card.
The board did not vote on the policy at the meeting and directors said they will bring revisions back next month for final action.
