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POLICY G.4

____________________________________________FINANCIAL DONATIONS AND NAMING POLICY

2. Lois Hole Legacy Program

2.1.

The Brooks Public Library is a participant in the Lois Hole Legacy Program "Grow Your

Library". Individuals who wish to make memorial donations in their own honour or in

honour of someone else are encouraged to take part in this program. Please refer to the

Procedures and Guidelines (Attachment C).

2.2.

If library users do wish to make a memorial donation, the Head Librarian must

approve the selection of any titles.

3. Acknowledgements:

3.1.

All donations for which the donor does not request anonymity will be acknowledged

by the Head Librarian with a Brooks Public Library thank you card.

3.2.

When a prestigious donation is received, if the donor consents, appropriate publicity

will be arranged. This results in favourable public relations and general good will.

3.3.

Donated library materials or equipment purchased specifically for the Library or with

money donated to the Library can be acknowledged by affixing a book plate or other

name plate to the material or equipment.

4. Naming Criteria

4.1.

Based on Service

4.1.1.

A proposal is formally made to the Board to name a new or existing area or

facility in honour of an individual for service to the library or the community. A detailed

justification and explanatory materials must be included with the proposal.

4.1.2.

Based on Financial Gifts and Donations

4.1.3.

To name a new or renovated area, donors are expected to provide the

primary donation toward the total cost of constructing or renovating the area.

Approved by:______________________

Board Chair

Date Approved: April 12, 2013

Replaces Policy: 2-A-96

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