The SHARE Finance and Policy Committee has revised the Permissions Policy. SHARE members are encouraged to comment on this revised policy, which is written below. Please comment below by Jan.10, 2025 for your comment to be considered by the Committee.
PERMISSIONS
Due to privacy concerns, Polaris permissions are intended for member library staff only. We do understand that some libraries rely on volunteers or student workers, and may be issued a login, pending SHARE approval, with limited permissions.
Library board of trustee members will not be issued a login unless they are a regular volunteer. This will be reviewed by SHARE staff on a case-by-case basis.
Individual logins are tied to permissions based on individual training, and like any other login and password, should not be shared. Member library workers should not use another’s login with the intention of circumventing permission requirements. Failure to follow this policy may result in loss of permissions in Polaris. In the event of continued violations, the SHARE Director may take further action, including sending a warning letter to the Director and to the appropriate Board Representatives, Superintendent, Agency, or Corporation administrator, and suspending interlibrary loan privileges to the member library in the most serious of circumstances. Interlibrary loan permissions will be restored only when it is determined by the SHARE Director or his or her representative that the member library will remain in compliance. The member library may do so by signing a formal compliance agreement to follow all SHARE Policies and Procedures in the future.