Library Policies and Guidelines

Collection Development (PDF)
This policy outlines the principles and criteria used to select, manage, and deselect materials to ensure the collection meets the needs of Library patrons.

Email Reference (PDF)
This policy establishes standards for email reference services to provide every patron with professional, accessible, and consistent research support.

Guidelines for Legal Information Service to the Public
These guidelines define the optimum level of information assistance and access to legal materials that may be provided by Library reference staff to users of the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library. 

Patron Rules of Conduct (PDF)
This policy defines acceptable behavior and prohibited actions within the Library to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all visitors and staff.

TMSLL Catalog App Privacy Policy
The Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library (TMSLL) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the TMSLL Catalog app.

Record Retention and Disposal Schedule (PDF)
The Library's records retention schedule is approved by the State Archivist and governs retention, disposal, and transfer of certain Library records.