Commemorative Naming
Commemorative Naming Policy - Guidelines and Procedures
- Approved by Whitefish Bay Public Library Board of Directors September 4, 2024
- Supersedes 2014 Naming Policy
WFB Public Library Mission Statement
The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting all people, inspiring a love of learning, and providing access to ideas, information, and resources.
Naming the Library facility, grounds or any part of the Library facility or grounds is the responsibility of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Board of Trustees (“Board”).
The Board will consider the commemorative naming of specific rooms or areas within the Library facility in honor of an individual, family, family trust or philanthropic organization (“Commemorative Naming”) to recognize support of the Library’s Mission through a Significant Contribution, as defined below, and to facilitate the strengthening of relationships between the Library and its supporters.
A Significant Contribution is one that improves or has improved the quality of library services through:
a. a substantial financial contribution to the Whitefish Bay Public Library or the Whitefish Bay Public Library Foundation; or
b. through significant, specific, identifiable actions in support of Library services over a sustained period of years that merits recognition; (“Significant Contribution”)
Final approval of a Commemorative Naming rests with the Board and any or all requests may be declined for any reason or no reason.
The Board has established guidelines and procedures to be followed when considering a Commemorative Naming and terms and procedures to be included in the written agreement confirming a Commemorative Naming. Any party interested in inquiring about a Commemorative Naming may contact the Library Director to inquire further.
