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Naming Opportunities Policy

Naming a room or facility after an individual or organization

Requests for naming a room after an individual must be directed to the Hamilton Public Library Board in writing.

The letter of request shall include a short biography of the honouree, lasting contributions to the Hamilton Public Library, community involvement, and a description of exceptional achievements as appropriate (e.g. philanthropy, leadership, professional excellence, distinguishing honours).

The letter will be reviewed by the Library Board, and, if required, an assessment of the request will be prepared by the Director of Finance & Facilities, in consultation with HPL’s Senior Leadership Team. Included in the assessment will be a report on the physical condition of the room or facility to ensure that it will project a positive image of the individual or organization.

If approved, the Library Board will make a recommendation for acceptance of the request and respond to the nominator in writing. To proceed with the naming opportunity, the Director of Finance and Facilities will be authorized to initiate the following actions:

Determine specific placement of a plaque/signage for the designated room/facility
Prepare draft wording and a cost estimate to produce a plaque/signage
When final copy and design is approved by the nominator, produce and install the plaque/signage
Determine what type of ceremony/reception, if any, is to accompany installation of the signage/plaque in recognition of the naming (or, in some cases, re-naming)

Naming Opportunities Policy

Naming a room or facility after an individual or organization

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