[Libs-Or] weapons prohibited signage

[Jennifer Maurer]

Because of the discussion about “weapons prohibited signage” from mid-December, I thought some of you might be interested in an article in the January/February 2014 issue of American Libraries. It’s on page 16 and is called “Taking Aim at the Reality of Guns in Libraries.”

http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/issue/januaryfebruary-2014

FYI,
Jen

Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.5011
jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>

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From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Carol Dinges
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 8:30 PM
To: Liz Paulus
Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] weapons prohibited signage

Since my library is a department of the city, the law applies.  Libraries that are not directly affiliated with a city or county may be in a different situation.

Carol Dinges
Library Director

On Dec 12, 2013, at 6:09 PM, "Liz Paulus" <LizP at wccls.org<mailto:LizP at wccls.org>> wrote:
From an informational standpoint, I would comment that definitions are a very important thing in state statutes.
For example, buildings that are referenced in this statute are described here:.
http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.360  (definitions for ORS 166.360 – 166.380)
See this on the Oregon Legislature’s website at:
http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/lawsstatutes/2011ors166.html

As always, one should refer to their organization’s legal counsel for advice and details.

Liz Paulus
Electronic Resources Librarian / Adult Services
Cedar Mill Community Library
Portland, OR

From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Carol Dinges
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 5:15 PM
To: Kimbre Chapman; Leah Griffith; Linda Weight
Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] weapons prohibited signage

Weapons are prohibited in public buildings as per ORS 166.370 -  http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.370  We have a sign posted referencing that statute.

Carol Dinges
Lebanon Public Library

From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Kimbre Chapman
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 4:44 PM
To: Leah Griffith; Linda Weight
Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] weapons prohibited signage


When I was working in Idaho, people would carry guns into the public library.   My director said there wasn't anything that could be done about this because if they were licensed, they had a legal right to carry the weapons.  The only action I was told would be okay was to not permit the guns in the children's room.  I imagine that what kind of signs you can put up is dependent upon where you are located.  I agree that checking with your attorney is good route to go.

Kimbre Chapman
Children's Services Supervisor
McMinnville Public Library
225 NW Adams St.
McMinnville, OR 97128
503-435-5569




From: Leah Griffith <leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov<mailto:leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov>>
To: Linda Weight <LWEIGHT at siuslaw.lib.or.us<mailto:LWEIGHT at siuslaw.lib.or.us>>
Cc: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>" <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] weapons prohibited signage

Talk with your attorney, putting a sign up can be a really "loaded" action.

Our city council had to remove theirs as our state representative is very pro gun and fought them on it and won. I don't know the details, but...

Leah Griffith  //  Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 12, 2013, at 2:46 PM, "Linda Weight" <LWEIGHT at siuslaw.lib.or.us<mailto:LWEIGHT at siuslaw.lib.or.us>> wrote:

> Does anyone have any kind of signage at your entry doors that talks about weapons being prohibited in the building?  If so, how is your signage worded?
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> Thanks.
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> Linda Weight
> Librarian I
> Siuslaw Public Library District
> 1460 Ninth Street
> Florence, Or. 97439
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