[Libs-Or] Policy question: What belongings does your library allow people to bring in with them?

[HARMON-MYERS Margaret]

Our library's policy requires all belongings, from coats to giant packs, to be kept with patron at all times. If they are left anywhere our security officers will leave a yellow ticket with the stated policy, then if still there after 30 minutes, they remove them and hold until person comes to claim them at which time they remind them of the policy.  Repeated incidents will result in a restriction from the library for the day, up to one month.

From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Buzzy Nielsen
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 1:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Policy question: What belongings does your library allow people to bring in with them?

Our Code of Conduct states that patrons may not "Bring into the library anything which creates an obstacle or takes up seating" aside from strollers and other kid accoutrements.

Cheers!
Buzzy Nielsen

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Library Director
Hood River County Library District
502 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
541-387-7062
http://hoodriverlibrary.org
On 11/14/2013 12:18 PM, Jane Tucker wrote:
What policies, if any, does your library have on the amount of things or the type of things people bring into the library with them?  Two incidents this morning prompt this question.  Both involved people who wanted to leave bulky and/or large amounts of belongings in an entryway, where they could monitor them.  As doorways are to be kept clear, I asked both to move their things and both complied.  Although keeping entryways clear is not in question, balancing access to the library with the belongings people want or need to bring in with them is the spirit of this question.

Jane Tucker, MS, CPLA
Director, Astoria Public Library
450 Tenth Street
Astoria, Oregon  97103
503.325.7323
www.astorialibrary.org<http://www.astorialibrary.org>





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