[Libs-Or] The restroom question

[Susanne Lohkamp]

Is the family bathroom available to children/parents/caregivers so that
they don't have to leave the area to use the bathrooms in the 'adult'
areas?  If so, then you might think about whether you want other adults
coming into the children's area who wouldn't normally do so.
I work in a large public library where the children's area- computers,
ipads and bathrooms are reserved for children under 14 with their
parents/caregivers.  It might complicate the situation if you opened the
bathrooms only up to all ages.

On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney <
kbrodbeck-kenney at lincolncity.org> wrote:

> In light of the controversy surrounding so-called "bathroom bills" in
> various states, I'm curious if any libraries currently have signage
> regarding the availability of gender neutral bathrooms, or are considering
> such signage?
>
> My library has the usual multi-stall men's and women's restrooms, but we
> also have a single occupancy family restroom at the other end of the
> building in the children's area. I'm trying to decide if it would make
> sense to post something informing folks who would be more comfortable using
> a gender neutral single-occupancy restroom that one is available. I'm
> thinking it could also include information about the availability of a
> changing table in that bathroom, since the main restrooms do not have a
> changing area.
>
> Any thoughts? Any particularly good wording you've used or seen?
>
> Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, MLIS
> Library Director
> Driftwood Public Library
> 801 SW Hwy 101, #201
> Lincoln City, OR 97367
> 541-996-1251 (desk)
> 541-996-1262 (fax)
> www.driftwoodlib.org
>
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