[Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
Bev Ecklund
becklund at willamette.edu
Wed Jan 30 12:51:56 PST 2019
I'm disappointed in Mr. Smith's response. Regardless of our patron's
mental or physical health conditions, they deserve reasonable access to
library services and our respect.
Bev Ecklund, MLS
Keizer Community Library Board Member
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> 3. Re: Patron accommodation question (Kristin Williams)
> 4. Re: Patron accommodation question (Leah Griffith)
> 5. Re: Patron accommodation question (Cindy Gibbon)
> 6. Re: Patron accommodation question (Sue Bennett)
> 7. Re: Patron accommodation question (Jim Jatkevicius)
> 8. Job Posting: Library Page (PT), McMinnville Public Library
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> 9. Re: Patron accommodation question (Ted Smith)
> 10. Re: Patron accommodation question (Becky Bean)
> 11. Teen services librarian - King County, WA (Pierina Parise)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:49:32 +0000
> From: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>
> To: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> library.
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
> Kari May
> Library Director
> Jackson County Library Services
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> 541-774-6401
> [Jackson County Library Services Logo]
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:17:24 -0800
> From: Cindy Gibbon <cindyg at multcolib.org>
> To: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>
> Cc: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> We haven't had this one exactly, but here's my thinking. ADA requires that
> we make "reasonable accommodations" for people with disabilities. Turning
> off the wifi so that nobody else can use it is probably not "reasonable."
> But maybe there is something else you can do for this patron that would be
> a reasonable way to help her use the library.
>
> I know you probably don't have legal counsel readily available to advise
> you. One piece of advice we have had from our counsel is to not go down
> the rabbit hole of questioning whether this person's disability is "real."
> Since ADA does not allow us to ask for any kind of certification of the
> disability, that isn't helpful. We just take the patron's word that they
> have a disability and then try to determine what we can reasonably do.
>
> I hope this is helpful!
> *Cindy*
>
> *Cindy Gibbon*
> *Director of Policy and Special Projects*
> My schedule: Monday through Friday
> Multnomah County Library
> 503.988.5496
> multcolib.org
>
> Pronouns: She, her, hers
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:50 PM Kari May <KMay at jcls.org> wrote:
>
> > We have a patron with the following request:
> >
> >
> >
> > I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> > microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> > DeBoer?s wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> > symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
> >
> >
> >
> > I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> > people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> > library.
> >
> >
> >
> > Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> > situation?
> >
> >
> >
> > *Kari May*
> >
> > Library Director
> >
> > Jackson County Library Services
> >
> > 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> >
> > 541-774-6401
> >
> > [image: Jackson County Library Services Logo]
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:20:30 -0800
> From: "Kristin Williams" <athenalibrary at cityofathena.com>
> To: "'Kari May'" <KMay at jcls.org>, <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> Do you have any kind of home-bound services? I might point her that
> direction. I'm not sure that turning off the wifi is a reasonable
> accommodation, at least, it wouldn't be at my library.
>
>
>
>
>
> Kristin Williams, MLS
>
> Library Director
>
> Athena Public Library
>
> 418 Main St
>
> Athena, OR 97813
>
> 541-566-2470
>
> <http://www.athenalibrary.weebly.com/> www.athenalibrary.weebly.com
>
>
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf
> Of Kari May
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
>
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for people
> like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the library.
>
>
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
>
>
> Kari May
>
> Library Director
>
> Jackson County Library Services
>
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
>
> 541-774-6401
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:30:13 +0000
> From: Leah Griffith <leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov>
> To: 'Kari May' <KMay at jcls.org>, "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> This was a question from a few years ago (I think I remember it was from
> Ted Smith, who's now retired from Newport PL). The consensus was that
> that turning off the wifi wasn't a reasonable accommodation for this
> individual and that a variety of outreach activities were offered. It's a
> difficult situation, but wifi is an essential library service and turning
> it off on a regular basis (days and times) would not be reasonable.
>
>
> Leah
> Leah M. Griffith, Director
> Newberg Public Library 503.537.1256
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Kari May
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> library.
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
> Kari May
> Library Director
> Jackson County Library Services
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> 541-774-6401
> [Jackson County Library Services Logo]
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:33:58 -0800
> From: Cindy Gibbon <cindyg at multcolib.org>
> To: Kristin Williams <athenalibrary at cityofathena.com>
> Cc: libs-or <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> If you have the ability to offer some kind of outreach service, I'd agree
> that is probably the most reasonable way to accommodate this patron.
> *Cindy*
>
> *Cindy Gibbon*
> *Director of Policy and Special Projects*
> My schedule: Monday through Friday
> Multnomah County Library
> 503.988.5496
> multcolib.org
>
> Pronouns: She, her, hers
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 1:21 PM Kristin Williams <
> athenalibrary at cityofathena.com> wrote:
>
> > Do you have any kind of home-bound services? I might point her that
> > direction. I?m not sure that turning off the wifi is a reasonable
> > accommodation, at least, it wouldn?t be at my library.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Kristin Williams, MLS*
> >
> > Library Director
> >
> > Athena Public Library
> >
> > 418 Main St
> >
> > Athena, OR 97813
> >
> > 541-566-2470
> >
> > www.athenalibrary.weebly.com
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On
> > Behalf Of *Kari May
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
> > *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
> >
> >
> >
> > We have a patron with the following request:
> >
> >
> >
> > I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> > microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> > DeBoer?s wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> > symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
> >
> >
> >
> > I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> > people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> > library.
> >
> >
> >
> > Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> > situation?
> >
> >
> >
> > *Kari May*
> >
> > Library Director
> >
> > Jackson County Library Services
> >
> > 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> >
> > 541-774-6401
> >
> > [image: Jackson County Library Services Logo]
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:41:43 -0800
> From: "Sue Bennett" <sbennett at waldportlibrary.org>
> To: "'Kari May'" <KMay at jcls.org>, <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> We have a patron with the same illness. She requested that the wifi be
> turned off, all cell phones (including other patrons phones) and our
> cordless phones turned off while she was in the building. We felt this was
> not a reasonable accommodation since it would disrupt our phone service as
> well as the other patrons. We have offered limited research services for
> her and have carried books out to the car for her. We did try to find
> other
> facilities in town that had wired internet service but were not successful.
>
>
>
>
> Sue
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sue Bennett
>
> Library Director
>
> Waldport Public Library
>
> Community Center Coordinator
>
> 460 Hemlock
>
> PO Box 1357
>
> Waldport, OR 97394
>
> (541) 563-5880
>
> <http://www.waldportlibrary.org/> www.waldportlibrary.org
>
>
>
> "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."
>
> --Mason Cooley
>
>
>
> From: Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> On Behalf Of
> Kari
> May
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
>
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for people
> like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the library.
>
>
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
>
>
> Kari May
>
> Library Director
>
> Jackson County Library Services
>
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
>
> 541-774-6401
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:45:01 +0000
> From: Jim Jatkevicius <jimj at wccls.org>
> To: Leah Griffith <leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov>, 'Kari May'
> <KMay at jcls.org>, "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> ADA describes "Fundamental alteration" as "a change that is so significant
> that it alters the essential nature of the goods, services, facilities,
> privileges, advantages, or accommodations offered. "
>
> It seems to me as well that turning off Wifi on a regular basis to
> accommodate a single patron would disrupt what is, as pointed out, an
> essential service, as noted in the definition above.
>
> Jim Jatkevicius, Adult Services Librarian
> Forest Grove, OR 97116
> jimj at wccls.org<mailto:jimj at wccls.org>
> 503 992-3248
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of
> Leah Griffith [leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:30 PM
> To: 'Kari May'; 'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> This was a question from a few years ago (I think I remember it was from
> Ted Smith, who?s now retired from Newport PL). The consensus was that
> that turning off the wifi wasn?t a reasonable accommodation for this
> individual and that a variety of outreach activities were offered. It?s a
> difficult situation, but wifi is an essential library service and turning
> it off on a regular basis (days and times) would not be reasonable.
>
>
> Leah
> Leah M. Griffith, Director
> Newberg Public Library 503.537.1256
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Kari May
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer?s wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> library.
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
> Kari May
> Library Director
> Jackson County Library Services
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> 541-774-6401
> [Jackson County Library Services Logo]
>
>
> Confidentiality Disclaimer
> The information contained in this email may be confidential and/or legally
> privileged. It has been sent for the sole use of the intended recipient(s).
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:25:05 +0000
> From: Adam Carlson <Adam.Carlson at mcminnvilleoregon.gov>
> To: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Job Posting: Library Page (PT), McMinnville Public
> Library
> Message-ID: <6A72D5F7B684174CA3397AD6A774BDFD01917F54AA at xch2010>
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> Hello everyone,
>
> The McMinnville Public Library is seeking an individual looking for entry
> level library experience. The Library Page perform a variety of tasks for
> the library including checking-in, shelving, and processing library
> materials for circulation. No education or previous work experience
> requirement. Applicants must be able to work Friday's and Saturday's. The
> hours offered will be 11 hours a week. Starting pay will be at $10.85 per
> hour. This position closes on 2/5/19. See the link below for further
> information and to apply.
>
> https://www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov/hr/page/library-page-1
>
> Thank you,
> Adam Carlson
> Circulation Supervisor
> McMinnville Public Library
> (503) 435-5556
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:36:00 +0000
> From: Ted Smith <t.smith at newportlibrary.org>
> To: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>, "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
> Message-ID: <c0bea78ab01049af905ea4cf1eaa0506 at newportlibrary.org>
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> Get on Amazon and purchase her a tin hat. They sell them. Also let her
> know that the sun puts out millions of times more micro waves than your
> wife fi.
>
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>
> Date: 1/29/19 12:49 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer?s wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> library.
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
> Kari May
> Library Director
> Jackson County Library Services
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> 541-774-6401
> [Jackson County Library Services Logo]
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:49:07 +0000
> From: Becky Bean <beckyb at ci.st-helens.or.us>
> To: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
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> For what it's worth, before my hearing got worse (it went away in my early
> 30s), the high pitched whine from TVs, computers, and WiFi boxes used to
> drive me nuts. It sounded like an annoying, tinny, never-ending version of
> a mosquito. I used to unplug things in rooms to be able to sleep at night.
> Maybe that's what she's referring to?
>
> I agree with other people that it wouldn't be fair to make the other
> patrons lose out on Wi-Fi to accommodate the needs of the one. Perhaps
> offer to have her email a list of books she wants, and you can set them at
> the front desk for a fast checkout?
>
> ????
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Ted Smith
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 4:36 PM
> To: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> Get on Amazon and purchase her a tin hat. They sell them. Also let her
> know that the sun puts out millions of times more micro waves than your
> wife fi.
>
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>
> Date: 1/29/19 12:49 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> library.
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
> Kari May
> Library Director
> Jackson County Library Services
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> 541-774-6401
> [Jackson County Library Services Logo]
>
>
> Confidentiality Disclaimer
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> contact us directly, send to postmaster at lsslibraries.com. Thank you.
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:22:10 +0000
> From: Pierina Parise <pparise at emporia.edu>
> To: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Teen services librarian - King County, WA
> Message-ID:
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>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
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> King County Library System is seeking a Teen Services Librarian<
> http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=0iRaY92Dr0XSPg4wxgnxW-2BJ3SgcI0p2flO0QAdrpQd3MqGOsAbrxnv8X6jK7LL8caMmHv-2BhudUgsMcd7gb2JygPS-2B9qMLrORc-2FtA-2FO0IOq548UoKp5XeDOgAxbZRpIcf_KfpLCee8-2FN66A9edg7YxgdlG0uatTMXyxALlVuXoDFvWhC5wtjXoWLAfEtQeo6rHW7NlUm2OsBT90m-2BrJf6NYsyAVTPiTIrxGMoLcKW-2BInhMTUTMS1hgCB8LRo1AD6FDF3MfMZ0zjFk67tZEEkq9KxmdPFnoa0rzu2YK4gzJBMZG1gcZQbQiaHmqLcLhFwwcpmpej-2F3NO1fOt8sJw-2Br0VcAB1q4hfnOcVyQSf3YKI5l6J-2B35pfRqLLaSqv9T2wXT0nbVGGao5PB9aFlrLZ94EDYW0d6tHXCLemVM-2BsvAeBUVqN7jg00s13Jq-2BJDqF88fVLq0SpDPvPHsxIwnUT40cg-3D-3D>.
> The position closes February 7.
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> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:34:49 +0000
> From: Cultural Coalition - Calcagno <ccwc at wccls.org>
> To: Kari May <KMay at jcls.org>, "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
> Message-ID:
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> 97081C04FE31AC47BAE77852EE80995B05A981BB at WCCLSEXC10.wccls.lib.or.us>
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> Could noise-cancelling headphones help? I'm honestly curious. If so, maybe
> keep a pair at the desk for use while she or others with similar
> sensitivity are in the building.
>
> Eva Calcagno, Cultural Coalition of Washington County
> ccwc at wccls.org
> 503-846-3274
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Kari May
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Patron accommodation question
>
> We have a patron with the following request:
>
>
> I suffer from a condition called Electro Hypersensitivity, also called
> microwave sickness. Many others also suffer from this condition (Alan
> DeBoer's wife is one). When in the presence of a strong wifi signal, my
> symptoms of ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and headaches worsen.
>
>
> I am requesting there are days and times when wifi is turned off for
> people like me. I LOVE reading and have checked out many books from the
> library.
>
> Have any of you encountered similar requests? How would you handle this
> situation?
>
> Kari May
> Library Director
> Jackson County Library Services
> 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501
> 541-774-6401
> [Jackson County Library Services Logo]
>
>
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> The information contained in this email may be confidential and/or legally
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