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Appleton Public Library

Security Policy

STAFF GUIDELINES

1.     Enforcement of library policies and rules is the responsibility of all staff.

a.     All staff members are expected to deal with problems they encounter. 

b.     Any staff member has the right to ask others for assistance and should provide assistance when requested.

c.      Any staff member may contact the Appleton Police Department at any time to preserve his or her own safety, the safety of Library users or for assistance in enforcing policy and preserving the library environment as defined by the policies adopted by the Library Board of Trustees.

d.     Supervisors, professional librarians and monitors are expected to have a greater awareness of policy and willingness to step in and serve as a resource in helping other staff deal with problems.

e.      Library staff who have acted in their best judgment in confronting a person on violations of policies and rules will be supported by their supervisor, the librarian in charge and the administration.

2.     Response to problems:

a.     Any staff member observing serious criminal behavior, such as assault, robbery, child pornography, child endangerment, etc. should contact Police immediately, followed by contacting the librarian in charge or supervisor.

b.     The Library Board delegates authority to ban people from the Library for an extended period of time to the Director and Assistant Director. If the Director and Assistant Director are unavailable, a Section Supervisor may ban an individual for up to 14 days. 

c.      Any staff member may:

                                     i.            stop someone from using equipment if the use violates rules or policy.

                                   ii.            may issue a verbal warning or may refer a problem to a monitor, supervisor or the librarian in charge.

                                iii.            evict a patron for violations of library rules or policies.

                                iv.            request identification from library users as necessary and appropriate for safety and security, or when library rules have been violated.

3.     Disciplinary actions beyond verbal warnings should be documented by Library staff.