Knowing The Policy Series - destruction of, or damage to any library property;

Do you know Rowan Public Library's

 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on the Security Tips Blog.

Any comments or questions you may have you can email me at:

tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

12. destruction of, or damage to any library property;

If you witness a patron damaging library property immediately contact the Security Officer, Librarian In Charge or Supervisor.

If a patron has damaged a book they have borrowed use circulation procedure to handle the issue.

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Knowing The Policy Series - distribution of leaflets, or posting of notices without authorization;

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 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on 
the Security Tips Blog.

Any comments or questions you may have you can email me at:

tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

11. distribution of leaflets, or posting of notices without authorization;

All postings and leaflets must be approved. 
Learn who at your branch is in charge of approving notices. 

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 Knowledge = Confidence

Knowing The Policy Series - soliciting, or selling of any kind, except for library-related fundraising events;

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 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on the Security Tips Blog.

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tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

10.  soliciting, or selling of any kind, except for library-related fundraising events;

        

Solicit - ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

Some Soliciting examples: handing out religious pamphlets, asking for money, asking for a cigarette, asking for donations

Patrons cannot sale things on library property.

Some Examples: Girl Scout cookies, school fundraisers, 

Church fundraisers (any fundraisers), raffles of any kind,

BBQ chicken plates

       

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Knowing The Policy Series - Consumption of food, except in designated areas;

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 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on the Security Tips Blog.

Any comments or questions you may have you can email me at:

tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

9. Consumption of food, except in designated areas;

Food is allowed in the meeting rooms and outside areas.  If you witness a patron eating elsewhere in the library, approach the patron and say, "Excuse me, but you probably didn't know that food isn't allowed inside the library."

This policy is one of the most broken policies we have,
and applies to staff as well. It is very important we set an example of how we want patrons to act. We can't expect patrons to know we have a no food policy if they see staff eating food!

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Knowing The Policy Series - Consumption of alcoholic beverages;

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 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on 
the Security Tips Blog.

Any comments or questions you may have you can email me at:

tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

8. Consumption of alcoholic beverages;

Alcohol is not allowed on library property.

You can not be intoxicated and be on library property.

If you smell alcohol on a patron or feel like they are under the influence, observe the patron and inform the Security Officer, Librarian In Charge, or Supervisor about the situation.  
The patron should be informed about the policy and ask to leave the property. Let them know they are welcomed to come back when they are not under the influence.

If they continue to break this policy they will be banned from the Library.

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Knowing The Policy Series - No smoking , or the use of any tobacco product;

Do you know Rowan Public Library's

 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on the Security Tips Blog.

Any comments or questions you may have you can email me at:

tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

7.  No smoking , or the use of any tobacco product;

If you witness anyone smoking on library property inform them of our policy. Let the patron know they will have to step off the property if they want to continue to smoke. This includes electronic cigarettes!

If you witness anyone walking around chewing tobacco or dip, spitting in a bottle or cup inform them of our policy. Let the patron know they will have to step off property if they want to continue to use the tobacco product.

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Knowing The Policy Series - Carrying unauthorized weapons of any sort;

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 Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement???

For the next coming weeks I will be highlighting them on the Security Tips Blog.

Any comments or questions you may have you can email me at:

tara.greene@rowancountync.gov

6. Carrying unauthorized weapons of any sort;

This policy has changed a little bit due to the allowance of carrying a concealed handgun on Rowan County Properties.

Clink on the link below to see the "Do's and Don'ts of carrying a concealed handgun"
https://www.rowancountync.gov/GOVERNMENT/Departments/SheriffsOffice/HandgunPermits.aspx

Concealed Carry Permit Holders cannot be in an area where School Groups are present while at the Library!

Examples of some Unauthorized Weapons

Dagger

                Ballistic Knife

Sling Shot

Bowie Knife

                                     

Metallic or Brass Knuckles

Shuriken

Stun Gun

                                                                         
 

Pocket Knives are allowed;  Pocket knife is defined as being “a small knife, that is designed to be carried in a pocket or purse, which has its cutting edge and point entirely enclosed by its handle." 

If you witness a patron with an unauthorized weapon informed them that they will have to remove it from the Library because it’s against policy to have unauthorized weapons on Library property. If they do not comply call the police!

Know this policy and be confident in enforcing it!

 Knowledge = Confidence