[Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use

Wed Jul 3 10:38:52 EDT 2013

We do not allow our pages (all high school students) to carry their cell phones while working.  We have caught too many hidden in corners texting.  We tell them to have their parents call the library directly in case of emergency.

Celia

Celia Morse, Library Director
Berkley Public Library
3155 Coolidge Hwy.
Berkley MI  48072
248-658-3440, fax 248-658-3441
cmorse at berkley.lib.mi.us

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From: "North Adams Library" <northadamslibrary at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:28:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use

In addition to the other legitimate uses for a personal cell phone while at work, I have used mine when a fiber optic cable was cut. No internet equaled no phone in that library. We were unable to communicate with our branches to let them know what had happened. Because we had our cell phones we were able to let the branches know what was happening and to allow them to communicate with us. 

Phyllis 
On Jul 3, 2013 10:16 AM, "Janelle Martin" < jmartin at lib.lapeer.org > wrote: 

I do use my personal cell phone for work. For example, I use my cell phone to make sure that our wireless service is working correctly when helping troubleshoot patron computer problems and to show patrons how to use the e-book app for android. I even have used it to place holds/look up books for patrons when the internet and/or the computers were down. I have taken pictures at programs and events where I forgot the library camera or its batteries went dead. So while I agree that limiting the use of cell phones for personal use while working is a good idea, I would not forbid them altogether. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps. 
Janelle 

On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Kelli Perkins < kperkins at herrickdl.org > wrote: 

Speaking as a reference librarian, I carry my Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet with me while working the desk and even made a sling for it, since I don't have pockets. I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. 

Kelli Perkins 
Head of Reference Services 
Herrick District Library 
300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 
616.355.3718 
kperkins at herrickdl.org 

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From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org < michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org > on behalf of Julie Grynwich < nblibrary at comcast.net > 
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM 
To: stephanie daniels 
Cc: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org 
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use 

I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I completely agree with Nancy. 

Julie 

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On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels < daniels55 at yahoo.com > wrote: 

Dear Librarians, 

Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use? 

Thanks for your input.. 
Stephanie Daniels, Director 
Hartford Public Library 

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