[Michlib-l] Fwd: Dogs in Front of Library

[Elisabeth Phou]

Our code of conduct states: Service animals and animals used for Library
programs are permitted in the building. Other animals are not permitted in
the building. Animals cannot be secured to the Library’s front entrance
railings.

On Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 2:39 PM, Roger Mendel via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> It seems to me that tying a dog to a lamp post in the public right of way
> is not a library issue.  I would check with the city police and see if
> there is an ordinance relative to this and have the police take care of
> this.
>
> Roger
>
> On Monday, March 5, 2018, Stanczak, Cindy via Michlib-l <
> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
>
>> It's a common issue here in the summer.  Someone on a walk ties their dog
>> to the light post in front of the library while they run in real quick for
>> a book or a movie.  It's also sadly common that someone will not be brief
>> in their visit and the dog becomes a concern for several reasons.
>>
>>    - What if the dog bites someone?
>>    - What if someone hurts the dog?
>>    - What about our patrons with dog fear that won't/can't walk past a
>>    dog to come into the library?
>>    - What about the welfare of the dog being tied in front of the
>>    building - heat/cold, shelter, lack of shade, etc.
>>
>> Does anyone have a formal policy on this you'd be willing to share to the
>> group?
>>
>> Cynthia Stanczak
>> Library Director
>> Albion District Library
>> 501 S. Superior St.
>> Albion, MI  49224
>> (517) 629-3993
>>
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*Elisabeth Phou, MLIS*
Adult/Teen Services Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-554-4653
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