[Michlib-l] Class 1 & 2 libraries

[Nannette Miller]

Our policy is there must be two people in the building when we are open. No
exceptions. We're a Class II library in a low crime area.

Nannette Miller
Elk Rapids District Library

On Fri, Jun 18, 2021, 3:27 PM luther area public library via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Dear Class 1 & 2 Directors:
>
> I'm the newer Director of a Class 2 library.  We are probably more a Class
> 1 library, but due to the county-wide millage vote, we are a Class 2
> library.  I'm trying to convince my Board that we need to have 2 people on
> duty at all times during open hours.  All of us would be considered
> part-time as the library is usually open 33.5 hours/week, and I usually
> work about 21 hours/week, which is the most here, including my other 2
> staff.  There often are times when only 1 person is working.  We have no
> volunteers.
>
> Do you have 2 people working, at all times, in the library on a "normal
> day"?  I understand there is always the exception, such as vacation
> time.  Do you have concerns about the safety of the staff?  Do you know
> of any situations where the safety of your staff was a concern?  What are
> your thoughts?  I also know if someone wants to do something "bad" or be
> disruptive, there is no precautions that you could do that would stop them,
> even having two people.  However, I believe there are steps we/I can take
> to make it less likely for someone to even consider.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> *[image: Emoji]Amy Shank, Director*
>
> Luther Area Public Library
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> lutherlibrary at att.net
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