Miscellaneous Information

A.  INCIDENT  NOTIFICATION

Employees observing an accident, incident, vagrancy or other behavior that could present concern for personnel on future shifts will fill out an incident report.  Name, description of person, time, date and a description of the incident need to be written and given to the Director.  Incident reports will be prepared immediately to insure retention of all known details. Staff will exercise every option to courteously but firmly diffuse the actions by the public that disturbs other library patrons.  Disruptive patrons may be asked to leave the library.  (See Behavior Policy)  The police should be called in the case of an accident or incident which warrants their intervention or when the safety of staff or patrons is involved.

B.  FAMILY OF STAFF IN NON-PUBLIC AREAS

Employees will make every effort to limit personal visitation by family or friends while on duty.  Family and guests of staff will avoid interrupting other staff from their work activities and will not enter nonpublic areas. Interruption or disturbance caused by family members or guests may be the basis for disciplinary action against the employee, including dismissal.  Under no circumstances should a library key be given to or duplicated for non-employees.  Evidence that a staff member has violated the trust shown by issuance of a key will be ground for disciplinary action.  Under no circumstances should family members or other guests be in non-public areas when the staff member is not present.  Under no circumstances should family members or guests be in the building before opening or after closing without the staff member present.

C.  PERSONAL PROPERTY

The Stevens County Library will not be held liable for loss or damage to employee’s personal items kept on library premises.

D.  SMOKING

Building policies specify that smoking is prohibited in all areas of the library facility.

E.   ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

The use, possession, sale, transfer, purchase, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverage, illegal drugs or illegal intoxicants or illegally obtained controlled substances by employees at any time on library premises or while on library business is prohibited.  The Stevens County Public Library will comply with the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

F.   KITCHEN DUTY

Each member of the staff is required to maintain the kitchen and staff lounge area.  Every employee is responsible for cleaning dishes and utensils used.