Comments on: More Policy Updating

By: Part IV: Family Ties « Library Alchemy

Part IV: Family Ties « Library Alchemy — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:51:53 +0000

[...] has changed the rules of polite conduct, perhaps it’s time for a re-write of the rules? Swiss Army Librarian recently posted about some changes in his organization that are worth looking [...]

By: Brian Herzog

Brian Herzog — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:48:43 +0000

@Michelle: I like your shorter versions - I do tend to run on a bit. While we wanted to be permissive, we also wanted a clear line to enforce, and the longer we worked on it the longer the policy became.

@Leigh Anne: Good luck - I’m sure every library is different (for instance, it’s interesting that Pittsburghers prefer tables to carrels; our carrels are almost constantly in use. I guess Chelmsfordians like their privacy).

By: Leigh Anne Vrabel

Leigh Anne Vrabel — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:51:55 +0000

Policy writing can be tricky; perhaps, if I cannot sell the lounge, I should use your fine edits as an example of what we can accomplish on a smaller scale.

By: Michelle McLean

Michelle McLean — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:04:02 +0000

That’s great! We have never had a mobile phone policy and have never had a problem - always dealt with the loudness issue of the people, which more often than not had nothing to do with phones.

How about policy wording such as:
Please be considerate of others when using your cell phone in the library

And

Food and drink are permitted - please consume with care.