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Power saving

POLICY: The library and county encourage energy conservation throughout the system.RATIONALE: When we use less energy, not only do we reduce our energy bill, but we put less carbon into the...

Problems with Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at library locations

How to respond to reports of problems with our EV chargers

Public location reopening manual

This document has been created by the MPAP Safety + Security subteam to assist locations opening for modified service with identifying how to address a variety of safety and security related scenarios

Reassigning staff during closures

Link to reassigning staff during closures document (pdf)

Recycling

The library practices extensive recycling for a large number of materials and objects.

Robbery/Theft

PolicyLibrary staff will follow established procedures when observing a robbery or becoming aware of theft of library or personal property. The safety of customers and staff is always the...

Rooms and drop-in spaces at the Library Operations Center

How to reserve rooms, equipment and drop-in stations. Who can do this for you. What spaces are available for lactation.

Safety committees

Overview of the library’s safety committee purpose and structure.

SDS database and flash drive backup

Information about Safety Data Sheets and how to find them

Security Camera Use in the Library

Policy and guidelines for the use of security cameras in Multnomah County Library locations. It covers Security Camera Locations, Access to Digital Images, Use and Disclosure, and Retention of Digital Images. Also details authorized staff and procedures for handling requests for video footage, including those for security incident report purposes.

Sharps/needles and sharps containers

What to do when staff or patrons find sharps on Library property

Snow shoveling and ice melt application

How to avoid injury if you choose to shovel snow at your location, as well as how to apply ice melt safely

Staff identification badge policy

Policy for wearing ID badges while on duty.

Staff Parking at Library Locations

PolicyMultnomah County Library requires that employees who park their cars in a branch library parking lot use those spaces that are farthest from the public entrance to the building....

Staff room/break room (sustainability)

Multnomah County and MCL support using break rooms in a manner that creates the least amount of waste possible.

Staff use of personal library accounts

How library staff should use their personal library cards to comply with ethics laws and standards.

Staff Use of Personal Library Cards

Link to Staff Use of Personal Library Cards in the Circulation Manual.