Accident, injury, or illness involving staff

PolicyStaff will provide immediate first aid to staff in case of accident, injury, or illness.Form...

Accident, injury, or illness involving the public

Policy for dealing with patron injury or illness

Active Threat Emergency Response Protocol

PolicyTake immediate steps to provide for the safety of customers and staff in case of an active threat situation in a library facility.DefinitionActive Shooter...

Appeals

Information about the exclusion appeals process.

Automobile accidents while on library business

Policy for reporting automobile accidents

Bomb Threats

Established response protocol in the event of a bomb threat

Branch emergency checklist

Evaluation Considerations - Building and Surrounding Area Use these guidelines to help you and others to make a decision

Break-ins, Burglaries, Vandalism

PolicyStaff will follow standard procedures when discovering break-ins, burglaries and/or vandalism of County or personal property.ProcedureThe staff member who discovers...

Chemical or Toxic Contamination

PolicyIn case of a chemical or other toxic contamination, immediate action should be taken. The supervisor or person in charge should evacuate the staff and customers in a safe and...

Children left alone in the library after closing

Policy and procedures for staff to assist a child left alone at closing time. It includes guidelines for contacting parents, police, and security.

Civil Disturbance

Steps to provide for the safety of customers and staff in case of civil disturbance, such as a riot or violent demonstration

Computer System Emergencies

PolicyStaff will promptly report emergency problems with the ILS or the network to appropriate personnel to prevent or mitigate damage to the system.ApplicationEmergency...

Critical incident response procedures

Critical Incident Response Procedures for Location Leader and PIC, EMT PIC and Post-Incident Response Team.

Definition of premises

Definitions of library premises to aid in understanding where the library rules can be enforced.

Earthquakes

PolicyBecause earthquakes occur without warning and are potentially very damaging, this policy should be reviewed by all staff to prepare them to respond constructively and protectively...

Elevator Failure

PolicyIn case of an elevator failure, reassure those trapped in the elevator and call for help.ProcedureAt Central, Administration or at branches call the 24-hour...

Emergency Closure/Change in Library Hours

Policy and Procedure for closing or delaying the opening of a library due to inclement weather. It details how staff are notified (Telephone Tree) and the actions they should take to ensure the safety of both staff and patrons.

Emergency Signage

Signs for posting. Includes weather & other closure; electricity, internet, and/or wi-fi outage; printer, copier, restroom out of order.