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Security Incident Reporting (SIR) to be replaced by Veoci

IT and county stakeholders are developing a new incident reporting software tool. See Jon Worona's all employee email for more informaiton.

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Guidelines for rules 1 and 2

Guidelines for issuing exclusions under library rules 1 and 2.

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Guidelines for rules 7 through 9

Guidelines for issuing patron and animal exclusions under library rules 7 through 9.

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Hostage situation

PolicyTake immediate steps to provide for the safety of customers and staff in case of a hostage situation.ProcedureIf you are taken hostage:...

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How to exclude a patron

Guidelines on issuing patron exclusions.

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Incident Report Form

Procedure for reporting an incident in the library, including security incidents

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Length of exclusions

Guidelines for patron exclusion lengths.

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Library Rules

Multnomah County Library rules effective March 20, 2023.

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Library Safety Liaison Redeployment Process

Procedure for finding coverage for LSL absences.

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Lockout Procedure

Procedure for when you have received notice of an active external threat that would require you to lock your doors.

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Lost Children

How how to help any child lost in the library

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Marijuana – response guidelines

Information about handling Marijuana in library locations

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Minimum Staffing

Minimum Staffing Procedure flow charg

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Modification of exclusions

Guidelines for modifications of patron exclusions. 

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Offsite Service Safety Guidelines

Staff who work in an outreach setting have increased vulnerabilities, here are some guidelines to help keep you safe. Last updated: 8/2/23

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Overview of library rules updates

Overview of the library rules

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Patron exclusions and privacy

Multnomah County Library will share limited information about excluded customers with public and private agencies that have a demonstrated need to access this material.

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Patron use of library phone

The policy for patrons using library phones.

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PIC Basics

Person in Charge (PIC) roles and responsibilities.

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