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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...

Safety and security

Computers: guidelines for extending public computer tme

Link to guidelines for Extending Public Computer Time

Library services

Critical incident response procedures

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

Safety and security

Customer use of own equipment in library

PolicyCustomers may use their own equipment in the library only when the use of this equipment does not interfere with other customers' use of the library.Application...

Safety and security

Defective Materials, New

New items which are defective to the vendor within these specified guidelines

Collections

Defining Library Premises

Explanations of boundaries of "library premises" for use in enforcing library rules.

Facilities

Delivery

Multnomah County Library provides an interlibrary delivery service that facilitates the movement of materials throughout the library system.

Facilities

Display cases/exhibits

Procedure for using library display cases and exhibit areas. Includes guidelines for the Central Library's Collins Gallery and branch libraries, covering scheduling, installation, and publicity.

Library services

Distribution of Free Community Materials

Procedures and guidelines for distributing brochures, newspapers, and other printed materials.

Facilities
Library services

Donations and gifts of materials and money

What do to with donations and gifts of materials and money

Circulation

Early learning and play pieces

Care and maintenance procedures for the Early Learning Play pieces

Facilities

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.

Facilities
Safety and security

Emergency opening cash for branch libraries

Emergency opening cash policy and procedure for branches

Facilities

Evacuation waiting area

Information about helping patrons in mobility devices during an emergency

Library services

Facilities and building management

PolicyThe Facilities and Property Management Division of Multnomah County is responsible for building and grounds maintenance throughout the library system.Procedures...

Facilities

Guidelines for patrons charging personal devices

Use these factors to help patrons charge personal devices safely and successfully

Facilities

Guidelines for public announcement system use in library locations

These guidelines provide more information about what PA systems should and should not be used for.

Facilities

Headphones: loaning, disposal and free earbuds

This policy clarifies when libraries should loan headphones or give away earbuds; how libraries should ensure that headphones are returned; how patrons should be charged for lost or damaged.

Library services