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...
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...
How staff can help patrons during short-term closures and when there are community emergencies, like inclement weather. keywords - fire, weather, emergency, closure
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...
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.
PolicyWhen staff know for certain that a fire alarm has been inadvertently triggered, they may cancel the call. A false alarm may be caused by burning food or someone pulling the fire alarm....
PolicyEach agency is required to maintain a fully stocked, easily accessible first aid kit.ProcedureThe supervisor or manager of each section, branch, or other library...
PolicyIn case of a major flood, staff in all agencies should follow established procedures to ensure the safety of the staff and protection of library facilities and equipment....
Library Administration at Albina is located on the first floor of the Albina Library on the Russell Street side. It houses the following workgroups: Business Services, the Director’s Office, Equity and Inclusion, Human Resources, the Office of Project Management and Evaluation, and Volunteer Services.
Report occupational accidents, injuries, illnesses, harassment, auto accidents, property damage, violence in the workplace, and “near-misses” where someone could have been harmed but was not due to fortuitous circumstances are to be reported.
RationaleTo ensure that staff can easily identify authorized visitors in “Staff Only” areas of the Central Library. Library staff members should question unknown persons who do not...
