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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...

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Appeals

Information about the exclusion appeals process.

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Be on the lookout (SIR)

Be on the lookout for these patrons in SIR

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Bomb threats

Established response protocol in the event of a bomb threat

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Break-ins, burglaries, vandalism

Staff will follow standard procedures when discovering break-ins, burglaries and/or vandalism of County or personal property.

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Building survival

Information and supplies necessary to operate in an efficient and timely manner.

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Civil disturbance

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

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Critical incident response procedures

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

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Defining Library Premises

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

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Definition of premises

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

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EMT PIC contact information

Executive Management Team emergency contact information

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Enforcing internet rules regarding Material That Creates a Hostile Environment for Others

Guidelines for internet use rules, including handling situations involving material that creates a hostile environment for others.

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Evacuation exits

Maps and words showing evacuation exits, meeting places, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits in each library building.

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Evacuation exits: Capitol Hill

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Guidance for ICE visits

Countywide guidance for handling situations involving ICE agents or federal immigration officers.

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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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Incident Report Form

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

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Incident Review Team (IRT)

Reviews and aligns security incident responses with county and library policy.

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Library Administration at Albina (ADM): guidelines and procedures

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.

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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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Midland Library Premises

Map showing shape of Midland Library property

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Origami Risk portal: Multnomah County Incident Reporting Portal

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.

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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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PIC Basics

Person in Charge (PIC) roles and responsibilities.

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PIC phone procedures

Procedures for using the PIC phones

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Reporting stolen loaner laptops and other devices

Policy and procedure for reporting stolen devices

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Request for Information

Follow this procedure if you are asked for library records by a law enforcement officer.

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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...

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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.

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Library services

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