American Libraries

Behavior Policy Reboot

When Sherwood (Ore.) Public Library (SPL) reopened its doors in spring 2021, our staff was reunited with a community navigating multiple traumas and injustices from the pandemic, an overlapping racial ...
Northwestern Media

Oshkosh Public Library’s new patron behavior policy aims for ‘atmosphere of respect and safety,’ director says.

OSHKOSH – Changes are coming to Oshkosh Public Library. Starting Tuesday, OPL will enforce a more comprehensive patron behavior policy shaped by community and staff feedback. Approved by the Oshkosh ...
Lawrence Journal-World

After fights and outbursts outside the Lawrence Public Library, leadership is working to address community safety concerns

A Lawrence Police Department vehicle sits outside the Lawrence Public Library Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. An uptick in disruptive behavior outside of the Lawrence Public Library this summer has led to ...
The Union Democrat

Board of Supervisors approves new library behavior policy

Calaveras County supervisors gave the go-ahead Tuesday for the county library to implement an appropriate behavior policy. The new policy, effective immediately, is designed to combat behaviors such ...