Since Summer is fast approaching, Mary has asked that I remind everyone of the following . . .
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Dr.
Rhea Brown Lawson sent a memo on June 12, 2007, in regard to children in the
workplace. ALL staff must comply with the memo.
“Please note
that children may not be brought to the workplace in lieu of day
care. They may participate in the Summer Reading Program and other
library activities. However, children will not be allowed
in the parent’s or care giver’s work area, staff lounges, or left alone for
long periods of time in the library.
Thanks for
your cooperation.”
Failure
to comply will result in a Performance Discussion with the employee. A Manager,
Acting Manager; or staff member designated in charge of the building must
require compliance. As supervisors, you and I have responsibility for the
day to day operation of the work area. A parent or caregiver cannot divide
their attention between doing their job and monitoring their children.
Our customers deserve 100% of staff’s attention at all times.
“Guests/friends/spouses”
are not allowed in work areas. If a “guest” were injured, he or she could
sue the library. “Guests” are not covered by Workmen’s
Compensation. All library staff is responsible for maintaining a
professional work environment.
Thanks!
On
behalf of the District Managers,
Mary
Wagoner
