As a community institution, the library strives to be alert to the well-being of its patrons. The following addresses circumstances in which the library is probably an inappropriate place for the patron. This policy does not deal with patrons whose behavior is disorderly, which is addressed in the Disruptive Patron Policy.
When a librarian encounters an unattended young child who appears to need the care of an adult, the librarian will notify the police.
When a librarian encounters, during school hours, a minor who appears to be of school age, the librarian will ask for identification, if needed, and notify the school. Under such circumstances, patrons unwilling to provide identification will not be compelled to provide it.
When a librarian encounters an adult who appears to be unable to care for him/herself, the librarian will ask for identification, if needed, and notify the residence. Under such circumstances, patrons unwilling to provide identification will not be compelled to provide it.
Adopted by the Board of Library Trustees December 20, 2007.
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