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 ...
Onrec

7 De-escalation Skills Every Library Staff Member Needs

Someone needs to intervene before this escalates further. If you work in a library, this scenario isn't hypothetical - it's Tuesday afternoon. Here's what many people don't understand about modern ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Homeless patrons prompt Bethlehem Area Public Library's behavior policy

is a place to take your kids to story hour, pick up your favorite book or search for jobs on the Internet. As of last month, it's not a place to sleep, bathe or panhandle. The library revised its ...
Los Angeles Times

What’s worse library behavior: watching porn or stabbing someone?

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. What we are supposed to do in libraries: read, be quiet. What we’re not ...
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 Boston Globe

A public library that keeps the public out: Somerville closing central library for hours each weekday after bad behavior

SOMERVILLE — For students pouring out of the high school each day and looking for something to do, the Central Library right next door has always been a natural choice, thanks to its ample space to do ...