"Ask the Lawyer" got two questions about the April 9, 2022 changes to the Open Meetings Law ("OML"), which will enable library boards to more easily meet via videoconferencing.
The library's podcast (Your Friendly Neighborhood Librarians), hosted by two librarians here, recently started interviewing guests from outside the organization.
We were asked about signage to post over the copier at a schools where educational materials are copied.
We were asked about signage to post over the public copier at a libraries open to the public.
We are planning an emergency preparedness training for library staff to include CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, and Narcan training.
Local police walked through our Library earlier today with no explanation. Later on, we noticed 2 teens on premises, who we assume should have been in school.
There seems to be a trend for libraries that have Friends groups to hold fundraisers, donations, and membership drives at the library.
In light of recent accusations of alleged misconduct by community organization volunteers utilizing public library facilities, how should libraries protect themselves moving forward?
There are so many ways the relationship between a library and their Friends can get "complicated."
Can you provide a template facility use agreement for renting or allowing community groups to regularly use space in a public or association library?
