[Publib] Celll Phones in the Library

[ruthseid at lafn.org]

Lise,
When you approach them, what do you say? Do you confront them with their noise, 
or do you just make a simple request, such as "Could you please step into the 
lobby?"
-Ruth


> We have a horrible problem with people using their cell phones in our
> small library. The ceiling is high pitched and echoes, adding to the
> problem. We have signs posted to silence or set to vibrate all phones
> and we have our policy posted about noise levels that are disturbing to
> others, but a great majority of our patrons do not heed these
> directives. When we approach someone about the problem, they become very
> defensive. I have heard about libraries having a statement written on a
> card or bookmark that they can hand to the offending patron and wondered
> if anyone has had success with that and if so, what the wording might
> be.  Thanks in advance for any help you all can offer! 
> 
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> Lisë Chlebanowski
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> Library Manager
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> Avondale Public Library
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> (623) 478-3105
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> lchlebanowski at avondale.org
> 
> "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too
> dark to read." 
> 
> Groucho Marx <http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Groucho_Marx/> 
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