[Publib] Children left at closing policy - Information Request

[Susan L. Kosenka]

		I need the help of the collective brain; I am part of a
group that is looking into changing the library's Children Left at
Closing Policy.  I want to know if libraries have a policy, guidelines,
or procedures that allow employees to leave children /teens at the front
door waiting for their rides after the employees leave the building. 
		
		Also, if any library system recently changed their
policy to allow minors to be left alone on library property, how did the
community react?  
		How do you define children in your policy?
		
		At this time the library requires two staff members to
stay with anyone under the age of 18 for up to 30 minutes after closing.
After that time, if the ride has not come, the police are called.
However, many times the police do not come immediately or they tell the
15-17 year olds to start walking. 
		
		Responses can either be directed to the list or to my
email skosenka at gwinnettpl.org  I will summarize all responses.


Susan L. Kosenka
Assistant Branch Manager
Five Forks Branch
Gwinnett County Public Library
2780 Five Forks Trickum Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
770.978.5602
skosenka at gwinnettpl.org



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