[Publib] Circulation Staff Appearance ??

[Sam]

Different libraries, different rules. When I worked as the head of 
circulation at a university library the rule was, if you can wear it to 
class then you can wear it to work. Most of the girls who worked for me 
liked to wear shorts because of the hot weather. I was known for having 
the sexiest looking student workers on campus.

At a public library I worked at as head of circulation the rule was no 
shorts or dresses since you had to get down and dirty on the floors 
while working in the stacks.

At the last public library I worked at, it was a very small town library 
so the staff could really dress very casually as long as  it didn't look 
sloppy. The student workers weren't allowed to wear sandals or heels to 
prevent injury from falling books or falling off step stools. Shorts 
were allowed within reason...no Daisy Dukes. Darn it! Anyway, the staff 
couldn't wear shorts or t-shirts. I was the head of reference so I 
either wore long sleeved shirts during the cooler months or pull over 
shirts and Dockers during the summer.

Sam

Morse, Angela wrote:
> It all depends on their duties. When I was a circulation clerk at one
> library, we assisted in shelving books in addition to working the desk.
> Because we were required to crawl around on carpet that was rarely
> cleaned, we were allowed to wear jeans. However, if the clerks are only
> required to work the desk, I would have them wear business casual.
>
> Angela
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of Heather Word Ratliff
> Sent: Tue 8/14/2007 8:55 AM
> To: Publib at webjunction.org
> Subject: [Publib] Circulation Staff Appearance ??
>  
> I am curious as to what other libraries consider to be appropriate
> attire 
> for their Circulation Desk Staff.  Although I have been in other
> libraries, 
> I have never really taken note of their appearance.
>
> I would think that business casual (except on designated casual days) is
>
> appropriate.
>
> I'm looking forward to your responses.
>
>
>
> Heather
> Circulation Clerk 
>
>
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