[Publib] Children of internet users

[Lise Chlebanowski]

We have a general behavior policy in place to help with out-of-control children. We have an unattended child policy as well. It's a real problem though and by the time staff gets involved the parent is so frustrated and the other patrons are so angry that the parent usually ends up taking it out on the child. It's very unfortunate.

 

Lisë Chlebanowski

Library Manager

Avondale Old Town Library

328 West Western Ave.

Avondale, AZ  85323

623-333-2611 d

623-333-0260 f

e-mail: lchlebanowski at avondale.org <mailto:lchlebanowski at avondale.org> 

website: www.avondale.org/library

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Mary Rennie
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:07 AM
To: 'PUBLIB'
Subject: [Publib] Children of internet users

 

Does anybody have a policy that deals with internet users who bring their children with them to the library?  

 

We're seeing that, typically, the adult unrealistically expects the child (anywhere from infant to several years old) to sit silently next to them while they use the computer for 1-2 hrs, OR they allow the somewhat older child to roam around the library space.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

Mary Rennie

Erie County Public Library

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