Working Alone
Answer
The Board recognizes that there may be times where an employee may be required to work alone in the
Library. This may include but may not be limited to:
- Working when additional staff support is not readily available
- Being at the library after everyone has left for the day, or coming into the library before opening hours,
- Driving alone to or from library outreach and professional development locations.
Guidelines & Procedures
Whenever possible, Library personnel will:
- Notify the Library Manager if they intend on being in the Library outside of regular operational hours.
- Know how to reach the Town after hours emergency contact person.
- Adhere to safe working procedures.
Whenever possible, the Library Manager will:
- Identify and assess situations where working alone may be required.
- Maintain open communication with personnel who are required to work alone.
- Work with library personnel to develop safe work procedures.