Good morning, We are a Class 2 library with myself and 3 other staff members. During the day Monday-Friday, there are two of us here. There are a couple of evenings a week, and every other Saturday, that someone works alone. We used to have a policy of 2 people at all times but found there wasn't enough to keep two people busy up front. We do have security cameras, and we are basically two car lengths from the police department next door, so we feel pretty safe. Thank you, Danielle Reid, Director Reese Unity District Library 2065 Gates St., PO Box 413 Reese, MI 48757 Phone: (989) 868-4120 Fax: (989) 868-4123 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of luther area public library via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 3:22 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Class 1 & 2 libraries Dear Class 1 & 2 Directors: I'm the newer Director of a Class 2 library. We are probably more a Class 1 library, but due to the county-wide millage vote, we are a Class 2 library. I'm trying to convince my Board that we need to have 2 people on duty at all times during open hours. All of us would be considered part-time as the library is usually open 33.5 hours/week, and I usually work about 21 hours/week, which is the most here, including my other 2 staff. There often are times when only 1 person is working. We have no volunteers. Do you have 2 people working, at all times, in the library on a "normal day"? I understand there is always the exception, such as vacation time. Do you have concerns about the safety of the staff? Do you know of any situations where the safety of your staff was a concern? What are your thoughts? I also know if someone wants to do something "bad" or be disruptive, there is no precautions that you could do that would stop them, even having two people. However, I believe there are steps we/I can take to make it less likely for someone to even consider. Thanks!! [Emoji]Amy Shank, Director Luther Area Public Library https://lutherlibrary.ploud.net/ lutherlibrary@att.net Ph:231-797-8006 Fax:231-797-8010 https://www.facebook.com/LutherLibrary/