I am not a Director but I can tell you that you need to have a policy in place before you can ban anyone from the library. It does not need to be specific to PTSD, but should include what you expect for acceptable behavior and/or non-acceptable behavior. Then when he does not comply you may ask him to leave. If he is a threat to staff or patrons you may need to get your local law enforcement involved. Also, check with your lawyer. Hope this helps! Carol DeBoer Circulation Supervisor Henika District Library 149 S. Main Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 waycd@henikalibrary.org ---------- Original Message ----------- From: stephanie daniels <daniels55@yahoo.com> To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:45:32 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] Patron Problem
Dear Library Directors, Can you ban a patron from using the library. This is a person who has PTSD and says that the government is watching him. He says that he is discriminated against by everyone and wears a sign on his back saying stop discrimination. When he is in the library everyone is uneasy including other patrons.
Regards,S. DanielsHartford Public Library ------- End of Original Message -------