Stephanie, We don't have a policy. I will say that we have many mothers with children from infant to teen who rely on their cell phone to stay in touch. They are much *less* distracted by picking up phone and reading 'at friends house' than they would be if they were worried about their child. We have had employees who would have probably had to resign if it weren't for the easy access they had with sick loved ones at home thanks to frequent calls and texts.

And it cuts both ways. Those same people who use valuable 'on clock' time checking texts from family also check emails and texts at home- and reply- even though they are off clock.

Home these thoughts help you craft a sensible policy. It won't be easy!

NS

On Tuesday, July 2, 2013, stephanie daniels wrote:

Dear Librarians,

Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use?

Thanks for your input..
Stephanie Daniels, Director
Hartford Public Library

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Nancy Studebaker, Director
Niles District Library
620 E Main
Niles, MI 49120
Phone 269 683 8545 x122
Fax 269 683 0075
Cell 269 277 0127