Hi all, I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it? We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed. Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org
Hi Cierra, We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons. I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi all,
I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it?
We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed.
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS *
She/Her *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309 <(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org
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One thing to keep in mind about those experiencing homelessness is that time works very differently for them. Banning them for any length of time beyond a few days might as well be forever, because they operate on a much more accelerated schedule than most people. We deal with this often here as the county seat, and I would highly recommend taking Ryan Dowd's training courses if you can. They are reasonably priced and have helped our staff learn better ways to deal with our unhoused patrons! I'm unsure if you have access to any of the county agencies, but they may have peer recovery coaches who could come in and offer assistance! On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM Joe Zappacosta via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi Cierra,
We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi all,
I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it?
We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed.
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS *
She/Her *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309 <(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org
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Brandon, Can you please share contact information for Ryan Dowd? We are also dealing with an unhoused person, who is constantly messing up the bathroom, so I feel we could definitely benefit with some training. It is always an ongoing problem, and I would like for our staff to handle it properly. Thank you! Kay E.Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. Box 517 Almont, MO. 48003-0517 810 798-3100 voice 810 798-2208 fax director@adlmi.org khurd@adlmi.org www.adlmi.org
On Sep 23, 2026, at 12:21 PM, Brandon Bowman via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
One thing to keep in mind about those experiencing homelessness is that time works very differently for them.
Banning them for any length of time beyond a few days might as well be forever, because they operate on a much more accelerated schedule than most people.
We deal with this often here as the county seat, and I would highly recommend taking Ryan Dowd's training courses if you can. They are reasonably priced and have helped our staff learn better ways to deal with our unhoused patrons!
I'm unsure if you have access to any of the county agencies, but they may have peer recovery coaches who could come in and offer assistance!
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM Joe Zappacosta via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org <mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>> wrote:
Hi Cierra,
We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org <mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>> wrote:
Hi all,
I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it?
We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed.
Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library
149 South Main St. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309 <tel:(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org <mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org> <logo_summer_transparent_background.png>
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https://homelesstraining.com/books/librarians-guide-to-homelessness/ His training is free through the Library of Michigan's niche academy as well. https://my.nicheacademy.com/homelesslibraryacademy Amber Hughey | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library facebook.com/vassarlibrary vassarlibrary.org 989-823-2171 Currently reading: Dungeon Crawler Carl ________________________________ From: Kay Hurd via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:22 AM To: Brandon Bowman <bbowman@mtclib.org> Cc: Cierra Bakovka <cierra@henikalibrary.org>; Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Re: [External] Patron Banning Brandon, Can you please share contact information for Ryan Dowd? We are also dealing with an unhoused person, who is constantly messing up the bathroom, so I feel we could definitely benefit with some training. It is always an ongoing problem, and I would like for our staff to handle it properly. Thank you! Kay E.Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. Box 517 Almont, MO. 48003-0517 810 798-3100 voice 810 798-2208 fax director@adlmi.org khurd@adlmi.org www.adlmi.org On Sep 23, 2026, at 12:21 PM, Brandon Bowman via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote: One thing to keep in mind about those experiencing homelessness is that time works very differently for them. Banning them for any length of time beyond a few days might as well be forever, because they operate on a much more accelerated schedule than most people. We deal with this often here as the county seat, and I would highly recommend taking Ryan Dowd's training courses if you can. They are reasonably priced and have helped our staff learn better ways to deal with our unhoused patrons! I'm unsure if you have access to any of the county agencies, but they may have peer recovery coaches who could come in and offer assistance! On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM Joe Zappacosta via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>> wrote: Hi Cierra, We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons. I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>> wrote: Hi all, I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it? We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed. Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St.<https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348<https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309<tel:(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org<mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org> <logo_summer_transparent_background.png> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org> To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l-leave@liblists.org> -- [https://www.google.com/a/cpanel/hackleylibrary.org/images/logo.gif?service=g...] Joseph Zappacosta Director Phone: 231.722.8003<tel:(231)%20722-8003> Email: jzappacosta@hackleylibrary.org<mailto:jzappacosta@hackleylibrary.org> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org> To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l-leave@liblists.org> -- Brandon Bowman Library Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 Office - 586.469.6200 ext. 101 Cell - 810.790.8530 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l@liblists.org To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave@liblists.org
Just log in to Niche Academy with your library email! If you have any issues, you can always email Krissie! Krissie Dowd at krissie@homelesstraining.com. On Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM Kay Hurd <khurd@adlmi.org> wrote:
Brandon, Can you please share contact information for Ryan Dowd? We are also dealing with an unhoused person, who is constantly messing up the bathroom, so I feel we could definitely benefit with some training. It is always an ongoing problem, and I would like for our staff to handle it properly. Thank you!
Kay E.Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair <https://www.google.com/maps/search/213+W.+St.+Clair?entry=gmail&source=g> P.O. Box 517 Almont, MO. 48003-0517 810 798-3100 <(810)%20798-3100> voice 810 798-2208 <(810)%20798-2208> fax
director@adlmi.org khurd@adlmi.org www.adlmi.org
On Sep 23, 2026, at 12:21 PM, Brandon Bowman via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
One thing to keep in mind about those experiencing homelessness is that time works very differently for them.
Banning them for any length of time beyond a few days might as well be forever, because they operate on a much more accelerated schedule than most people.
We deal with this often here as the county seat, and I would highly recommend taking Ryan Dowd's training courses if you can. They are reasonably priced and have helped our staff learn better ways to deal with our unhoused patrons!
I'm unsure if you have access to any of the county agencies, but they may have peer recovery coaches who could come in and offer assistance!
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM Joe Zappacosta via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi Cierra,
We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi all,
I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it?
We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed.
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS *
She/Her *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309 <(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org <logo_summer_transparent_background.png>
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Fun fact: The Library of Michigan offers multiple of Ryan Dowd's trainings through Niche Academy. I second his training. He also has a quality email newsletter <https://homelesstraining.com/newsletter/> if that is your thing. His website is homelesstraining.com. If you are unfamiliar with Niche Academy resources, you may find more information on the Michigan.gov website <https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce>. There are some excellent learning resources available for staff at no cost. Please contact the Library of Michigan for more details. Thanks Library of Michigan! [image: image.png] Brandon Technology Librarian Shelby Township Michigan 52610 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48316 On Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM Brandon Bowman via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
One thing to keep in mind about those experiencing homelessness is that time works very differently for them.
Banning them for any length of time beyond a few days might as well be forever, because they operate on a much more accelerated schedule than most people.
We deal with this often here as the county seat, and I would highly recommend taking Ryan Dowd's training courses if you can. They are reasonably priced and have helped our staff learn better ways to deal with our unhoused patrons!
I'm unsure if you have access to any of the county agencies, but they may have peer recovery coaches who could come in and offer assistance!
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM Joe Zappacosta via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi Cierra,
We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi all,
I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it?
We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed.
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS *
She/Her *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309 <(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org
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We've had similar issues-- intoxication, threats to others, etc. and have sadly had to involve law enforcement. Fortunately our local Public Safety are polite but firm, and treat everyone with dignity. On Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM Brandon via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Fun fact:
The Library of Michigan offers multiple of Ryan Dowd's trainings through Niche Academy.
I second his training. He also has a quality email newsletter <https://homelesstraining.com/newsletter/> if that is your thing. His website is homelesstraining.com.
If you are unfamiliar with Niche Academy resources, you may find more information on the Michigan.gov website <https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce>. There are some excellent learning resources available for staff at no cost. Please contact the Library of Michigan for more details.
Thanks Library of Michigan!
[image: image.png]
Brandon Technology Librarian Shelby Township Michigan 52610 Van Dyke Ave, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/52610+Van+Dyke+Ave,++Shelby+Township,+MI+48316?entry=gmail&source=g> Shelby Township, MI 48316 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/52610+Van+Dyke+Ave,++Shelby+Township,+MI+48316?entry=gmail&source=g>
On Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM Brandon Bowman via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
One thing to keep in mind about those experiencing homelessness is that time works very differently for them.
Banning them for any length of time beyond a few days might as well be forever, because they operate on a much more accelerated schedule than most people.
We deal with this often here as the county seat, and I would highly recommend taking Ryan Dowd's training courses if you can. They are reasonably priced and have helped our staff learn better ways to deal with our unhoused patrons!
I'm unsure if you have access to any of the county agencies, but they may have peer recovery coaches who could come in and offer assistance!
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM Joe Zappacosta via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi Cierra,
We have seen this problem several times, and we consider it a matter of sanitation and safety. If there have not been any other major incidents and the only reason was that the person could not use a restroom, I would suggest a short suspension of thirty days. However, if the act was intentional, I would recommend a three-month suspension. I would not connect the action to homelessness. Instead, I would treat it as a response to a biohazard issue that could affect the safety and well-being of staff and patrons.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to talk more about it. Best, Joe
On Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM Cierra Bakovka via Michlib-l < michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hi all,
I've never had to ban a patron for any length of time before. How does everyone else go about it?
We had a patron (who we suspect is unhoused) defecate on the library's front porch. It was after hours, but we can see them on camera. The person has been spending time at the library over the last couple of weeks, but we don't know their name. They already became a bit argumentative when asked to keep their shoes on inside the library, so I am not sure what the best way to proceed. Any suggestions or sharing of similar experiences is welcomed.
*Cierra Bakovka, MLIS *
She/Her *Director* Henika District Library
149 South Main St. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> Wayland, MI 49348 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/149+South+Main+St.+Wayland,+MI+49348?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-792-2891 ext. 309 <(269)%20792-2891> cierra@henikalibrary.org
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