Have library mobile phone plan, especially for a single phone?
Hello all, We are a very small Class 1 library. Several vendors using two-part authentication require listing a mobile phone number with them, so I've had to use my personal phone number for a few. GoDaddy will only let me change a mobile number, not delete it, even though my two methods of confirmation are now email and the Google authenticator app. Do you have a library mobile phone plan? If so, do you recommend it, especially for one line? And/or, do your trustees have mobile phones supplied by the library? Thanks in advance, -- _Susan Riegler_ Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library 231/331-4318
Sarah, Though we don’t yet have a specific policy governing this (yet), VBDL’s Board has approved a $50 per month mobile phone stipend for those who regularly use their cell phone for work purposes: calling, texting, two factor authentication, etc. I think this might be a good alternative to having a dedicated library mobile phone and accompanying plan. Dan Hutchins Executive Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins@vbdl.org ph: 269-423-4771 www.vbdl.org
On Dec 16, 2025, at 10:40 AM, aldenlib--- via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
Hello all,
We are a very small Class 1 library. Several vendors using two-part authentication require listing a mobile phone number with them, so I've had to use my personal phone number for a few.
GoDaddy will only let me change a mobile number, not delete it, even though my two methods of confirmation are now email and the Google authenticator app.
Do you have a library mobile phone plan? If so, do you recommend it, especially for one line?
And/or, do your trustees have mobile phones supplied by the library?
Thanks in advance,
-- Susan Riegler
Susan Riegler, Director
Alden District Library
231/331-4318
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Hello Susan: I would strongly encourage that you reach out to the library’s attorney for advice before making this decision. There are numerous issues to consider, including First Amendment (if using to post on Social Media), FOIA (government device vs personal device – there have been recent lawsuits discussing the impact of FOIA on municipal officials using municipal subsidized or purchased devices or plans), Open Meetings Act, and expenditure of public funds issues that should be carefully considered, as well as new policies for the use of government-owned devices. There have been recent municipal lawsuits involving the use of government supplied or subsidized devices or phone plans. Your attorney can help you weigh the risks and benefits and make the best decision for your library. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. “the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] <https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education-plan> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: aldenlib--- via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:40 AM To: michlib-l@liblists.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Have library mobile phone plan, especially for a single phone? CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Hello all, We are a very small Class 1 library. Several vendors using two-part authentication require listing a mobile phone number with them, so I've had to use my personal phone number for a few. GoDaddy will only let me change a mobile number, not delete it, even though my two methods of confirmation are now email and the Google authenticator app. Do you have a library mobile phone plan? If so, do you recommend it, especially for one line? And/or, do your trustees have mobile phones supplied by the library? Thanks in advance, -- Susan Riegler Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library 231/331-4318
Thanks for that information, Clare! And thanks for input from everyone else; but this gives pause for thought. Happy holidays, All! --- _Susan Riegler_ Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library 231/331-4318 On 2025-12-16 2:32 pm, Membiela, Clare (MDE) wrote:
Hello Susan:
I would strongly encourage that you reach out to the library's attorney for advice before making this decision. There are numerous issues to consider, including First Amendment (if using to post on Social Media), FOIA (government device vs personal device - there have been recent lawsuits discussing the impact of FOIA on municipal officials using municipal subsidized or purchased devices or plans), Open Meetings Act, and expenditure of public funds issues that should be carefully considered, as well as new policies for the use of government-owned devices. There have been recent municipal lawsuits involving the use of government supplied or subsidized devices or phone plans. Your attorney can help you weigh the risks and benefits and make the best decision for your library.
I hope this is helpful!
Sincerely,
Clare
Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
Library Law Consultant
Library of Michigan
MembielaC@michigan.gov
517-335-8132
The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.
_"the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge__."__ _Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965).
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Hello all,
We are a very small Class 1 library. Several vendors using two-part authentication require listing a mobile phone number with them, so I've had to use my personal phone number for a few.
GoDaddy will only let me change a mobile number, not delete it, even though my two methods of confirmation are now email and the Google authenticator app.
Do you have a library mobile phone plan? If so, do you recommend it, especially for one line?
And/or, do your trustees have mobile phones supplied by the library?
Thanks in advance,
--
_Susan Riegler_
Susan Riegler, Director
Alden District Library
231/331-4318
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