Unadilla Public Library Temporary Safety Practices Policy
The year 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges to our nation, state, and area of service. To continue serving our patrons during this difficult time, while placing the health and safety of our community at the forefront, the Library Board of Trustees has adopted a Temporary Safety Practices Policy.
The board’s authority to adopt these measures is found in our charter, bylaws, New York Education Law Sections 225,260,226, 8 NYCRR 90.2, and Article 2 of the Not-for-Profit corporation law. We also consider it our responsibility to develop these measures to keep our services accessible at this time.
Staff at the Unadilla Public Library have the authority to enforce these measures like any other of the Library’s rules. Concerns about this policy should be directed to the Director, Irene Murphy. Thank you for honoring these measures, which are designed to keep our community safe, while using the library.
The Unadilla Public Library operates per relevant law and Executive Orders. Therefore, the temporary practices in this Policy may be further modified as needed to conform with relevant orders.
Until the board votes to revoke this temporary policy, the library will require all people on the premises to abide by the following safety practices:
- Wear face masks
- Social distance
- Stay at home if you feel ill
In the event any safety requirement is not practical on the basis of a disability, please contact the director to explore a reasonable accommodation.
The Library will share this policy through social media, and use a variety of health authority-approved, age-appropriate, multi-lingual and visual means to transmit this message in a manner consistent with our mission and our identity as a welcoming and accessible resource to the community.