<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><DIV>our new library does not have a pay telephone. the nearest land-line is across the street at the <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1230312969_0>swimming pool</SPAN>. it's not uncommon for patrons to request use of the library telephone. </DIV>
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<DIV>our unofficial policy is this:</DIV>
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<DIV>we dial the number, hand over the receiver, and ask that the conversation be limited to <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1230312969_1>60 seconds</SPAN>.</DIV>
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<DIV>there is disagreement among the staff if this is a service the <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1230312969_2 style="CURSOR: hand; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed">public library</SPAN> should provide.</DIV>
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<DIV>what is your policy on patron use of library telephones? also, if you have a policy forbidding library telephone use, when do you make an exception?</DIV>
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<DIV>we serve a population of around 7,000. our old library was something out of mayberry r.f.d. we have a reputation of providing exceptional customer service. however, the new facility is much, much busier and, consequently, we find the need to rethink some of our previous policies.</DIV>
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<DIV>any and all input is appreciated...</DIV>
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<DIV>dan cawley</DIV>
<DIV>seaside public library </DIV>
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