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The update was in response to several instances of attempted use of e-cigarettes in the library interior and a new Baker City <a href="http://www.bakercity.com/images/stories/documents/miscellaneous/proposedordinance3322.pdf" target="_blank">Ordinance No.3322</a> prohibiting the use of tobacco and tobacco products in the City Park adjacent to the library and other outdoor recreational areas at facilities owned or operated by Baker City. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Reasoning: e-cigarettes are disruptive to others’ use & enjoyment of the library. The devices are essentially water pipes in which various substances can be used, including nicotine, oils from marijuana, herbs, plants or synthetic products--even illicit drugs. Those substances can create varying degrees of fragrance. The exhaled vapor bears a strong visual resemblance to traditional smoking, causing a disturbance for our non-smoking patrons, and at least one study suggests it does expose others to second-hand chemicals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Secondhand vapor does expose others to chemicals – 2013. <a href="http://ntr.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/12/10/ntr.ntt203.short" target="_blank">http://ntr.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/12/10/ntr.ntt203.short</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>So, to <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>maintain a “safe, clean & welcoming” atmosphere including control of air quality in our buildings, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>avoid having to monitor and supervise smoking activity or pipe (e-cigarette) contents, and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>partner with Baker City to provide a cohesive No Smoking/Tobacco zone in the library & park area,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>the BCLD board acted to include e-cigarettes under BCLD’s smoking ban. The policy is now in effect in the library interior. Signage was posted last week alerting our users that the policy will become effective on March 1 for the outdoor areas. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We’ve also struggled with odors .We needed a policy broad enough to include everything from b.o. & urine-covered clothes/packs to smelly food, stink bombs, and persons doused in Axe body spray or perfume, so changed our line previously about “poor personal hygiene” to: “May not…Create a disruptive scent in the library from strong body odor, personal care product, or personal belongings.” It’s no less awkward to enforce, though.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>--------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Perry Stokes | Library Director <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bakerlib.org/">Baker County Library District</a> | 2400 Resort St | Baker City, OR 97814<br>o: 866-297-1239</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>|</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>m: 541.403.0450 | f: 541-523-9088</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>| e: <a href="mailto:director@bakerlib.org">director@bakerlib.org</a> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us; Craig Carter<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] 2 library policy questions<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>We just finished revising our Conduct Policy -- so recently that it's not up on the website yet. We have not had any issues with e-cigarettes as of yet, beyond inquiries from staff and volunteers over whether they can be used in the library or in work areas. For staff and volunteers, we include it in policies about professional conduct and the like.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>For patrons, we have language in our policy about smoking or using tobacco products, as well as language about restrictions on "Consuming or ingesting any food, drink, or any other substance." We feel between the two of these, we could in good faith ask someone not to smoke e-cigarettes in the building if it became a nuisance. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>My husband actually uses e-cigs, and while most indications are that the vapor is likely much less harmful than cigarette smoke, I do find that the odor of the vapor can become overwhelming in enclosed spaces or in close proximity, especially with some of the brands. Smell-wise, it can sometimes be almost like sitting next to someone who's applying perfume, although it does dissipate quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>We have elected not to include language about personal hygiene specifically in the policy; instead we include a provision for "behavior that infringes upon the rights of others to enjoy the Library’s principal purpose of education and quiet study." It is our feeling that an egregious example of body odor or heavily applied perfume could fall under this, although we have not applied it in this manner in recent memory. Our biggest issue relating to odors has been a patron who repeatedly returned library items that smelled strongly of cat urine, which we eventually handled as a case of damage to library items.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Library Director<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Driftwood Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>801 SW Hwy 101, #201<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Lincoln City, OR 97367<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>541-996-1251 (desk)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>541-921-5620 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>541-996-1262 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.driftwoodlib.org/">www.driftwoodlib.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>>>> Craig Carter <<a href="mailto:craigc@tigard-or.gov">craigc@tigard-or.gov</a>> 2/14/2014 3:53 PM >>><br>Hello everyone,<br><br>We have been discussing two separate policy questions, and want to get some feedback from other libraries on how they handle each of them.<br>The first has to do with patrons with personal hygiene challenges. Do you have a policy that deals with this, and if so, what is your policy? Do you offer any resources to these patrons as far as someplace they could go to shower/bathe and/or get their clothes washed?<br><br>The second has to do with e-cigarettes. Do you have a policy that addresses them? If so, what is it? What about chewing tobacco? Do you lump all tobacco-related issues into one blanket policy, or are they separate?<br><br>Thanks in advance for your input!<br><br>Craig Carter<br>Circulation Manager<br>Tigard Public Library<br>13500 SW Hall Blvd<br>Tigard, OR 97223<br>503 684-6537 X2509<br><a href="mailto:Craigc@tigard-or.gov">Craigc@tigard-or.gov</a><br><br><br><br>________________________________<br><br>DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. 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