[OPLINLIST] Grrrrr.........

[Chad Neeper]

If you can re-arrange the desk space so that the access opening isn't
straight in from the front, that may help a bit by being slightly less
inviting.

Also, perhaps a pressure-sensitive pad/switch connected to a 110v outlet
might deter patrons from encroaching on your space. Once word gets out that
you have a body count, they'll probably respect you more.

Barring that, perhaps some motion detecting gadget carefully aimed to go
off when someone steps through would at least alert you. ...Maybe you could
rig up one of those proximity car alarms...you know...the ones that say
"Please step *away* from the vehicle." in a deep booming voice.

An automated knee-whacker...a clown lapel flower-styled water squirter
(carefully aimed upward towards where a walking person's eye would be...so
as to avoid squirting a person sitting in a wheelchair)... The
possibilities are endless.

Chad



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On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 3:25 PM, Sandy Thaxton <sthaxton at mljlibrary.org>
wrote:

> Hi fellow Oplinlisters,
>
> Maybe this topic isn't list-worthy, but I would love some ideas/input.
> (Okay, *and* to vent a little.) My office area is rather open to the
> public. Despite the sign (and I did have a nicer one posted), patrons
> insist on coming into my office area. Not just a step in, all the way in
> and they creep in silently and scare me to death when I have my back turned
> for a second.
>
> I like to feel that I have *some* boundaries, especially since I keep my
> purse at my desk, my Notary Public stamp, my phone and other personal
> items. I try to keep them under lock and key but they aren't always locked
> away.
>
> We have to have that open space meet the guidelines for wheelchair access
> and we thought the black "border" of carpet would designate office area,
> but apparently it doesn't.
>
> I sure would love to have a gold post and a red velvet rope like the movie
> theaters used to have. Does anyone have any ideas or solutions? I'd
> appreciate it. Have a great weekend!!
>
> Sandy Thaxton
> Head of Reference
> MLJ-Hardin Co. Dist. Library
> Kenton, OH 43326
> 419-673-2278
>
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