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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>OPLIN Libraries:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I recently requested information on libraries that had Tobacco Free Policies. Here is a list of policies that I received as well as the policy that our board passed two weeks ago. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>London Public Library Policy<o:p></o:p></b></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3794, the London Public Library provides a tobacco free environment for all those that wish to utilize its grounds and facilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Tobacco use (Smoking Tobacco/Other substances or Chewing Tobacco) is prohibited on the London Public Library’s grounds which include, parking lots, outside pavilions, library vehicles, doorway entrances/exits and buildings. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Signs restricting the use of tobacco use will be posted in all designated areas in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3794. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ashland Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>“The following behaviors are not permitted in the library, on the bookmobile or on library property:” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(we had a positive behavior emphasis on the old policy that did not work well, so I rewrote it with a list of 25 unacceptable behaviors—smoking is #17.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“17. Using tobacco in any form in any way while on library property.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>North Canton Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Smoking:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Policy: No smoking of any kind will be permitted anywhere within the buildings or on the property owned by the North Canton Public Library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Delaware County District Library<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Personal Appearance and Conduct<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b>Employees are expected to dress in a manner that is both professional and appropriate for the position they hold and the tasks associated with their position. All clothing must be clean, neat and in good repair. Personal grooming and hygiene should be in keeping with accepted professional standards. The Director will have final authority to determine the proper dress standards and personal grooming standards for all employees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Employees are expected to conduct themselves according to accepted standards for a business environment, which would preclude eating, drinking, or chewing gum in public areas.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>######<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'>In accordance with ORC 3794.02, the use of any tobacco products in any part of the building or on library property is prohibited.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>Administrative Procedure:<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The following behaviors are prohibited in the library:<o:p></o:p></li><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>In accordance with ORC 3794.02, the use of any tobacco products in any part of the building or on library property<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Pets, with the exception of handicapped-assistance animals<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Loud or abusive language<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Actions that are disruptive to others<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Selling or solicitation of any kind except as done by the Friends of the Delaware County District Library or ballot petitioners<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Distribution of leaflets or similar literature without approval by the Director or her designee<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Vandalism, damage or destruction of library property<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Violation of the library’s Acceptable Use Policy <o:p></o:p></li></ol><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Library staff may ask a patron to leave the premises if he/she is observed in violation of any of these regulations. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Library staff should call law enforcement officials if deemed necessary.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Geauga County Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Our policies follow Ohio smoking law, hope they help.</span><br><br>GCPL Operating Policy for public spaces --- <a href="http://geaugalibrary.net/Passpages/policy/operating/540%20smoking%20and%20tobacco%20products.pdf">http://geaugalibrary.net/Passpages/policy/operating/540%20smoking%20and%20tobacco%20products.pdf</a><br><br>GCPL Personnel Policy for employees --- <a href="http://geaugalibrary.net/Passpages/policy/Personnel/415%20smoking%20_2_.pdf">http://geaugalibrary.net/Passpages/policy/Personnel/415%20smoking%20_2_.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mike Hensel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director, MLIS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>London Public Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>20 E. First Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>London, OH 43140<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="www.mylondonlibrary.org">www.mylondonlibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>740-852-9543<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mobile 614-325-1429<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>