Our policy is identical to Barb’s: lid on drinks; clean up your own d--- mess if you make one; no food or drink in the archives. We even host meetings in the library where lunch is served (and share leftovers on the circulation desk). We’ve had a coffee shop on site for about 7 years, and I’ve not noticed any kind of increase in messes – possibly in part because there’s a sizable lounge attached where many people stay with their drinks/snacks.
Susan Albrecht Graduate Fellowship Advisor Library Media Acquisitions Manager Wabash College Lilly Library 765-361-6216 (acquisitions) / 765-361-6297 (fellowships) 765-361-6295 fax [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Twitter: @Wab_Fellowships www.facebook.com/wabashcollegelibrary.films<http://www.facebook.com/wabashcollegelibrary.films> ******************************************************************* "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." --Neil Peart ******************************************************************* From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bergman, Barbara J Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 2:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] Food policy query Drinks need to have lids. Don’t be messy with food. (Archives/special collections room: no food or drink) Have had this policy for around 10 years. While most staff were glad to not be the food police, some staff members reacted to the policy change as if they believed patrons wear white gloves at home while reading library books. Barb Bergman | Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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