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Subject:    [Publib] Food/drink policies along with
From:       TNew () ci ! bedford ! tx ! us (TNew () ci ! bedford ! tx ! us)
Date:       2007-05-30 19:29:47
Message-ID: OF085281E5.C61E7333-ON862572EB.0080935A-862572EB.00810EC0 () ci ! bedford ! tx ! us
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Just a couple quick thoughts...

Having worked in both a "no food/no drink" and a "food & drink allowed" 
library I can say that not only the patrons but the staff are much happier 
with the second policy. 

I *can* see a need for no food or drink areas like in areas where special 
or rare collections are being housed.  As for drinks around computers, it 
has never been a problem in any library I've worked.

Finally, so many libraries are adding coffee shops and/or cafe's that I 
don't see how it would possible to keep food and drinks out.  People are 
generally careful.  The only tip I can offer is keep a roll of paper 
towels at the Information/Reference Desk for quick clean up.

Hope this helps.


====================================================
Tony New, MLS
Information Resources Supervisor
Bedford Public Library
1805 L. Don Dodson Dr., Bedford, TX  76021
Office: 817-952-2340; Fax 817-952-2396; Main No. 817-952-2330
tnew@ci.bedford.tx.us  -----  http://www.bedfordlibrary.org

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