Purpose

The Library System provides staff with equipment necessary to perform their job duties. Employees should follow the guidelines listed below when determining whether or not to bring personal belongings to the workplace. The Library System maintains sufficient insurance coverage for all library buildings and building contents, including employee's personal belongings. However, it is not the intended that the insurance policy paid for by public funds should cover the loss of employee's valuable personal belongings not deemed necessary for the performance of the employee's job duties.

Guidelines

1. The Library's insurance policy does not cover the damage or loss of an employee's personal belongings unless the loss is caused by negligence of the library system.
2. Supervisor's approval must be obtained before an employee may bring personal furniture or equipment to be used in the workplace.
3. Employees should not, under any circumstances, bring valuable personal items to the workplace. If it is necessary, then those items should be kept with the employee at all times and not be left unattended.
4. Employees are responsible for the damage or loss of personal belongings in the workplace.