Fort Scott Public Library

Fort Scott, Kansas

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Inclement Weather/Library Staffing Policy

Three or more employees must be available to work in order for the library to be open full weekday hours. If two employees are available to work, the library will be open no more than five hours. If only one employee is available to work, the library will not be open.

The library may postpone opening, close early, or remain closed when conditions exist that may affect public safety. The primary factor of any decision made will be the safety of the staff and the library patrons. All decisions as to opening or closing will be made by the senior staff member on duty at the time.

While the senior staff member on duty is responsible for final decisions, the following may be taken into account:

  • Weather forecasts
  • School closings
  • Area library closings
  • Announcements from the City and County about public safety
  • Opinions of others experiencing the weather conditions
  • Updates on current conditions from patrons/staff not currently in the library

The staff member responsible for opening the library is responsible for determining if the library grounds are safe for opening. If the grounds are not safe, the library will remain closed until such time as staff have determined that the grounds are safe.

The library custodian is responsible for clearing the sidewalks and stairs. Library professional and clerical staff are not responsible for clearing library grounds of snow, ice, or other debris.

Announcements regarding library closings or changes to library hours will be posted at the library and will be made available on library social media and communicated to local media outlets.

Approved 12/16/2003/Revised 2/19/2019

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  • About the Library
    • Job Opportunities
    • Hours
    • Contact Us
    • History of the library
  • Coding Club
  • Discord Teen Group
  • How To (login to your account, find an eBook, place a hold…)
    • Log in to SEKnFind
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  • Kids
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  • Library Newsletters
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    • Events Room Policy
    • Fort Scott Public Library Ethics Statement
    • Inclement Weather/Library Staffing Policy
    • Materials Selection Policy
    • Mission Statement
    • Mobile Hotspot Lending Policy
    • Overdue, Unreturned, Lost, or Damaged Items
    • Patron Dress Code
    • Public Use Computers, Internet Access, and Internet Safety
  • LibraryCon 2024
  • Local Author MaryBarbara McKay’s Full Bio
  • Marvelous Mondays
  • New Adult Materials
  • New Teen and Young Adult Materials
  • Summer Reading
    • Adult Summer Reading
    • Youth Summer Reading 2024
  • Teen Spot
    • 100 Books Before Graduation
    • 100 Books Before Graduation
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County!
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County! Sponsorship Information

Library Information

  • 500 Books Before Middle School
  • About the Library
    • Job Opportunities
    • Hours
    • Contact Us
    • History of the library
  • Coding Club
  • Discord Teen Group
  • How To (login to your account, find an eBook, place a hold…)
    • Log in to SEKnFind
    • Log in to the Sunflower eLibrary
    • Log in to the Kansas Library eCard resources
    • Change your password in SEKnFind
    • Change your messaging preferences in SEKnFind
    • Place a Hold in SEKnFind
  • Kids
    • Easy Browser
    • Storytime
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
  • Library Newsletters
  • Library Policies
    • Bylaws
    • Confidentiality of Library Records
    • Events Room Policy
    • Fort Scott Public Library Ethics Statement
    • Inclement Weather/Library Staffing Policy
    • Materials Selection Policy
    • Mission Statement
    • Mobile Hotspot Lending Policy
    • Overdue, Unreturned, Lost, or Damaged Items
    • Patron Dress Code
    • Public Use Computers, Internet Access, and Internet Safety
  • LibraryCon 2024
  • Local Author MaryBarbara McKay’s Full Bio
  • Marvelous Mondays
  • New Adult Materials
  • New Teen and Young Adult Materials
  • Summer Reading
    • Adult Summer Reading
    • Youth Summer Reading 2024
  • Teen Spot
    • 100 Books Before Graduation
    • 100 Books Before Graduation
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County!
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County! Sponsorship Information

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