Greenwich Free Library
Volunteer Newsletter - The Security Issue
Institutional Security - You make it happen
It truly is the decades of continuous support of our volunteers that has helped our library to be such an important institution in the community. In addition to your very valuable labor, you raise awareness about what the library does and dispel myths about shushing and obsolescence as you talk with family and friends about your experiences here. We could not do it without you!
In Greenwich, we have been lucky not to have to think too much about security. These days, however, we'd be foolish to bury our heads in the sand and pretend "it could never happen here". Below are three ways we're addressing this issue at the library. The last - voter registration - may not seem to fit the category but there is a connection.
The act of voting is one of the most basic ways to participate in our democracy and each vote does count. If we are to be secure as a nation, we all need to think about the issues that face us and make the choice to act in ways that we consider best for ourselves, our community and our country. Doing nothing means we let others make choices for us. To maintain a secure democracy, voting is the least we can do.
With sincere gratitude,
Annie
Physical Security - Workshop
If you work with the public; at the circulation desk, book sale etc., I encourage you to attend a session of the Library Security Workshop. They are free and, I am assured, will have useful information for small libraries like ours.
The staff will be going in the morning. We'll be organizing carpools for both sessions. Please email me amiller@sals.edu asap to let me know if you are interested in going and to which session. Thanks.
Information Security - Desk Volunteers Only
Fortunately, the Greenwich Free Library is already aware of the importance of patron privacy and system security. If you're following our normal procedures, you won't have to change anything you're doing. What desk volunteers will have to do is read and sign off on two parts of the policy: The Acceptable Use Policy and the Confidential Library Patron Data Policy. The first is intended to keep the computers clear of viruses and other malicious software. The second is intended to keep patron information confidential. This is any information including street addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, what books they have out and even if they have a library card.
Copies of both the full policy document, along with summaries that are highlighted to show what applies to you, a highlighted frequently asked questions list and signature pages will be in the new desk binder. Please take a few minutes to read them and feel free ask me any questions before you sign. The language in the documents can be a bit overwhelming, I had to ask for some translations myself, so don't hesitate.
National Security
Volunteer for National Voter Registration Day
Greenwich Free Library
Email: amiller@sals.edu
Website: www.greenwichfreelibrary.org
Location: 148 Main Street, Greenwich, NY, United States
Phone: 518-692-7157
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