[aisle] Food in the library?

Fri Apr 22 14:00:36 CDT 2022

Here are my general library policies and expectations:

The information about food and drink is on page 5. All eight pages are
posted on large signs visible all around the library.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l-X6HPuesT2079guc1LguUBw1jtbdH5DX7tYfcApZCE/edit?usp=sharing

On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 1:47 PM Caitlin Greener via AISLE <
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> Hey All,
> We are a food free high school library partly because we have had rodent
> problems in the past. We have a high number of students who have "homeroom
> lunch" or 3rd period lunch, which is basically breakfast. I totally
> understand why our students are tempted to eat in the library during
> their study hall. So our goal is often just to let students know what
> their eating options are.
> We have signage (that students don't read), make announcements of our
> rules at the beginning of the year, and remind students of the rules when
> we catch them. We always offer alternative options ("You can eat your snack
> in the courtyard, cafe, etc.") - students are usually unaware of the rule
> or unaware of where they ARE allowed to eat during their study hall.
> If students are repeat offenders I explain our occasional mouse problem.
> Once students understand there's an actual reason for the rule and it's not
> just arbitrary tyranny, they comply. It's important to look at why your
> students are eating in the library if you want to win this battle - what
> are their other eating options? Is it their lunch period and they are
> avoiding the cafeteria? There may be some underlying issues that need to be
> addressed.
>
> On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 1:20 PM BROOKE NELSON via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> I set aside a specific area just outside of the books where they can eat.
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 1:16 PM Leah Krippner via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> My rule is if you can carry food in your hands, you can eat it in the
>>> library. (Sandwich, chips, cookie, apple.) If it needs a tray, you need to
>>> finish in the cafeteria before coming to the library. (Mashed potatoes,
>>> salad, chicken wings) This seems to work for us.
>>>
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>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 1:01 PM Mariela Siegert via AISLE <
>>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> What are your food policies in the library?
>>>> Really looking at high school, but any information is appreciated.
>>>> Do you have anything written down you can share or any special signage?
>>>> We are fighting a losing battle here with food and we are tired of
>>>> being the food police, so we want some ideas and options.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> School Librarian, Downers Grove North HS
>>>>
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