[CALIBK12] Book Debts for Employees

[Linda Rodriguez]

Dearest Calibbers,
 
Many thanks for all of your helpful suggestions regarding my custodian who just would not return his $40.00 library book.  I was racking my brain trying to come up with creative ideas on how to get him to return it, but he just kept ignoring my pleas.  However, I took your advice and printed out a individual patron report.  I gave him a copy with the replacement price of the book and I CC'd our principal & vice principal and asked them for any help that they could give me and presto the book came back in 2 days!  Wow, I wish I had that kind of clout!
 
I too felt that I was on the fence with this issue.   When this first happened, I thought he should have come forward and given me a check or least taken responsibility.  But when that didn't happen, I felt like he was taking advantage.  I've never charged a staff member for a lost book before and I haven't had anyone loose one for years. But I quickly started to believe those who said that we as adults should set a good example and abide by the same rules that the students have.  
 
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to help.  I am so fortunate to have you all to bounce ideas off of.
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Linda Rodriguez / FHS Library
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