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Peer reviewedChattoo, Calmer D. – Reference Librarian, 2002
Discusses the history of problem patrons in libraries and explains various types of problem patrons and their identifying behavior. Highlights include senior citizens; technology-created problems, such as users with cell phones; eccentric behavior; non-compliance with library rules; harassment; intentional bad behavior such as theft; and problems…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Libraries, Mental Disorders
Peer reviewedSarkodie-Mensah, Kwasi – Catholic Library World, 2000
Discusses the problem library patron from various fronts: historical, personality traits, importance of complaints, nature and types of problem patrons and their behavior, technology and the newly-bred problem patron, strategies for dealing with problem patrons, and ensuring that library administrators and other supervisors understand the need to…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Libraries, Library Administration, Library Policy
Comstock-Gay, Stuart – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
An explicit, nondiscriminatory code of conduct that is based on due process standards, and the enforcement of relevant laws can constitutionally address offensive behavior problems in libraries. (AEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Constitutional Law, Due Process
