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Peer reviewedBangs, Patricia – Public Libraries, 1998
A Problem Task Force from the Fairfax County Public Library worked with other county agencies such as the police and social services to redesign a "Problem Behavior Manual" and present a training module for staff to better prepare them to deal with socially ill patrons. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Government Role, Guidelines, Information Services
Peer reviewedSimmons, Randall C. – RQ, 1985
Discussion of the homeless in American public libraries focuses on harmless individuals who may be considered nuisance by library staff/patrons. Highlights include literature about problem library patrons, national problem, social issues, major themes (offense to others and library staff, balancing rights, and elitism), and implications for…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Homeless People, Library Administration, Library Personnel
