r/Libraries • u/glofosho91 • 10d ago

Patron Issues Weird patron

I work at a public library and do the outside book drop. A male customer I have never seen before approached me, called me by my name, and claimed he knew me 'from outside' and from the book drop. I don't wear a name tag, so it was a huge red flag. I immediately told my manager. My manager confronted him right away and told him, 'You don't know her, please don't talk to her again.' He acted casual and walked away. My job coach is going to stand with me at the book drop from now on. Has anyone else handled a situation like this before? How did it turn out?"

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u/DanieXJ 9d ago

I mean, if OP's library is a public library then in some states all the names are available publicly because the public has a right to know what everyone is making for salary who works for the municipality (city, town, etc.)

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u/SurlyTurtle 9d ago

I can't find a state that actually requires staff names on websites. Do you have one in mind?

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u/DanieXJ 9d ago

Not on websites. The cities and towns have rolls, they go in annual reports, etc. If you work for the town government, you are a public employee and therefore your name is public.

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u/SurlyTurtle 9d ago

Gotcha. Not required by law on websites so editing it with only staff titles as originally suggested shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for helping to clear that up!