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S J P L BRANCHES LOST AND FOUND ITEM POLICY
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Statement of Policy & Text
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The library is not responsible for personal items left in the library by customers. When an item is left in the library by a customer, a reasonable attempt will be made to return the lost item to its owner.
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Need for the Policy
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Customers often leave their property in the library, then return to attempt to recover it. This policy will establish guidelines and criteria for dealing with these items.
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Requirements & Guidelines
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• This policy applies to San Jose Public Library branches only. A separate Lost and Found policy and procedure has been established for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.
• In most cases, items that are lost and found in the library or turned in to library personnel by the public are held for two weeks, then disposed of.
• Hazardous and perishable items are discarded immediately.
• Items of obvious value, including (but not limited to) wallets, cell phones, jewelry, cash, and credit cards, are held in a secure location.
• If the owner of the item can be determined, staff will attempt to contact the owner in a timely manner.
• If the owner of a Lost and Found item visits the library and satisfactorily identifies the item, the item will be returned to its owner.
• If items are not claimed in a timely manner, they are disposed of by being discarded, turned over to the Police Department, or donated to charity, as appropriate.
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Applicable Personnel/Departments
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San Jose Public Library Staff
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Approval(s)
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Reviewed and approved by:
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Signature/Name
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Date of Approval
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SJPL LMT
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11/7/05
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Distribution
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http://www.sjlibrary.org/legal/policies.htm
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History & Dates
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Category of Policy :User Services
Author(s): SJPL Library Assistant, Gayle Davis
Authorized by:LMT+
Date Written:2002
Date Effective:11/7/05
Date(s) of Revision(s): 3/8/07 GD
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References
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ID#: PL_337
Supersedes/amends: New
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