LIBRARY CLOSING MARCH 16-APRIL 6

Hello, KPL Staff

By now everyone knows that KUSD has announced it is closing March 16 to April 6th. KPL will follow suit and close to the public beginning Monday. Below are staff reporting assignments. 

There is much work to be done within our buildings even if we're closed. If you are well and have not been exposed to the COVID-19 virus, please report as usual the first week. You may also elect to use your allotted paid time off. 

Those of you reporting to work may be reassigned to a different location where there is more workload. Your supervisor may assign you to work activities you do not normally perform such as shifting collections or cleaning. Please pitch in where you can. 

During this first week closed to the public, our library board will convene to discuss modifications to our personnel policies under this emergency.I will keep you informed about any changes going forward. Please know that your benefits will NOT BE REDUCED. You will continue to have access to any paid time off you have accrued for the year.

LIBRARY CLOSED TO PUBLIC MARCH 16-APRIL 6

Essential staff will report to work or conduct work activities remotely until further notice.

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These staff include:

• Library Director
• Division Head Public Services
• Division Head Support Services
• Head of Administrative Services
• Accounting Assistant
• Administrative Assistant
• Communications Specialist
• Maintenance Superintendent
• Maintenance staff
• Department Heads
• Branch Managers
• Cleaning staff
• Circulation Team Leaders

Week One

March 16-20

Non-essential exempt full time staff may elect to:

• Report to work between 8am and 4:30pm at a location assigned to them. 
• Use paid leave 

Full time non-exempt staff may elect to

• Report to work between 8am and 4:30pm at a branch assigned to them. 
• Use paid leave 

Part time staff may elect to

• Report to work between 8am and 4:30pm  for their assigned PCF at a branch assigned to them. 
• Use paid leave 

March 21-April 5 

Library closed to the public.

Staff needs re-evaluated.

Library board will consider modifications to the paid leave structure.

As always, please talk with your supervisor should you have any questions. 

Stay well!

Barb