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202.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT LIBRARY I. Scope This standard regulates the use of printed and audiovisual materials owned by the department. These materials are to be used to increase public awareness of fire safety, medical emergencies, and disaster preparedness issues. In addition, the library should be used to increase the collective knowledge of the members of the department. II. Station Library A. Each fire station shall maintain a small library for use by on-duty personnel. The library materials will consist of periodicals, at least one copy of study materials for promotional examinations, and any other relevant materials. B. These materials may not be checked out for individual use, loaned to another station, or removed from the fire station without the permission of the training officer. III. Department Library A. The department or general library shall be maintained in the administrative / training facility of the department. This library shall house the various audiovisual materials and equipment used in training, as well as periodicals, study materials, fire and building codes, and printed materials. B. Generally, most of these materials will be available for individual use and checkout except where otherwise prohibited. C. From time to time, the department may issue printed items or textbooks to individuals for their use while employed by the department. The department retains continuous ownership of these materials.
IV. Check-Out and Return Procedure
A. An individual may borrow books from the department library for a period not to exceed 7 days. The borrowed item must then be returned to the library. If no one has requested to borrow the book, it may be checked out for another 7 days. B. No individual will be allowed to check out more than two books at anyone time. C. To check out a book/video, an individual must sign and date the Library Book / Video Check-Out Log with the training division. D. Material may not be loaned to another individual while checked out. The person who borrowed the material will remain responsible for it. E. Training materials and equipment may also be checked out by a member of neighboring fire department upon approval by the Fire Chief. The individual shall fill out the Library Book / Video Check-Out Log with the training division. F. When an item is returned to the library, the borrower shall record the return date on the Library Book / Video Check-Out Log. References; Library, Book/Video Check-Out Log Appendix -B-1 V. Responsibilities A. The officers assigned to each fire station shall be responsible for maintaining their respective station libraries and for regulating the use of its resources. B. The Training Officer shall be the custodians of the department library. They shall maintain the materials within the library and regulate the use of its resources. C. Any individual who borrows or checks out materials from the department library shall be responsible for the materials entrusted to them. They shall be required to replace any item that is damaged or destroyed while in their care. D. Any individual who leaves the employment of the department shall be responsible for returning all books and other material that has been issued to them. They shall be required to replace any item that has been lost or damaged. |