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After-Hours Oak Lodge Library Locker
Can’t visit the library while we are open? The library has a self-service locker for after-hours pickup.
Please read the following information carefully before submitting a locker request.
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Lost and Found Policy
Clackamas County Oak Lodge and Gladstone Library
Lost and Found Policy
July 28, 2025
Purpose:
To ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of lost and found items at the library in a manner that is secure, respectful, and consistent.
Policy Guidelines:
- Collection and Reporting:
- All found items should be turned in to the library’s front desk.
- Staff will record the date, and where it was found.
- Storage:
- Items will be stored in a secure location accessible only to authorized staff.
- Perishable or potentially hazardous items (e.g., food, hygiene products, sharp objects) will be discarded immediately for health and safety reasons.
- Claiming Lost Items:
- Patrons must provide a description of the lost item to claim it.
- Valid identification may be required before releasing valuable items (e.g., wallets, phones, ID cards).
- The library reserves the right to deny a claim if the description does not match or if ownership cannot be confirmed.
- Retention Period:
- Items will be held for 30 days.
- After the retention period, unclaimed items will be:
- Donated to charity,
- Disposed of, or
- Given to the local authorities, depending on the nature of the item.
- Special Items:
- Valuables (phones, wallets, jewelry): Held securely and may be turned over to local law enforcement after a shorter period.
- Confidentiality and Privacy:
- Staff must respect the privacy of lost items and shall not open bags, wallets, or containers unless necessary to identify the owner.
- Personal information found on items will be protected in accordance with privacy laws and library policy.
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