Take the case of Fayetteville Public Library (FBL) at Northwest Arkansas.



Fayetteville Public Library is consisting of over 160 to 400 volunteers. After learning that the library volunteers might all undergo a background check, chaos has started. Ten volunteers resigned and filed a complaint through a letter addressed to Executive Director Louise Schaper and the board members. Volunteers cried out that such plan is offensive and an abuse of power. Schaper told that their goal is to avoid a negative experience.

The plan for background check for the library volunteers is part of public safety that the FBL is seeking for. At the Denton Public Library (nearby Texas), it is required that each volunteer must undergo and pass the background check.

This shouldn't be any problem at all since this is done only to protect everyone.

In the case of the FBL, such plan for background check triggers the volunteers to complain. First, they are not used to it. Second there is a miscommunication. They are not informed so it was a big surprise for them. Third, the reasons behind the background check are vague to them. Unfortunately for them, it still happened. The Director, on the other hand, accepted that is was a mistake.

Reasons vary in performing background check but one thing is for sure, it is done for safety reasons. A background check reveals information about a certain person. Though the reason of the FBL board members is for the good of others, you can't blame if the person subject for background check gets offended.

Screening process should really include a background check as part of their safety measures like in the case of the FBL. But to avoid conflict, your subject must be aware that he or she will be undergoing a background check. Some are doing the surveillance secretly but it would be better if you have the chance to inform the person first with a good reason behind the plan. Remember that to have a good relationship is to have a good communication.

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