"T-shirts are acceptable but may not contain logos or branding other than those used by the Virginia Beach Public Library Department, unless supervisor approval is obtained."
How do we define logos/branding? I interpret that as meaning no shirts advertising products or services other than VBPL. Is that the intent of this standard?
Answer by Sarah Bell, Team Lead: Dress Standards Team: Your interpretation of the standard is correct. T-shirts (and sweatshirts) cannot have logos or brands advertising products or services other than VBPL. This would include (but not be limited to): t-shirts and sweatshirts with other company or City logos (i.e. City of Norfolk; Virginia Power, Leigh Memorial Hospital; LL Bean; Joe’s Crab Shack; GameStop) and t-shirts and sweatshirts with the official logos of other Federal, State or local agencies (i.e. Department of Justice; Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation). The shirts should not, in any way, make it appear that the Virginia Beach Public Library is supporting any particular business or organization.
If a staff member is unsure of whether a specific shirt is acceptable, he/she can always ask his/her supervisor for guidance.
What about Wellness & Prevention shirts-- a city-wide endeavor?
ReplyDeleteSo why not word it "Only T-shirts with the VBPL logo or endorsing VBPL programs(such as SRC) are acceptable"? This leaves no doubt that you can't wear a T-shirt endorsing your favorite band or anything else.
ReplyDeleteI think common sense should prevail on this. For instance, some shirts cannot be bought without an emblem (Lauren) or LL Bean stitched on the item. I happen to like durable clothes, especially since I am downwordly mobile in this economy with no raises and now paying into retirement,rising food prices, health increases-- so quality for a good price sometimes comes with an emblem, and I intend to wear it to work. And just how far do we take logos and branding? What about lanyards? I see logos on staff lanyards or LEVI on the back of their jeans...is that not allowed either? Please go back to the drawing board on this one issue and consider all the places brands/emblems and logos are stitched
ReplyDeleteAre underwear t-shirts appropriate as the only shirt worn when working in public areas?
ReplyDeleteNo, underwear t-shirts are not appropriate as the only shirt worn when at work.
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