[Michlib-l] Post Corona Virus Clean-Up: Inquiring Boards Want to Know

[Rebecca Daly]

We don't need to know the patron's identity and if that information is
included in the ILL paperwork, then couldn't we keep it confidential, like
we do in other circumstances? Thanks, Rebecca
PS- We set up a little cell phone cleaning station today (just rubbing
alcohol mixed with water, cotton balls and Q-tips). I always do it after
spring break to help the spread of any illnesses brought back but I think
it's a good way to remind patrons that their phones need to be cleaned too.

On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY via
Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> In regard to the items coming back from patrons that have tested positive
> for the coronavirus, how would a library know because of the patron's right
> to privacy under the ADA  Act?
>
> Irene (Jones)
> Berrien Springs Community Library
> 215 W. Union St.
> Berrien Springs, MI 49103
> 269.471.7074
> 269.471.4433  *fax*
> www.bsclibrary.org
>
> On March 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM librarydirector--- via Michlib-l <
> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
>
> My board passed the KDL-based Pandemic Policy, but asked a very pertinent
> question regarding what comes during and after a pandemic to the
> collections.  How do you clean materials returned by those that have
> contracted the virus--and do we need to be proactive now and use some
> method of cleaning books or waiting?  If we're being told to use our own
> pens to sign things, does that mean that slick book covers and DVDs might
> be a source of infection.  >From the reports I've read, some are saying the
> virus can live on these surfaces for up to 48 hours--and you cannot clean
> these items with bleach or spray cleaners.  I've not seen any conversations
> regarding this phase of a Pandemic for libraries.
>
> --
> Rebecca A. Kyes, Library Director
> Curtis Township Library
> 4884 Bamfield Road, Glennie, MI 48737
> Phone: (989) 735-2601
> FAX: (989) 735-2601
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*Rebecca R. Daly, MLIS*
Head Librarian
Sulo & Aileen Maki Library
Finlandia University
601 Quincy St.
Hancock, MI 49950
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