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

[Sharon Crotser-Toy]

We routinely wipe of all returning library books with bleach wipes. I
believe these are effective against the corona virus, (according to this:
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/sars-cov-2-list_03-03-2020.pdf
).

Thank you for adding to this important conversation!
-Sharon

On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 11:09 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
> www.curtistownship.org
>
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> Treasure Island." Walt Disney*
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-- 
Sharon Crotser-Toy
Director
*Watervliet District Library*
333 N. Main Street
Watervliet, MI 49098
269-463-6382

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