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

Wed Mar 11 11:41:56 EDT 2020

I thought I would share what Seattle Public is saying since they are dealing with this in real time. 

https://www.spl.org/about-us/the-organization/leadership/a-message-from-the-chief-librarian 

I hope this is helpful. 

Carol Dawe 
Cooperative Director 
616-559-5253 x2001 
630-207-1205 (cell) 

[ http://www.llcoop.org/ | www.llcoop.org ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] 

Lakeland Library Cooperative | 4138 3 Mile Rd NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 616-559-5253 x2001 
Our mission is to strengthen our member libraries covering eight west Michigan counties by providing the means to share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of individuals and communities. 

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To: "BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY" <bsclibrary at comcast.net> 
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Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:12:01 AM 
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I would like to hear some official information on this as it pertains to libraries. I looked at ALA's info. None of it seemed to address what to do with library materials. Depending on the book, you might not be able to wipe down the cover. Then there is fabric in carpet, upholstery, puppets, stuffed animals, etc. 

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Phyllis Rickard 
Director 
North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245) 
110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 
North Adams, MI 49262 
517-287-4426 
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On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:03 AM BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY via Michlib-l < [ mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org | michlib-l at mcls.org ] > wrote: 

Thank you for the information, Susan. Speaking of panicking, if anyone is feeling anxious, afraid, etc., because of the coronavirus (or any reason), please don't hesitate to speak to someone about it. We're all in this together! 

In regard to the patron's privacy, it sounds like we will need to wipe down all items. I have a question about the inside of the items though (books, audio books, etc.). If germs can live on the outside of an item for up to 72 hours, how long can they live on the inside of a book's pages or an enclosed audio book, etc? 

Irene 
Berrien Springs Community Library 
215 W. Union St. 
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 
269.471.7074 
269.471.4433 fax 
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On March 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM Susan Wess < [ mailto:susan.wess at milanlibrary.org | susan.wess at milanlibrary.org ] > wrote: 

My suggestion: don't panic, go to the CDC web site and follow their recommendations. ALA also has put out some good info. 

Susan Wess, M.L.I.S. 
Director 
151 Wabash St. 
Milan, MI 48160 
734.439.1240 
734.439.5625 -- FAX 

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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Post Corona Virus Clean-Up: Inquiring Boards Want to Know 
Exactly--so everything would need to be cleaned, but the question is how? 
Is isolation for a time good enough? Is freezing an option? How can items be made safe, without destroying them? 
Should employees wear protective gear to empty and process returned items? 

Becky Kyes 

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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 
[ http://www.bsclibrary.org/ | www.bsclibrary.org ] 

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On March 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM librarydirector--- via Michlib-l < [ mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org | 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. 

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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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