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

Ann Greene greenelib at yahoo.com
Wed Mar 11 15:53:48 EDT 2020


 Thank you for sharing this link.  It sounds like the Seattle library is handling this very well.  I appreciate the information.
Ann GreeneDirectorEau Claire District Library

    On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 1:08:57 PM EDT, LL Carol Dawe via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:  
 
 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)
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.

From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
To: "BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY" <bsclibrary at comcast.net>
Cc: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:12:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Post Corona Virus Clean-Up: Inquiring Boards Want        to Know

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
northadamslibrary at gmail.com
http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/




On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:03 AM BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY via Michlib-l <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   www.bsclibrary.org   
 On March 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM Susan Wess <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           
    
 
 

    
   From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> on behalf of librarydirector--- via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
 Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 4:34 PM
 To: bsclibrary <bsclibrary at comcast.net>
 Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
 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   
    From: "bsclibrary" <bsclibrary at comcast.net> 
 To: "Rebecca Kyes" <librarydirector at centurytel.net>, "michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org> 
 Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 3:08:44 PM 
 Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Post Corona Virus Clean-Up: Inquiring Boards Want to Know 
  
   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.      
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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 
 www.curtistownship.org    
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