[Libs-Or] COVID-19 disinfecting with UV-C

[Adam Carlson]

I was actually just researching this same topic and it should be noted that care should be used in operating these devices. UVC light can be harmful<https://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q9450.html> to humans and cause skin or eye injuries if not carefully worked with.

Thank you for sharing that source Perry.

Adam Carlson
Circulation Supervisor
McMinnville Public Library
(503) 435-5556


From: Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> On Behalf Of Perry Stokes
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 11:22 AM
To: 'Douglas Hambley' <hambled at linnbenton.edu>; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] COVID-19 disinfecting with UV-C


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We don’t have prior experience, but last week did order multiple UVC units to help combat emerging pathogens.
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From: Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>> On Behalf Of Douglas Hambley
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:43 AM
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Subject: [Libs-Or] COVID-19 disinfecting with UV-C

Hello,
Our library is wondering if anyone has experience with disinfecting/sanitizing returned books or other items using UV-C light, either with a wand or in a contained unit, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Thanks,
Douglas Hambley

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Douglas Hambley, MLIS
Part-time Faculty Librarian
Linn-Benton Community College Library
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
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