[Libs-Or] Public Library response to COVID-19 (at this moment....)

[Su Liudahl]

 For this to help flatten the curve we *must* close all gathering
places--especially now that kids will be out of school. I think we should
have done this over a week ago--but because of the lack of testing and
"hoax mentality," we had no way to justify making that kind of decision.

We were open yesterday for people to stock up on materials and closed as of
today through as long as schools are closed (far more than two weeks, I
imagine). We will probably allow some pickup of materials (call us when
outside, we open the door and set the bag of materials on the ground) and
will deliver to others who are house-bound (knock on the door, leave on the
porch). All with careful procedures to make sure materials aren't spreading
the virus, of course!

~Su

Su Liudahl
Library Director
Creswell Library / Lane Library District
64 West Oregon Avenue
PO Box 366
Creswell, Oregon  97426
(541) 895-3053


On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 5:36 PM Jane Corry <jcorryola at gmail.com> wrote:

> My brother sent me this picture of his neighborhood library in Seattle
> today, on the last day it’s open.
>
> On Mar 13, 2020, at 10:41 AM, John Hunter <John.Hunter at ci.woodburn.or.us>
> wrote:
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> 
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> In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, and following
> along with the Governor’s statewide containment efforts, *the City of
> Woodburn is closing the Aquatic Center and Public Library*.  These
> closures will be effective Saturday, March 14 and will last until April 1.
> The decision to reopen these facilities on April 1 will be re-evaluated
> during the closure.
>
>
>
> Library users: While the building will be closed, you can still access
> e-books and digital audiobooks through our Overdrive collection at
> Library2Go, and access the online catalog to view your account. Library
> users are encouraged to suspend their existing requests for materials (i.e.
> “holds”) or modify the pick-up location to neighboring CCRLS libraries.
> This can be done online or by calling 503-982-5262.
>
>
>
> Library2Go link: https://library2go.overdrive.com/
>
> Online catalog link: https://catalog.ccrls.org/
>
>
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> The City prioritizes the health of our community with the utmost
> importance and appreciates your understanding during this time.
>
>
>
>
>
> *John Hunter, MLIS*
>
> Woodburn Public Library Manager
>
> 503-982-5259 w | 503-982-5258 f
>
>
>
> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> *On Behalf Of
> *KRIST OBRIST
> *Sent:* Friday, March 13, 2020 9:35 AM
> *To:* Libs-or <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Public Library response to COVID-19 (at this
> moment....)
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> Good Day,
>
>
>
> This is such a fluid, rapidly changing environment we find ourselves in.
> While we want to be here and available for our patrons we need to consider
> all angles of this complex global event. What are your plans regarding
> programming and your open hours for a 2 week and/or 4 week period?
>
>
>
> In light of the Governor's closing schools as of Monday it seems prudent
> to cancel library programming.
>
>
>
> What are your plans in regards to keeping your doors open?
>
>
>
> Considerations -
>
>    - kids out of school may equal more kids visiting the library (usually
>    a good thing).
>    - Often people come to the library when they're sick (and/or bring
>    their sick children).
>    - Vulnerable populations - eldery, immune compromised, etc. -
>    regularly visit the library.
>    - We have so many touch points - doors, computers, books, dvds,
>    magazines, newspapers, furniture, etc.
>    - Staff handles a lot of material and directly handles items patrons
>    hand them.
>
> Our City, as I am certain all other city's and governing boards, are
> brainstorming and planning. This conversation may help in those planning
> activities.
>
>
>
> Thanks....Krist
>
>
>
> Oh, and as of this moment in time we have not yet 'officially' cancelled
> programs, but I am fairly certain that will happen shortly. We are looking
> at how we address our open hours to the public to best help slow down the
> growth of this virus There has been one Officially tested positive case in
> our county (Polk) which to me indicates there are many more positive cases
> that have not been tested since they are not testing everyone
>
>
>
> Thanks again...Krist
>
>
>
> ___________________________
>
> Krist Obrist, Library Director
>
> Monmouth Public Library
> 168 Ecols St. S., Monmouth, OR 97361
>
> 503-751-0193 || Facebook: MonmouthPublicLibrary
>
> kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us
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