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

[Nathaniel Elder]

Here's a partial list of university libraries that are still open.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11hKhqpP71JsCq7El6n2syoKNGPcxxkQcfrqb18JKCqA/edit#gid=0



On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 2:59 PM Su Liudahl <opalsu at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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:
>>
>> 
>>
>> 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/
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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