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<p class="MsoNormal">Bryan et al,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately there’s no official state guidance on use of meeting or study rooms. Stephanie and Dale mentioned some of these, but I wanted to summarize some of best practices I’ve seen. Much of this is mentioned in the
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/office-buildings.html">
CDC’s Employer Information for Office Buildings</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2288k_r.pdf">
current mask guidance</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Allow time between bookings for the air to settle and circulate.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Ensure proper air circulation. OHA’s
<a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3725_R.pdf">indoor air considerations for smaller spaces</a> has tips.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Along those lines, weather permitting, keep windows open in the rooms, if they have them.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Space out furniture, or remove some of it completely, to encourage physical distancing.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Provide ample hand sanitizer in the space.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">While the state no longer has occupancy limits, you can set lower occupancy limits for your meeting spaces.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Replace high-touch communal items, such as coffee pots, with alternatives such as pre-packaged, single-serving items.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Consider installing no-touch activation methods for water fountains and sinks.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Buzzy Nielsen, MPP, MSI (he/him/his)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces@omls.oregon.gov> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Stephanie Debner via Libs-Or<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 30, 2021 5:14 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> LIBS-OR Listserv <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] any guidance for library meeting room/study room use during covid?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I had this same question and consulted with a doctor friend of mine who is on the medical team in a congregate care facility who is up to the minute on all things COVID. She didn't recommend sequential use of a space by unmasked individuals,
but said that one thing that could help mitigate the risk is using HEPA filtration units in the rooms. The ones that are not for very large spaces (<100 sq. ft.) are reasonably priced; filters need to be changed every couple of months. She indicated that this
would be more effective than "airing the room out" between users.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Message: 5<br>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:16:34 -0700<br>
From: Bryan Miyagishima <<a href="mailto:miyagib@linnbenton.edu" target="_blank">miyagib@linnbenton.edu</a>><br>
To: <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us" target="_blank">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a><br>
Subject: [Libs-Or] any guidance for library meeting room/study room<br>
use during covid?<br>
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Our college is back face to face, but still has a majority of class<br>
offerings online. So our library's study rooms will be utilized by students<br>
looking for a place to use zoom for their online classes. Just like our<br>
staff office spaces, our decision for now is to allow individuals to use<br>
them without masks on. Are there any documents that folks have relied on<br>
for this sort of usage? We're particularly interested in how much time to<br>
allow between uses to allow for sufficient air exchange.<br>
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Thanks in advance for any wisdom folks might be able to share on this topic.<br>
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Bryan Miyagishima, LBCC Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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