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Quarantining Returned Items
Develop procedures:
Determine when items will be quarantined (pre or post check-in)
Quarantine for a minimum of 3 days before shelving or loaning
When possible, do not stack items. Stacked items may need up to a 6 day quarantine per REALM test 4.
Quarantine items away from high traffic areas
Use gloves and mask when handling books, wash hands frequently
Advertise The RSFC and FFC recommend eliminating the quarantine period prior to the fall semester provided conditions do not change
If quarantining, advertise check-in and requesting expectations in notices, near book returns, on webpage, and other public areas etc. (i.e. All returned items will be quarantined for up to one week prior to being returned)
Refer to the CDC and REALM Project for more informationadditional guidance.
Restaffing and Reopening Libraries
Organize workspace according to campus guidelines (i.e. masking and/or social distancing guidelines
Identify and mark out areas for traffic flow
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Keep ample stock of anti-bacterial gel and wipes for staff
Create cleaning procedures for shared spaces and equipment and ensure continuous stock of cleaning supplies
Consider creating protocols for shared spaces:
Office use
Bathroom use
Elevator use
Breakroom use
Cross-departmental interactions
Reopening Libraries
Consider safety measures such as sneeze guards and plexiglass sheets stationed at public service counters
Keep ample stock of anti-bacterial gel and wipes for both staff and users
Create protocols for contactless checkout and pick up
Use line stanchions, floor markers, and signs to designate staff & public areas, traffic patterns, and to maintain social distancing.both staff and users, especially in main study spaces and study rooms
Consider touchless checkout (i.e. have user swipe their own ID card, have user hold up the barcode for staff to scan)
Have signage encouraging frequent handwashing