[CASL-L] future plans for re-opening

[Christina O'Neill]

I believe CLC is hosting roundtables on the topic of public libraries
reopening. Here is a page from CLC with great information and videos on
this issue:   https://www.ctlibrarians.org/page/c19reopen
Christina O'Neill
coneill at region15.org
LMES Library/Media Specialist





On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 10:32 AM Ariel Wander <aocean1127 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Jodie,
>
> I would love to be involved in this conversation.  Some of the school
> librarians in my district have started to discuss these issues, but it has
> not been mentioned within our district otherwise, to the best of my
> knowledge.  I’m very curious how this is going to play out at each level
> and ideas that others have to address the many issues at play.
>
> I’m concerned with the recommendations shared from the CDC expert during
> the IMLS webinar given that the expert did not seem to be aware of the
> realities that libraries face (did they really not know that people sneeze
> on the books??  Geez, my oldest students (4th graders) still lick and chew
> on the books).
>
> Stay safe,
> Ariel
>
> Ariel Wander
> Library Media Specialist
> West Haven Schools
>
>
> On Apr 28, 2020, at 10:09 AM, Jodie D'Alexander <
> jdalexander at region16ct.org> wrote:
>
> Good Morning,
>
> As we all continue to work to support our schools, a concern of mine is
> planning for re-opening.  I've been reading about recommendations for
> "disinfecting returned books/materials".   This alone will be a big change
> in my day-to-day with books and Chromebooks circulating.  Then I begin to
> think about the Media Center being a community space for all students and
> staff and I become somewhat overwhelmed with what new procedures might be
> put into place.
>
> I was wondering if anyone has a plan or suggestions? Has administration
> started this conversation (or have you)? Have you thought about materials
> or supplies to purchase?  Protocols / procedures to put in place?
>
> I was hoping we could collectively share ideas, suggestions, and resources
> to work through such changes / challenges.
>
> Stay well,
> Jodie
>
>
> https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/www.schoollibraryjournal.com/?detailStory=IMLS-CDC-offer-guidance-for-disinfecting-returned-books-library-journal-coronavirus-covid19
>
> https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/?detailStory=IMLS-CDC-offer-guidance-for-disinfecting-returned-books-library-journal-coronavirus-covid19
>
>
>
> http://www.ala.org/tools/sites/ala.org.tools/files/content/NEDCC%20recommendations%20for%20disinfecting%20books_Mar2020-converted.pdf
>
> --
> *Mrs. Jodie D’Alexander*
> Library Media Specialist
> Woodland Regional High School
> 135 Back Rimmon Road
> Beacon Falls, CT  06403
> (203) 881-5551  ext. 7241
>
> *"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the
> library." - Albert Einstein*
>
> _______________________________________________
> CASL-L mailing list
> CASL-L at mylist.net
> https://mylist.net/listinfo/casl-l
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> CASL-L mailing list
> CASL-L at mylist.net
> https://mylist.net/listinfo/casl-l
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://mylist.net/archives/casl-l/attachments/20200428/e72bb3bf/attachment.htm>