[OPLINLIST] Magazines and Newspapers

[Eric Taggart]

We are allowing patrons to use these.  We have hand sanitizing stations 
set up throughout the library, and our restrooms are open so that 
patrons can wash their hands.  Like it or not, people (or at least the 
ones who are the loudest) want things open and as normal as possible, 
and that will involve some risk in the midst of this pandemic.  Right 
now, you have to live assuming that an infected person has touched every 
surface that you touch.  We have a very regular cleaning schedule, but 
some things can't be cleaned.  So you have to wash your hands and avoid 
touching your face.  Obviously, everyone has to make their own choices- 
but we know that our patrons would not be pleased if they didn't have 
access to newspapers and magazines.  We aren't forcing them to touch 
periodicals- they choose to do so knowing that the coronavirus is out 
there, so risk is involved.  And if they don't know that, no one can 
help them.

Best regards-
Eric


-- 
Eric D. Taggart, Director
Rodman Public Library
215 East Broadway St.
Alliance, OH 44601
330.821.2665 x201
www.rodmanlibrary.com


On 6/23/2020 11:57 AM, Luke Bentley via OPLINLIST wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> For those of you who have allowed or are getting ready to allow 
> patrons to enter the library and browse, what plans do you have for 
> newspapers and magazines, since these are repeat use items that can't 
> be sanitized without possible damage?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Luke Bentley, MLIS, CPL
> Assistant Director | Guernsey County Public Library
> Professional Development Cmte | Ohio Library Council
> Phone: 740-432-7536 | Fax: 740-868-1079
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