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Library programming and services can continue to be provided in a safe manner for both library staff and students following CDC, MA DOH guidelines, and our locally developed Health & Safety Plan.
General Library Safety Guidelines
All library staff will practice frequent hand-washing.
Heavily touched surfaces (desktops, tables, displays, library counter tops, door handles) will be cleaned frequently.
Signage promoting social distancing and hand-washing will be prominently displayed.
Signs will be used to help provide students with visuals for social distancing.
A safety shield will be installed at the checkout station.
Student and Staff Access to Physical Library Space
While CMHS is in the Hybrid Learning Model, students and staff will be allowed to visit the library as a cohort or small group. Seats at tables will be spaced at least 6 feet apart to allow for one student per table. The total # of students in the library at one time tbd. Desktop computers are arranged to provide social distancing. Students will use hand sanitizer upon entry and exit.
How will materials be returned? How long will they be quarantined? Where and how?
There will be a designated return bin in the library lobby. At the end of each school day, the books in the return bin will be quarantined in the back room of the library for one week. After a one week quarantine books will then be placed back on display/shelf.
How will materials get to students and staff?
Students and staff can browse display areas (including tables with books displayed). There will be a designated cart for books that have been touched but not checked out. Students will continue to use Destiny, the online catalog, to select titles. Students will will also be able to place print books on hold for delivery to classrooms.
If shift to Remote learning model and access to the library is restricted: Students will be taught how to access individual accounts in Destiny to place books on hold. In addition, a Google Form will be developed for students and staff to request books. Books will be packaged according to CDC guidelines and delivered to classroom (if hybrid) or curbside (if remote)
Library desktop use
There are nine computer stations in the library available to students. Every other computer will be blocked off from use to maintain 6 feet distancing. Cleaning supplies will be provided and each new user will be instructed to clean the keyboard, mouse and desk surface before use.
Other physical library resources (cameras, microphones, chargers, robots) will be cleaned according to approved guidance.
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