Work at University Library, I know IFLA recomnedations and worried, like all of us.
I graduated Molecular Biology and PhD thesis about scientific evalitation.
Thak you very much !
A library is a place where many people might come into contact.
Can I refer you to a related question on the work place in general, and its health and safety:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Criteria_for_WORK_PLACE_after_Covid19_lockdown
There is also the digitisation and virtualisation of libraries which removes the physical risk of human contacts
Opening libraries and access to library collections will only be possible after a pre-controlled epidemic.
During this period, universities and libraries provide online access to library collections. You can use rich online electronic libraries.
The most important is health and safety of us all, right?
A library is a place where many people might come into contact.
Can I refer you to a related question on the work place in general, and its health and safety:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Criteria_for_WORK_PLACE_after_Covid19_lockdown
There is also the digitisation and virtualisation of libraries which removes the physical risk of human contacts
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Hi! There should be a restriction regarding the entry of the number of students who can enter in the library at a time. the sitting arrangements of the students the necessary distances among each other need to be indicated inside the library. the sanitiser should be placed. Disinfecting spray needs to used after everyone left the library. Thanks
Sanja Antonic
For my city library, we can start pick up our online reservation at the curbside of the library next Monday (5/18/2020). The door is not open for the public to go in and check out items from the shelves. The library will quarantine the returned items for 3 days.
The Library of the Centro Studi Piemontesi, in Turin, is considering making the reading room accessible, by appointment only (the library will welcome only one reader at a time).
The books must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, by e-mail and can be consulted at the times indicated from time to time in order to guarantee the distance between the readers.
Entry will preferably be granted to members and researchers who can present a student card or any document that proves they belong to a foundation, university or scientific research institute.
Access will be granted to readers equipped with protective devices
individual: gloves and mask. If the Centro Studi Piemontesi does not have them, they will be able to supply them at cost or free of charge, depending on the case.
The shelves in the reading room normally intended for free consultation will not be freely accessible until further notice.
Sanja Antonic So, what kind of protection your university is going provide for librarians? UV-C lamp for sterilization can be a choice. But, how to apply it in a library setting might be a problem.
Open access books need to be out of bond till the epidemic has been controlled. Inside the entire library building should be sprayed daily. Hand washing with stabilizers at Main entrance as well as temperature checks should be a must. Sitting arrangement in social distancing order should also be a must. Most importantly all library users and staff must wear face masks at all times.
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