Hi, Oriana - We modeled our process after the public libraries in our area.
Students are allowed to walk around the shelves (encouraging distancing) but are asked not to touch the books. Anything they want, we can take off the shelf for them to check out. We also highly encourage putting books on hold through Destiny; again we get them off the shelves and deliver them. When books are returned, they are wiped down, checked in and then "quarantined" on a rack for 3 days before being reshelved.
My school is grades 3-5 and this seems to be working well.
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JANICE REDFERN
Media Specialist
Oxford Center School
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-13-2020 18:44
From: Oriana Kopec
Subject: library book loans
Hi there,
I was curious if any media specialists are loaning out books to students during the pandemic; if so, what are your procedures that have been put in place?
Thanks in advance.
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Oriana Kopec
Library Media Specialist
Manasquan Elementary School
okopec@manasquanboe.org
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