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COVID-19: Information for Oregon Libraries: Example Plans and Policies

Resources about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic for those working in Oregon libraries

This guide is no longer being actively updated, so some information in it may be outdated or unavailable.

If you have questions about current COVID-19 practices,
please contact Buzzy Nielsen at buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov or 971-375-3486.

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Examples of library plans, policies and procedures for services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share examples from your library! Send a web link or a copy of your policies, procedures, or other documents and we will get them posted!

Share information about the services your library is currently offering in the Oregon Library Services Status Google sheet.

General Resources for COVID 19 Planning

COVID 19 Recovery (ALA)
A collection of ALA resources to assist library staff in areas of advocacy, education, data and research, and guidance and protocols.
Planning for Reopening: A Checklist (ALA)
Public Services Return to Work/Library Re-Opening Plan
Suggested phased approach to relaunching library services.

Sample Service Level Table
A grid to help with planning service levels at various stages of reopening.

A Phased Reopening Plan for Libraries as COVID 19 Restrictions Are Lifted
A good list of issues to consider as you plan for reopening the library.

Examples from Other States

Public Libraries Preparing to Reopen: Examples from the Field (REALM Project)
Policies organized by these topics: Staff and patrons | Facilities and space considerations | Programs and service adaptations | Materials handling and procedures.
Pandemic Interim Service Plan (Jaffrey Public Library, NH)
Takes a more general approach to establishing phased service levels. Also offers good guidance on how to communicate with constituents.

Letter from Public Library Director's to Washington State Governor
A good summary of the state of public libraries and issues they are facing.

Examples of Curbside/Home Delivery Services

Hood River Library Curbside Procedures

McMinnville Public Library Home Delivery

Lake County Library District Take Out Service Procedures
Includes procedures, press release, and signage. See also web site announcement.
Crook County Library Public Closure – Curbside Hold Pickup
Includes local procedures. See also the information on their web site.

Lane Library District (Creswell)
Klamath County Library Service District
Wisconsin Recommendations
Specific instructions for Wisconsin libraries on providing "level 2" services, including curbside delivery services. Note that these do not apply to Oregon, but there is useful advice on how to prepare for initiating curbside service and how to handle materials.

Reopening Plan Examples from Oregon School and Academic Libraries

School Library Reopening Plans (2020-21)

Reopening Plan Examples from Oregon Public Libraries

Last Updated: Aug 14, 2023 10:25 AM
URL: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/coronavirus
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