March 12th, 2020 -Morrisville Public Library Internal Memo of COVID-19 Cleaning and Safety Procedures

COVID-19 Sanitizing Protocols (as of 3/12/2020) (Gloves can be used for cleaning.  Clorox wipes are ONLY for electronic devices: keyboards, mice, register, printer, time card machine, copier and fax machine.  USE the sanitizer bottle and rolled paper towels for ALL the rest!!!!)

DAY SHIFT- 

UPON OPENING: After you turn on lights and computers, get the drop box and count register:

1. Wipe down the circulation desk, register, keyboard, mouse, printer, clipboards, pens and pencils used, phone 2. Wipe down safe handle and lock 3. Wipe down all 3 of the book carts 4. Wipe the fax machine buttons, the copier buttons and handle to open 5. Wipe down the time card machine

DURING YOUR SHIFT (mid shift): 

BATHROOMS: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  door handles of BOTH bathrooms inside and out  faucets, sink handles and toilets (FLUSH LEVERS TOO) in BOTH bathrooms  the paper towel dispensers  the soap dispensers

MAIN ENTRY: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  panic bar handle and outside door handle of main door  staff door handle inside and out  the two interior door handles (both sides)  light switches and cover plates

PROGRAM ROOM: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  door handle inside and out of interior AND exterior doors  microwave door and buttons  faucet and sink handles  fridge door handle  kitchenette counter  light switches and cover plates

FRONT OF THE LIBRARY: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  my door handle  all light switches and cover plates

MAIN LIBRARY: WIPE: (use spray bottle)   light switches and cover plates  drinking fountain, Keurig machine  janitor closet door handle (inside and out)  chairs to the public computers (all 8)


NIGHT SHIFT- 

UPON TAKING OVER: After you count the register:

1. Wipe down the circulation desk, register, keyboard, mouse, printer, clipboards, pens and pencils used, phone 2. Wipe down safe handle and lock  3. Wipe down all 3 of the book carts  4. Wipe the fax machine buttons, the copier buttons and handle to open 5. Wipe down the time card machine 6. Wash down all public computer keyboards, mice and tables.  (USE wipes for electronic, spray bottle for tables.)


DURING YOUR SHIFT (mid shift): 

BATHROOMS: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  door handles of BOTH bathrooms inside and out  faucets, sink handles and toilets (FLUSH LEVERS TOO) in BOTH bathrooms  the paper towel dispensers  the soap dispensers

MAIN ENTRY: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  panic bar handle and outside door handle of main door  staff door handle inside and out  the two interior door handles (both sides)  light switches and cover plates

PROGRAM ROOM: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  door handle inside and out of interior AND exterior doors  microwave door and buttons  faucet and sink handles  fridge door handle  kitchenette counter  light switches and cover plates

FRONT OF THE LIBRARY: WIPE: (use spray bottle)  my door handle  all light switches and cover plates

MAIN LIBRARY: WIPE: (use spray bottle)   light switches and cover plates  drinking fountain, Keurig machine  janitor closet door handle (inside and out)  chairs to the public computers (all 8)

7:30PM:  Wash down all public computer keyboards, mice and tables.  (USE wipes for electronic, spray bottle for tables.)




Changes effective March 12, 2020 1- the children's play area has been emptied of ALL toys!  2- There is a box of gloves on the top roll out shelf under the desk for your use.  If you would like to wear them for cleaning, your entire shift, etc. It's your choice.  You are to NOT change for every patron....getting gloves and cleaning supplies is very difficult right now. 3- ALL sanitizer, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and tissues have been inventoried in the supply closet due to MANY employers having employees taking items home.  This will be checked many times and if this comes to fruition, the employee will be fired for theft of library materials. 4- EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!  STAFF ARE NOT TO TOUCH patron cards.  Patrons are to hold the card for you to scan.  This might be a good time to request patrons have their picture taken as per our policy- it’s a picture or a card.  So for them and us, a picture would be easier.



WHAT DO WE TELL PATRONS:

-Michelle (or our Library Manager) is monitoring the situation, has ramped up our disinfection of surfaces in the library, we are washing and sanitizing our own hands regularly, as well as continuing to make hand washing and sanitizing accessible to patrons. (Watch that our public GERM-X doesn't walk off the desk please.)

-We currently do not have any plans to close or cancel library programs but that may change as the status of the situation changes.  Patrons can monitor our Facebook page for any changes in services, hours or planned programming.

-There is a letter behind the printer from me to patrons as well as an always current fact sheet for the CDC.  Patrons can take them and I will make more!