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Whitefish Bay Public Library (WI) closure and next steps
by Reed, Nyama 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

Hello Everyone. What a difference 8 hours make. We started the day with announcing the cancellation of library programs and reservations. Ended with closing the library for 9 days. FYI, we are suburban Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. As of this afternoon the governor closed all k-12 schools for 4 weeks. At 5pm today we announced our library will be closed. See below for wording. Thankfully the Village stated all employees, regardless of department or pt/ft status, will be paid per their regular scheduled hours. They do not have to use sick/vacation time or go unpaid. During the closure: 1. we locked our drop box and put signs on it. We don't want to return to a pile of thousands of items and I don't want staff touching items to check them in next week if those items might have virus on them. 2. the system has reset all of our items checked out to a due date of 4/3. 3. this will stop our items from accruing fines. However, if patrons have out items from other libraries in the system those will still be due and accrue fines. We recommended keeping our items at home until we reopen, but return other libraries' items to another library in the system if they are open. 4. all patron cards set to expire in March or April were extended to a June expiration so people won't be blocked from using digital materials if they were to expire next week. 5. the system is figuring out what to do with holds, whether already on our shelves, in transit, or waiting to be pulled and filled. 6. During the closure only department heads will work, whether in the closed library or remotely. We will focus on developing plans for reduced operations if we reopen 3/23. 7. Dept heads will also work on recording how-to videos for using online resources, paying fines online to remove blocks so they can use online resources, and how to reset a pin via online. We are also trying to find non-copyrighted materials to record "storytime" videos. 8. The cleaning crew will still come to the library per their daily schedule. They'll do their usual cleaning today. After tonight they will work on sanitizing every single surface in the library bit by bit each night. The goal is to have the entire library sanitized before we reopen. 9. Also, Greenfield Public Library announced indefinite closure, estimating 30-60 days. Oak Creek Library announced a 2 week closure. Other Milwaukee County libraries (we are each independent) are planning to stay open with reduced services. But everything is changing by the hour and day. Text of announcement: Given the announcement of the first active COVID-19 case in Milwaukee County and the closure of schools from Shorewood to Port Washingston for 4 weeks... Whitefish Bay Public Library is closing for all service effective immediately through Sunday March 22nd. The closure will enable staff to monitor the development of COVID-19 in our area and determine whether to re-open with reduced services on Monday March 23rd. All Whitefish Bay Public Library items currently checked out will be updated with a due date of April 3. If you have items from other libraries, they will still have their regular due dates and we cannot waive the fines. Please check our website for updates as the landscape is changing rapidly. www.wfblibrary.org.<http://www.wfblibrary.org/?fbclid=IwAR06PMCujb9VmfT4ua4LNxV6u3iGQmn-BEFMbpG…> Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect the health of WFBPL patrons and staff. Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed (she / her / hers) Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.

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Alpena Public Library Closure
by Jessica Luther 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

In the interest of public health, the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library will be closed to the public from Saturday, March 14 through Sunday, April 4. Overdue fines will be suspended until the Library reopens. For more information contact Library Director Eric Magness-Eubank at 356-6188 ext 11. *Jessica Luther (she/her)* Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 "Libraries are the thin red line between civilization and barbarism."- Neil Gaiman

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Capital Area District Libraries to close buildings, offer pick-up service
by Smiley,Trent 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

Lansing State Journal Article https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2020/03/13/coronavirus… Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Benzie Shores District Library closing
by Stacy Pasche 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

In response to public health and safety concerns, and to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Benzie Shores District Library will be closing at the end of the business day, Friday, March 13th until further notice. -- Stacy Pasche, Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes its fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Royal Oak Public Library closed until further notice
by Adrienne Breznau 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

In the interest of public health, the Royal Oak Public Library will be closed until further notice. Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield Closed until April 13.
by director＠blissfieldlibrary.org 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

While closing the library is a difficult decision, arrived at only after investigating every other option, we find those other options to be partial measures that continue to leave staff and patrons unduly exposed and threatened. Therefore, the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library is closed until Monday, April 13 at 10:30 am. We will re-evaluate as we move though the closure, but that is the current date to re-open. The building, including restrooms, will be closed to the public. Staff will be on-site at least part of each day the library is normally open. We will check the library voicemail, email, and social media sites for messages. Patrons who have been notified they have materials on hold to pick up, should call the library to arrange to pick up the items. While the book drop remains open for patrons to return borrowed items, all fines on items due between March 1 and April 30 are waived as long as the material is returned by June 1. Inter-library loan is suspended until further notice. Auditorium rental is suspended until further notice. We will contact those with rentals already scheduled after April 13, if the plan changes and the library does not re-open by that date. Programs are cancelled until the library re-opens. The library's online services and collections are unaffected and remain operational to serve our patrons. This status is the current one and may change. You may call the library at 517-486-2858 and leave a message or email the library at info(a)blissfieldlibrary.org. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Bob Barringer, PhD Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org <http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org> Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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Southgate Veterans Memorial Library closure
by Don Priest 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

The Southgate Veterans Memorial Library will be closing, beginning Saturday, March 14th, and (tentatively) reopening on Monday, April 6th. Staff will continue working during this period, plugging away at projects. We have suspended delivery during this time, and cancelled all events. A question for everyone: if you use a collection agency, have you contacted them to change anything? I'm planning to get in touch with ours, we use Unique Management Services, and ask them to halt collection on any accounts while this all runs its course. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Register soon for this online class from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

Upcoming webinar from MCLS! Legal Resources on the Internet<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/legal-resources-on-the-internet-455.html> 2-day class, March 24-25, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Negaunee Public Library operating with closed stacks
by Jessica Holman 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

Good afternoon, The Negaunee Public Library is remaining open at this time. As per discussion with my city manager, on Monday, March 16, we will be operating in the old-time manner of "closed stacks," retrieving books and items for patrons. Programs remain to be determined, but the majority of the parents of the Dungeons & Dragons group affirmed that they are fine with the group continuing to meet in the library for the time being. We are offering curbside services. Updates will be provided as the situation changes. -- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18

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Grosse Pointe closing
by Jessica Keyser 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

In response to Governor Whitmer's order and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Interim Recommendations for COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies, the Grosse Pointe Public Library will be closed to the public beginning tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th through April 5th [cid:image002.jpg@01D5F958.D02EBD60]JESSICA KEYSER DIRECTOR 313.640.4775 ext. 1200 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org

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