Fabric softener sheets in a ziploc bag with the book.
From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Lori Haas via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:18 PM
To: Michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org
Subject: [Michlib-l] odor on materials
 
We have patrons from time to return items, mostly dvd’s, but on occasion books that are smelly.  It may be from cigarette smoke or really poor personal hygiene.  The odor seems to linger on the materials and some times causes odor issues in the library.  We typically air out the dvd’s and / or wipe down with disinfecting wipes.  But of course this doesn’t work well with books.  I was wondering what strategies others are using to keep their dvd’s and material fresh after being in a smelly environment.
 
Lori Haas
Director
Montmorency County Public Libraries
P.O. Box 438
Atlanta, MI 49709
voice & fax - (989)785-3941
 


 

Donna Winter
Assistant Branch Librarian 
Livonia Public Library
(734) 466-2675
dwinter@livoniapubliclibrary.org
www.livoniapubliclibrary.org

                                            

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