For those of us who can open safely it should be a go ahead. If you still feel that you are not ready then the option to stay closed should be there. We are not all in the same areas of concern. We should have the option just like the retail stores and restaurants if they choose to open great if not that is good also._______________________________________________On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 1:16 PM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:_______________________________________________
We totally understand that. Many of our restaurants didn’t open when the Governor gave the go ahead….they either opened to offer curbside or gave a date of opening when they would be ready. What should happen is that the Governor give the go ahead….and each individual library, due to circumstances, should then open or remain closed, or offer curbside that fits with what is happening in the their community. Not having “control” of that opening/curbside/closing as directors has been frustrating. Especially in regions where the Governor has opened other retail/gov’t etc.
Advocating is still important, but it is too each individual library’s decision/choice to open that is at issue.
Amber Alexander,MLIS
Library Director
Presque Isle District Library
181 E. Erie Street
Rogers City, MI 49779
989.734.2477, 222
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You need to do what’s right for your community. If it doesn’t feel safe, don’t do it. My sister lives in an area of the UP where there was 1 reported case and no deaths. It feels like her library should be able to at least do curbside.
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Not all of our libraries are in areas where reopening feels safe yet. Many of us serve very vulnerable populations and have vulnerable members on our teams.
I don't think this will necessarily come with much support, but I will not be advocating to reopen.
Devin Erlandson (she/her)
Interim Director/Assistant Director
Allegan District Library
269-673-4625
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On Thu, May 28, 2020, 8:17 AM Leslie Makela via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I am in total agreement with both of you. Many of our Michigan Libraries are ready and able to provide Curbside Service.
I am also hearing patrons wonder how they can sit with me in a bar and have a drink, but they can’t pull up outside the library and get books and other materials their tax dollars are paying for. Many seem to think it is my decision. Thankfully, I am able to explain that it isn’t my choice or my Board’s choice to remain completely closed. Though it is becoming mentally exhausting to shop in our local stores because I have to have the same conversation over and over again.
I have made some attempt to contact our local and state politicians. I am stepping it up this week. I know that Senator McBroom here in the 38th District is doing all he can to get the U.P. further re-opened.
Hang in there, everyone!
Leslie Makela, Director
Forsyth Township Public Library
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation
Cynthia,
Our library and myself have contacted the Governor numerous times, including my Board and my staff. I have patrons angry that they can sit down in a restaurant but can’t at least pick up books by curbside. All I have received from the Governor is a template letter about the crisis and never in the response did it mention our request for curbside. Also, I know our cooperative libraries have also reached out to her. At this time, I just don’t know what it is going to take for her to listen when her office must be flooded with requests from libraries across the state.
To add, as libraries, we should be contacting our local news sources to also address this. I think if more news were to report that libraries are ready, and they were able to address her at one of her online news press then perhaps she would get the message that we are ready for curbside.
Best,
Amber Alexander,MLIS
Library Director
Presque Isle District Library
181 E. Erie Street
Rogers City, MI 49779
989.734.2477, 222
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Extension of Temporary Closure of Places of Public Accommodation
I believe it's time (or thank you if you have) for librarians to contact the Governor's office and their local leaders to explain to them how public libraries can safely provide curbside service. With some regions open to sit-down restaurants, and retailers allowed to have customers in their stores, public libraries certainly should be allowed to provide curbside service through safe procedures and distancing.
I have emailed and left phone messages for Gov. Whitmer, Dr. Khaldun, and others explaining how policies and procedures have been established to enable safe delivery of "essential" reading materials to patrons. Feeding the mind is, to me, essential. I had agreed with the Governor's EOs until this last one still ignored the public library's ability to safely provide curbside service. We need to be able to recall employees to the library immediately, provide training and PPE, and within days we could safely provide pickup of pre-ordered materials. Incoming materials can be quarantined before reshelving. We are not asking for the doors to be reopened to patrons, just curbside service.
As a retired educator and librarian, I have watched how the digital divide prevented K-12 schools from reaching all kids during the past months. We can't let the summer start without giving those kids without electronic access, and adults, access to reading materials.
Please advocate for immediate curbside service with the Governor, local leaders, and even your TV news stations! Reading is "essential."
Thank you for listening!
Cynthia Kleinheksel
(although I am speaking personally and not for the Board)
Herrick District Library Board
Holland MI
On Friday, May 22, 2020, 7:42:01 PM EDT, Debbie Mikula via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
EO 2020-100 prevents all libraries from offering curbside even in regions 6 and 8.
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Even in regions 6 and 8? Still no curbside service? It's all so confusing. Now you can go to a bar in Elk Rapids but you can't pick up a book outside the library.
Nannette Miller
Elk Rapids District Library
On Fri, May 22, 2020, 6:12 PM Debbie Mikula via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
At 5pm on Friday, May 22, Governor Whitmer extended Executive Order 2020-69 which temporarily closes all places of public accommodations including libraries until June 12, 2020.
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