Hello everyone, I was discussing the possibility of quarantining all returned books for 72 hours with another hospital librarian and they mentioned that their research shows the virus lives on inanimate objects for 9 days. Just thought I would pass it along. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195670120300463?via%3Dih... Kristin LaLonde, MLIS, AHIP Health Sciences Library Manager MidMichigan Health 4005 Orchard Drive Midland, Michigan 48670 Phone (Midland) (989) 839-3262 Phone (Gratiot) (989) 466-7047 kristin.lalonde@midmichigan.org Please note that this email message and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected against use or disclosure under federal and state law. The information is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this information in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in reliance on the contents of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please advise by immediate reply.
I have read the same thing. If someone with the virus touches a wall it will live there for 9 days. *************** Linda Austin, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Auburn Area Branch Library 235 W. Midland Rd. Auburn, MI 48611 TEL: (989) 662-2381 FAX: (989) 662-2647 laustin@baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: Kristin via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: 3/13/20 10:22 AM To: <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Coronaviris on Books Hello everyone, I was discussing the possibility of quarantining all returned books for 72 hours with another hospital librarian and they mentioned that their research shows the virus lives on inanimate objects for 9 days. Just thought I would pass it along. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195670120300463?via%3Dih... Kristin LaLonde, MLIS, AHIP Health Sciences Library Manager MidMichigan Health 4005 Orchard Drive Midland, Michigan 48670 Phone (Midland) (989) 839-3262 Phone (Gratiot) (989) 466-7047 kristin.lalonde@midmichigan.org Please note that this email message and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected against use or disclosure under federal and state law. The information is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this information in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in reliance on the contents of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please advise by immediate reply.
I don’t have access to the published article, but this article from the Journal of Hospital Infection <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32035997-persistence-of-coronaviruses-on-inanimate-surfaces-and-their-inactivation-with-biocidal-agents/> is one that has been referenced repeatedly by experts over the last few days. 9 days is the top end of the length of time that coronavirus survives on surfaces, according to the abstract. I’ve read and heard interviews from experts referencing this article who have said in most cases it would be a less time, but as yet I have not heard any specifics regarding surfaces and temperature/humidity conditions typically found in libraries. John John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ@BranchDistrictLibrary.org https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org Direct: 517-279-7848 FAX 517-278-2342
Hi all I am currently going to try out ordering the bedbug ovens. The same temps that kill bugs, kill the virus. MPM On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 2:47 PM John Rucker via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I don’t have access to the published article, but this article from the Journal of Hospital Infection <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32035997-persistence-of-coronaviruses-on-inanimate-surfaces-and-their-inactivation-with-biocidal-agents/> is one that has been referenced repeatedly by experts over the last few days. 9 days is the top end of the length of time that coronavirus survives on surfaces, according to the abstract. I’ve read and heard interviews from experts referencing this article who have said in most cases it would be a less time, but as yet I have not heard any specifics regarding surfaces and temperature/humidity conditions typically found in libraries.
John
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Where would one order a bed bug oven from, and how much do they cost? On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:20 PM Michael Mccaffery via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hi all
I am currently going to try out ordering the bedbug ovens. The same temps that kill bugs, kill the virus.
MPM
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 2:47 PM John Rucker via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I don’t have access to the published article, but this article from the Journal of Hospital Infection <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32035997-persistence-of-coronaviruses-on-inanimate-surfaces-and-their-inactivation-with-biocidal-agents/> is one that has been referenced repeatedly by experts over the last few days. 9 days is the top end of the length of time that coronavirus survives on surfaces, according to the abstract. I’ve read and heard interviews from experts referencing this article who have said in most cases it would be a less time, but as yet I have not heard any specifics regarding surfaces and temperature/humidity conditions typically found in libraries.
John
John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036
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We've been very happy with our Zappbug unit, which comes in a variety of sizes. We were considering this option, as well. However, I haven't found anything conclusive about temperature and time. I've seen various articles with temperatures ranging between 140F to 170F, which is the upper temperature shown in the Zappbug manual. I haven't found any good information on how long we should keep materials at that temperature for effectiveness, and I have no idea if it would potentially damage the materials, like DVD covers and vinyl or polyester book covers. If you learn more, please let me know? Cynthia Stanczak, MLS Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.* On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:19 PM Michael Mccaffery via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hi all
I am currently going to try out ordering the bedbug ovens. The same temps that kill bugs, kill the virus.
MPM
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 2:47 PM John Rucker via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I don’t have access to the published article, but this article from the Journal of Hospital Infection <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32035997-persistence-of-coronaviruses-on-inanimate-surfaces-and-their-inactivation-with-biocidal-agents/> is one that has been referenced repeatedly by experts over the last few days. 9 days is the top end of the length of time that coronavirus survives on surfaces, according to the abstract. I’ve read and heard interviews from experts referencing this article who have said in most cases it would be a less time, but as yet I have not heard any specifics regarding surfaces and temperature/humidity conditions typically found in libraries.
John
John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036
RuckerJ@BranchDistrictLibrary.org https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org Direct: 517-279-7848 FAX 517-278-2342
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