I am opting for a mask mandate instead of reverting back to curbside. Probably until the end of the month, but we are a small library so it shouldn't be a problem for us. Teresa Natzke Director Franklin Public Library 32455 Franklin Road Franklin, MI 48025 From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Cc: "michlib-l@lists.mcls.org" <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 4:03:25 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Covid, again I just saw that. We have it as a response scenario in case we have a large portion (about 40%+) out in quarantine, paired with reduced hours so we don't burn out the others. But, as of right now (Tuesday, January 4 at 4pm), it's not an immediate option for us. For comparison, our county is next to Kalamazoo County, but our most recent figures have us at 16% positivity. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) 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 [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.albionlibrary.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=e6sAxXCJmykY2k1UijXWkmTzAl96Vq907WIJ-Knaxek&m=sthNfGiXDBADlgw0IzZDOIounAlEQ6jRXhdd6O6RgFU&s=_GcsHHYbPlaxu_m5GkaR_wfc0VObvi1IsB_R9mmNHsE&e= ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.albionlibrary.org&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=e6sAxXCJmykY2k1UijXWkmTzAl96Vq907WIJ-Knaxek&m=sthNfGiXDBADlgw0IzZDOIounAlEQ6jRXhdd6O6RgFU&s=_GcsHHYbPlaxu_m5GkaR_wfc0VObvi1IsB_R9mmNHsE&e= | 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 Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 9:54 PM Susan Wess via Michlib-l < [ mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org | michlib-l@mcls.org ] > wrote: I know Kalamazoo libraries are going to curbside only with this latest wave of Covid. Are any other libraries considering this -- especially in SE MI? Get [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=e6sAxXCJmykY2k1UijXWkmTzAl96Vq907WIJ-Knaxek&m=sthNfGiXDBADlgw0IzZDOIounAlEQ6jRXhdd6O6RgFU&s=Kxx71RuR9hV1hC1Vmd-aL6sHDPiPauH8xIoBjbpsLqE&e= | Outlook for iOS ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list [ mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org | Michlib-l@mcls.org ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=e6sAxXCJmykY2k1UijXWkmTzAl96Vq907WIJ-Knaxek&m=sthNfGiXDBADlgw0IzZDOIounAlEQ6jRXhdd6O6RgFU&s=5meHTwjdPcBrsiUsgg02CNjlVA8iQjTTXGUAZTmuacA&e= ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=e6sAxXCJmykY2k1UijXWkmTzAl96Vq907WIJ-Knaxek&m=sthNfGiXDBADlgw0IzZDOIounAlEQ6jRXhdd6O6RgFU&s=5meHTwjdPcBrsiUsgg02CNjlVA8iQjTTXGUAZTmuacA&e= | https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=e6sAxXCJmykY2k1UijXWkmTzAl96Vq907WIJ-Knaxek&m=sthNfGiXDBADlgw0IzZDOIounAlEQ6jRXhdd6O6RgFU&s=5meHTwjdPcBrsiUsgg02CNjlVA8iQjTTXGUAZTmuacA&e=

The BHPL has decided to move to curbside for book service, but still allow people in for computers and the copier/fax machine. This will start on Monday January 10 and is due in part to the rising level of Covid in the community (the spread has been over 40% for the last two days according to our local hospital) and because my library is facing a devastating staff shortage. We will continue to reassess the situation and this will hopefully be only in place for a short time. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medium=reading_link&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medium=cover&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_link&utm_source=email_signature> On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 4:39 PM Sharon Crotser-Toy via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

I am hoping to do the same (mask mandate, no closure), but will need to ok this with a somewhat reluctant board.

Good luck, all! -Sharon

Sharon Crotser-Toy

Director

Watervliet District Library

333 N. Main Street

Watervliet, MI 49098

269-463-6382

Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Teresa Natzke via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 4, 2022 4:27 PM *To:* Cynthia Stanczak <director@albionlibrary.org> *Cc:* michlib-l@lists.mcls.org <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Covid, again

I am opting for a mask mandate instead of reverting back to curbside. Probably until the end of the month, but we are a small library so it shouldn't be a problem for us.

Teresa Natzke Director Franklin Public Library 32455 Franklin Road Franklin, MI 48025

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I just saw that. We have it as a response scenario in case we have a large portion (about 40%+) out in quarantine, paired with reduced hours so we don't burn out the others. But, as of right now (Tuesday, January 4 at 4pm), it's not an immediate option for us. For comparison, our county is next to Kalamazoo County, but our most recent figures have us at 16% positivity.

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I know Kalamazoo libraries are going to curbside only with this latest wave of Covid. Are any other libraries considering this -- especially in SE MI?

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We have had a mask mandate from the time we reopened. Plenty of signage , a sandwich board outside stating occupancy limits & mask mandate, the msg on our phone with our hours and that masks have to be worn, disposable masks available on our bulletin board in the library. Prior to reopening to the public, this was also posted on all our social media. Although we're a class IV library, we are a smaller library. If anyone comes in without a mask, circulation or another staff member will stop them. If they cannot or wish not to wear a mask, they're informed that while they cannot be in the library without a mask, we would be happy to bring materials out to their car. This also applies to any repair person or our auditors when they came in. Surprisingly, we've had only 2 people question this & it went no further. In the beginning, we were prepared to have a staff person at the door at all times & that never happened. My library board has been fully supportive &, if there was an issue I or staff couldn't resolve, we were to give the complainant the board president's contact. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Phillip J Kwik via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 11:20:55 PM To: Sharon Crotser-Toy <scrotser-toy@wdlib.org>; Cynthia Stanczak <director@albionlibrary.org>; Teresa Natzke <tnatzke@franklin.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l@lists.mcls.org <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Covid, again To those suggesting a mask mandate in lieu of moving back to restricted building access: How would you plan on enforcing such a mandate? Would this be something you would actively approach patrons about if they were maskless? Thanks. Phillip [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage001.png@01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://troypl.org/> Phillip Kwik | Assistant Director, Library 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7577 [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage002.png@01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage003.png@01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage004.png@01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://twitter.com/troylib> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Sharon Crotser-Toy via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 4:35 PM To: Cynthia Stanczak <director@albionlibrary.org>; Teresa Natzke <tnatzke@franklin.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l@lists.mcls.org <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Covid, again CAUTION: This email did not originate from within the City of Troy. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am hoping to do the same (mask mandate, no closure), but will need to ok this with a somewhat reluctant board. Good luck, all! -Sharon Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Teresa Natzke via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 4:27 PM To: Cynthia Stanczak <director@albionlibrary.org<mailto:director@albionlibrary.org>> Cc: michlib-l@lists.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Covid, again I am opting for a mask mandate instead of reverting back to curbside. Probably until the end of the month, but we are a small library so it shouldn't be a problem for us. Teresa Natzke Director Franklin Public Library 32455 Franklin Road Franklin, MI 48025 ________________________________ From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Cc: "michlib-l@lists.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org>" <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org>> Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 4:03:25 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Covid, again I just saw that. We have it as a response scenario in case we have a large portion (about 40%+) out in quarantine, paired with reduced hours so we don't burn out the others. But, as of right now (Tuesday, January 4 at 4pm), it's not an immediate option for us. For comparison, our county is next to Kalamazoo County, but our most recent figures have us at 16% positivity. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. 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