Materials delivered to your building will need some special attention for the protection of both library staff and courier staff.
These guidelines are based on CDC recommendations, and may change if those recommendations change.
Quarantine/cleaning guidelines
- Materials –
- Quarantine books for 24-72 hours.
- 24 hours for paper/cardboard covers
- 72 hours for mylar plastic covers & CD/DVD cases
- Do not use direct cleaning products unless there is visible evidence of contamination.
- Do not use liquid disinfectants or cleaning products on items belonging to another library.
- UV ray exposure as a means of sterilization is harmful to materials and is not recommended.
- Quarantine packaging materials a minimum of 24 hours before reusing.
- Quarantine books for 24-72 hours.
- Totes –
- Spray/wipe with either:
- Household bleach solution (4 tsp bleach per quart water or 1/3 cup bleach per gallon of water), allow 1 minute of contact
- https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2
- Spray/wipe with either:
Question or concerns can be directed to
Sue Alt
MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)
800-530-9019 ext 143