Phased Reopening Plan

This is our current plan as how to reopen services to the community while protecting the health of our staff and patrons.

Caro Area District Library
Phased Reopening Plans

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Employee Screening

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the potential risk of exposure, CADL requires non-vaccinated employees to self-screen on a daily basis with questions provided by the Tuscola County Health Department.

PPE
                -Cloth masks have been provided and disposable ones are available in the lobby, if preferred.
                -15 gallons of sanitizer has been acquired from St. Julian’s in Frankenmuth. This will be put in spray bottles and can be used for hands and surfaces, it is 80% alcohol.
                -Plexiglas shields have been installed on both floors.
                -Partitions have been installed in the office in the Lower Level, as well as the Assistant Director's office.
                -Gloves are on hand.
                -Face shields are available as well.

Phase 1: Curbside Delivery*

Patron orders materials by placing holds in Horizon, calling on the phone, or requesting through the form on the website.

Makes appointment for pickup time through online form or calling on the phone

Staff uses Horizon pull list or pulls materials as requested by phone. Items are checked out to patron and placed in paper bag, which is stapled shut and patrons name written on it.

At appointment time, staff places bag on table under porch overhang. Only one patron’s bag(s) will ever be on the table at a time.

Staff are encouraged to stay home if showing any symptoms of COVID19 (or if another person in their house is showing symptoms or has tested positive). Staff will be provided with masks and required to wear them when working in public areas or when they cannot stay more than 6 feet from coworkers, if medically tolerated. Some, if not all, of the masks will have ties so as not in interfere with glasses/hearing aids.

Phase 2: Reopening Plan for Building (Appointments)*

Soft seating will be reduced/eliminated. Many computers will be marked out of service to reduce closeness. Tables will have only one chair each, some tables will be moved to increase space between. Toys and games will remain put away for the time being.

Plexiglas shields have been installed at service desks. Staff may book carts to block open desk entrances from patrons. Doors between lobby and main floor will be propped open to reduce touchpoints.

Patrons must call and make appointments to come in the building. Staff will lead them through a series of questions to make sure to keep everyone safe.

Patrons requiring computer assistance will only receive as much assistance as the staff can provide by showing on their computer at the desk, or verbally.

In addition to the cleaning by the cleaning company, staff will sanitize touch points within the building at least twice daily.

The Community Room and the Study Room will be closed until future notice and be used to store extra furniture, etc.

Stickers will be placed on the floor at service desks showing 6ft distances.

Signs will be posted requesting that patrons wear masks to protect staff, other patrons, and themselves.

Programming will only exist online or in whatever capacity we can supply to the patrons’ homes/outside the building with no staff contact.

Phase 3: Reopening Plan for Building (50% Capacity)*

Plexiglas shields have been at service desks. Staff may use book carts to block open desk entrances from patrons. Doors between lobby and main floor will be propped open to reduce touchpoints.

Patrons requiring computer assistance will only receive as much assistance as the staff can provide by showing on their computer at the desk, or verbally.

In addition to the cleaning by the cleaning company, staff will sanitize touch points within the building at least twice daily.

The Community Room and the Study Room will be closed until future notice and be used to store extra furniture, etc.

Stickers will be placed on the floor at service desks showing 6ft distances. Stack aisles will be one-way and tape arrows will be placed on the floor indicating direction.

Signs will be posted requiring that patrons wear masks to protect staff, other patrons, and themselves. Exemptions will include children under 2, fully vaccinated individuals, and those that cannot medically tolerate it.

Programming will only exist online, by kit, or in whatever capacity we can supply to the patrons’ homes/outside the building.

Phase 4: Back to Business as Usual*

Soft seating will be replaced. All computers will be reopened. Tables will have all chairs again. Toys and games will return to the public areas.

Plexiglas shields may or may not remain, we will have to assess at the time.

The Community Room and the Study Room will be back in use with normal procedures.

Library programming will return to normal.

*There are no timelines on any of the phases as these will depend on what is going on at the current time with the health of the community, various Executive Orders, and the guidelines of the Tuscola County Health Department. Phases may not always go in order and we may have to backtrack at times.

Updated 5/25/2021