Practical Tips for Re-Opening Library Spaces After Covid-19
Planning and preparing library spaces for community use after Covid-19 requires coordination with local authorities, implementing safety measures such as limited hours, distancing practices, and enhanced cleaning protocols. Strategies for pre-opening and post-opening adjustments are crucial for a smooth transition back to normalcy.
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Time to Re-open? Now What? Practical Tips on Planning & Preparing Library Space for Community Use After Covid 19. Anne M. Shepherd, MLS 1
Your Take-Away From Todays Presentation When working the Covid 19 Challenge/Opportunity Remember that during the Covid 19 response you must: Never allow the building to drive you. You must always drive the building . 2
Company Profile Shepherd & Associates Library Consulting - It s What We Do Everyday! Strategic Planning & Research, Project Management Needs Assessment & Public Outreach Multi-Year Strategic Planning Space Planning, Facility Design & Re-purposing Spaces Training & Development Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Acquisition Project Management for renovation, new builds Executive Search and Recruiting 3
COVID 19 Challenges/Opportunities Three Planning Levels *Pre-opening & Month 1 Execution* Post Opening Adjustment (2 to 6 Months) Future Space Planning (7 to 18 Months) 4
Covid 19 Planning Level *Pre-opening & Month 1 Execution* 5
Covid 19 Planning Level *Pre-opening & Month 1 Execution* 1. Coordinate Plan with Local Authorities. Get Help. o Libraries are usually the busiest local public facility o Be aware and include state and federal guidelines. Limited Hours, Service & Access to Building Cleaning Plan in Place Masks Practice Safe Distancing Adjust Furniture Placement Quarantine Materials Take a Walk Around the Building 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 6
Covid 19 Planning Level *Post Opening Adjustment (2 to 6 Months) Work to Calm Everyone: Patrons, Staff, Children, Adults 1. Consider Masks Only At Circ. Desk and Bookdrops 2. Slowly Re-introduce Volunteers to Building 3. Consider Accepting Cash (with Gloves, as Appropriate) 4. Consider Improved Virtual Meeting Capabilities 5. Allow Limited Small Meetings (w/ distancing). Adjust Furniture Board, Staff Meetings but not public meetings yet 6. o 7
Covid 19 Planning Level *Future Space Planning (7 to 18 months) 1. Create New Guidelines & Open Meeting Rooms, Small Spaces Larger Meeting Rooms, Study Rooms, Genealogy Space o 2. Improve, Continue Staff Training for Virtual Services 3. Going Forward, Synchronize Virtual & Regular Services 4. Establish New Cleaning Protocols as Appropriate 5. Getting to the New Normal by Going Back to the Future 6. Complete, Execute Comprehensive Space Planning for Facility 8
Covid 19 Planning Level *Future Space Planning (7 to 18 months) 9
Your Take-Away From Todays Presentation When working the Covid 19 Challenge/Opportunity Remember that during the Covid 19 response you must: Never allow the building to drive you. You must always drive the building . 10
Thank you for listening today! Email Shepherd & Associates (Not TLBC) your name, library, title & phone and we will send you our Keep Calm Re-opening Info Package Shepherd & Associates, LLC 261 Portree Drive, Dunedin, FL 34698 727.278.5695 or 727.452-1725 ShepherdAssociatesConsulting@gmail.com 11
