Ada Community Library Rebound Plan | May 2020 (Archival Purposes)

As of May 19, 2021 the Library moved to follow protocol that is in accordance with CDC, CDH, and Idaho guidelines.

As a public entity, Ada Community Library is adhering to the Idaho Rebounds Guidelines (protocols are listed below).

We are doing our best to provide access to services to all members of our community during this time. Limiting the number of patrons in the building as per Rebounds guidelines necessarily requires limiting the amount of time in the building. Our procedures reflect that.

As the Guidelines are amended, we will alter our procedures accordingly to conform to current protocols. We ask for your patience as we work to ensure that staff and members of our community remain healthy and help the community to positively progress through the Rebound stages.

Protocols for Opening

https://rebound.idaho.gov/stage-2-protocols-for-opening/

Establish a protocol to maintain the six (6) foot physical distancing requirements for employees and patrons.

• Consider the use of telework to limit the number of employees in the facility during business hours when vendors and patrons might be present
• Consider staggering work hours for those who must be present in the business.

Identify how the business will provide adequate sanitation and personal hygiene for employees, vendors and patrons.

• Identify how the business will provide for disinfection of the business and regular cleaning, especially of high touch surfaces
• Identify how personal use items such as masks, face coverings and gloves shall be worn, if necessary, for employees, vendors, and patrons
• The businesses may require, and it is encouraged, that employees, vendors and patrons wear face coverings as a business practice

Identify how the business will provide services limiting close interactions with patrons such as, but not limited to:

• Online, digital or telephonic ordering
• Curbside pickup
• Delivery
• Establishing hours of operations for vulnerable populations
• Limiting numbers of patrons in the business at a time
• Directing the flow of traffic in the business
• Use of signage and barrier protection to limit movement and maintain distancing

Ada Community Library

Rebound Plan

In consideration for a reopening of our library as per the Governor's directive, we are looking at a phased reopening.  It will generally coincide with the Governor’s four-stage approach including the caveat that should environmental and Library indicators determine so, we may hold steady or go forward or backward; each stage will be noted on our website and via social media. Sufficient PPE and sanitization supplies are vital to offering services at any stage.

Three core services will be provided under limited conditions, easing over time with positive environmental indicators. 1) Internet access is a critical resource for the community particularly in times of economic distress. Public computers will be available on a limited, generally self serve, basis. 2) Access to library materials for education and entertainment will be provided curbside throughout the stages. 3) Reference and readers advisory available via phone and online chat.

As the health and safety for our staff and patrons is our priority, we will be bringing the public back to our Libraries slowly with the following in mind:

1.  Limited exposure to others with proper social distancing

2. Heightened cleaning/hygiene tasks

Each phase will address:

• (B) building status and limitations
• (C) safety criteria
• (H) service/open hours
• (S) services

Stage 1 of Idaho Rebounds 

(B) Doors locked. Arranged PC access in an isolated location. Bookdrop closed.

(C) Physical distancing, masks, disinfectant (wipes or spray), hand sanitizer, gloves, hand washing protocol.

(H) No-contact service hours: M-F 11-6, S 11-2

(S) Curbside for in-house materials, 2 PCs per location by appointment in isolation - no staff in immediate area but available by phone. Staff fielding public questions via phones/email/IMchat

Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds 

(B) Doors locked. Arranged PC access. Bookdrop opens during this time.

(C) Physical distancing, plastic desk shield, masks, disinfectant (wipes/spray), hand sanitizer, gloves, hand washing protocol

(H) Service hours: M-F 11-6, S 11-2

(S) Curbside for in-house materials, 2 or more PCs per location by appointment in isolation. Staff fielding public questions via phones/email/IMchat. 

Stage 3 of Idaho Rebounds 

(B) Buildings open with limitations on use, number at once (7 HSB, 10, SB, 15 LHB/VB) and length of time 30 minutes. General computer use and in isolation by appointment. Public masks encouraged and provided if needed. Bookdrops open.

(C) Physical distancing, plastic desk shield, masks, disinfectant (wipes/spray), hand sanitizer, gloves, hand washing protocol.

(H) Service hours: M-S 11-6 (HSB S 11-2)

(S) Curbside and in-house access. We request minimal browsing of items on shelves - once touched - place on an isolation cart. General computer use and by appointment. Play areas closed or limited to items easily sanitized and available to one family at a time. No programs. Public meetings may be scheduled under certain circumstances. Only one or those of the same household in study rooms. Room use is limited to 90 minutes. Outreach conducted under specific conditions.

Stage 4 of Idaho Rebounds

(B) Buildings open with limitations eased. Public masks encouraged and provided if needed.

(C) Physical distancing, plastic desk shield, masks, disinfectant (wipes/spray), hand sanitizer, gloves, hand washing protocol

(H) Open service hours: M-S 11-6 (HSB S 11-2)

(S) Curbside and in-house access. We request minimal browsing of items on shelves - once touched - place on an isolation cart. General computer use and by appointment. Play areas limited to items easily sanitized. Programming limited to book groups or other small and physically distanced. Public meetings limited to 25, less in smaller rooms. Outreach conducted under specific conditions. 

Post Stages

(B) Open, no limitations other than continuing physical distancing. Public masks encouraged and provided if needed.

(C) Physical distancing, plastic desk shield, masks, disinfectant (wipes/spray), hand sanitizer, gloves, hand washing protocol

(H) Regular service hours

(S) Regular services with physical distancing. Programming is limited to small numbers and spread out in a room. Public group size only as room can allow appropriately distanced.