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NMPL Service Strategies for County Pandemic/Epidemic Ratings Metrics
*Chart metrics and strategies may be adjusted by the Library Board based on future pandemic/epidemic situations.
Blue Metric
(
*7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate from in.gov)
Less Than 5%
Masks optional in library building
Hand sanitizing stations available throughout library
Curbside services available
Cleaning all returned materials with Concept 256
Optional use of protective shields at circulation desks
Yellow Metric (
*7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate from in.gov)
5% to 9.9%
Masks optional but encouraged in library building
Hand sanitizing stations available throughout library
Curbside services available
Cleaning all returned materials with Concept 256
Employ use of protective shields at circulation desks
Orange Metric (
*7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate from in.gov)
10% to 14.9%
Masks required for all indoor programs
Masks recommended in library building
Hand sanitizing stations available throughout library
Employ social distancing measures
Curbside services strongly promoted
Increase virtual programming
Cleaning all returned materials with Concept 256
Employ use of protective shields at circulation desks
Increase usage of ultraviolet disinfecting equipment
Increase disinfection of playroom
Staff awareness to stay at home when ill or symptomatic - get COVID testing
Red Metric (
*7-Day All Tests Positivity Rate from in.gov)
15% or greater
Masks required at all times in library building
Hand sanitizing stations available throughout library
Employ social distancing measures
Curbside services strongly promoted
Encourage use of e-library, online databases, virtual programs usage
Increase virtual programming
Cleaning all returned materials with Concept 256
Staff utilize protective gloves when cleaning returned materials
Employ use of protective shields at circulation desks
Possible social distancing measures employed in computer stations
Potential Blocher Room restrictions (masks required, room occupancy limits)
Potential Meeting room restrictions (masks required, room occupancy limits)
Utilize air scrubbers in programming spaces
Increase usage of ultraviolet disinfecting equipment
Increase disinfection of playroom/limitation of items
Daily disinfecting of computer labs
Staff awareness to stay home when ill or symptomatic - get COVID testing
If greater than
(25%-30%
)
Masks required at all times in library building
Hand sanitizing stations available throughout library
Employ social distancing measures
Curbside services strongly promoted
Encourage use of e-library, online databases, virtual programs usage
Increase virtual programming
Virtual programming only
Cleaning all returned materials with Concept 256
Staff utilize protective gloves when cleaning returned materials
Employ use of protective shields at circulation desks
Close half of the computers in the computer labs to keep patrons socially distanced
Blocher Room closed to the public
Meeting rooms, playroom, and makerspace closed to the public
Increase usage of ultraviolet disinfecting equipment
Daily disinfecting of computer labs
Staff awareness to stay home when ill or symptomatic - get COVID testing
If greater than
(30% and over)
Library is closed to the public, and moves to curbside only services for materials and document services, or altered hours of operation
Staffing adjustments
Signage, and social media announcements regarding changes
Virtual programming only
Virtual board meetings
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ABOUT
HOURS & LOCATION
NMPL SERVICE STRATEGIES DURING COVID
HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD
COLLECTIONS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
LONG RANGE PLAN
MERCH
NEWSLETTER
POLICIES
STAFF
STAFF REVIEWS & BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS
CATALOG
CATALOG
COLLECTIONS
>
COLLECTIONS
MAKERSPACE-2-GO
BINGE BOXES
EQUIPMENT
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
MOBILE HOTSPOTS
NEW ADULT MATERIALS
NEW YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
NEW CHILDREN'S MATERIALS
SENSORY KITS
MATERIAL REQUEST
PROGRAMS
CALENDAR & PROGRAMMING
WINTER READING PROGRAM
KIDS
>
WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
KID'S PROGRAMMING
PROGRAMMING PHOTOS
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
SENSORY KITS
SUMMER READING
NEW CHILDRENS MATERIAL
TEENS
>
TEEN PROGRAMS
NEW YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
SUMMER READING
ADULTS
>
ADULT PROGRAMS
SUMMER READING
NEW MATERIALS
PROGRAMMING NEWS
NEWSLETTER
TEXT ALERTS
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
MAKERSPACE-2-GO
SERVICES
MOBILE PRINTING
BLOCHER COMMUNITY ROOM
THE COMMUNITY PANTRY
COMPUTER LAB, 3D PRINTER & CONVERSION STATION
CURBSIDE PICK UP
FLAT PLAYGROUND
GENEALOGY
>
GENEALOGY SERVICES
INDIANA ROOM FINDS
HOMEBOUND SERVICES
INDIANA STATE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS & SERVICES
INSPIRE
E-LIBRARIES
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
MAKERSPACE
MAKERSPACE-2-GO
MEETING ROOMS
SEED LIBRARY
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
BECOME A NMPL SPONSOR
SUMMER READING SPONSORS
WINTER READING SPONSORS
FRIENDS OF NMPL
DONATE
ABOUT FRIENDS OFTHE LIBRARY
BECOME A FOL MEMBER
FOL BOOK SALE
GIFT BASKET SILENT AUCTION
SUPPORT FOL FOR FREE!
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