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NMPL Service Strategies for County Pandemic/Epidemic Ratings Metrics

*Chart metrics and strategies may be adjusted by the Library Boa​rd 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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​"Fantastic programming for all ages, staff that remember patrons' names and interests, a wide range of books, movies, music, and periodicals. The NMPL is definitely at the heart of the community."

​"Amazing resource for this small community! The mobile hot spots you can check out make those long summer drives great for everyone's high tech gadgets!"

"It is unusual for a town of our size to have a library of this caliber! The children's department is second to NONE! Couldn't be more proud!"

"I love that kids are allowed to be kids in their section of the library! Fun memories = children who will love books forever, Keep up the awesome work!"

"One of the best small town libraries in the country."

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  • News
  • 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!
  • Contact