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Pandemic Response archived 6-9-20As Illinois enters phase 3 of Restore Illinois, the LME Library has moved to our phase 2 of our reopening plan. We continue to monitor the directives provided by federal, state and local governments and encourage our library users to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
During this time our website is still open for business as usual. We appreciate your patience and we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. In addition, curbside pickup is also available - just call 385-4540 to request items and set a pickup time. As of May 29th, our public computers are available by appointment. Please call the library Mondays-Fridays 9am-3pm or Saturdays 9am-1pm to arrange access. Users will be limited to the computer area and will not have access to the entire library at this time.
The library building has been closed to the public since March 18, 2020 and we will be reopening in phases. The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our first priority. Actions to increase social distancing are the best way to contain the spread of COVID-19, according to the CDC. As we reopen, we will continue to carry out extra cleaning and disinfecting of the building.
We will stop charging all overdue fines and extend due dates on all currently checked out materials until June 12. Don’t feel the need to return anything while we are closed. Just stay home and enjoy!
You can also continue to use the library without visiting by downloading eBooks; listening to downloadable and streaming audiobooks; reading digital comics, newspapers, and magazines; learning a language; and much more. Stay connected with us on social media like facebook for more ideas for things to do with your library card, and ways to stay healthy and happy during this complicated time.
We look forward to seeing you online and in person again soon. We’d like to remind the public these service reductions are being done to slow down disease transmission. We are complying with the Governor's recommendations to "flatten the curve" as we work to balance the best interests of the Princeville community with efforts to contain the outbreak.
The LME Library continues to be committed to creating an environment that is safe for our staff and users and minimizes the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are taking these measures to share with you information about it and the steps we are taking to keep our users safe.
Resources: The library has created a resource list and will continue to add to it as more resources are located. We have put it on our website under RESOURCES | CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES http://lmelibrary.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=736&Itemid=267
We have already posted some information on our Librarian’s Blog. The first post was on March 10, 2020 http://librarylill.blogspot.com/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19.html
What LME Library is doing to help prevent the spread of any infectious diseases: We are currently following the recommendations and guidelines set forth by the Centers for disease Control (CDC) and the Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD). We are also following the Illinois Department of Public Health's (IDPH) guidelines for Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities and frequently reviewing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's information for workers.
What you can do to help: Your help is greatly appreciated to help minimize the spread of disease. Here are some simple steps you can take to help.
There are additional practices in this handout from the CDC on Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe
We'll continue to keep the public informed as the pandemic progresses. Stay safe and stop the spread. Pandemic ResponseThe LME Library will be open to public with extra precautions starting June 10th.
The LME Library has moved to our phase 3 of our reopening procedures. We will continue to monitor the directives provided by federal, state and local officials and are committed to creating an environment that minimizes the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 (coronavirus). The following measures have been enacted to lower the risk to both our staff and our library users of exposure to, and infection with, the novel coronavirus.
Facility Use Limitations Health Awareness: Patrons and staff are asked to be aware of their own health. If you feel unwell, please stay home. Hours of Operation: The library has shortened hours of operation due to concerns about length of exposure increasing risk but we will increase hours if able (Hours as of 9/8/20 are Monday 9am-8pm Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm). Entering & Existing Facility: All entrances are open as of 9/8/20. Visit Duration: Users will be asked to minimize the time they spend in the building. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Furniture and toys have been removed to discourage gathering and lingering. Hygiene Practices: Create social distancing of at least 6 feet from other people whenever possible. Wash your hands with soap and water often or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Masks should be worn over the nose and mouth by everyone who can wear them. If you cannot wear a mask, please contact us for curbside services. Rooms & Programs: The meeting and study rooms are closed and unavailable. Library programming is limited to online, outdoor, and take & make kits. No meeting room reservations are being accepted. Computer Use: Only certain public computers will be available for use and patrons are encouraged to limit their entire time in the library to less than one hour. Holds delivery: System-wide delivery of materials from other libraries restarted on June 29th.
Alternatives to Library Visits For patrons unable to enter public spaces, the library will continue to offer the following services:
Due to quarantining practices, we have stopped charging all overdue fines at this time. We are following our library system's guidelines for quarantine. Currently, quarantine time length is 3 days. Items returned to the LME Library are quarantined for 24 hours before discharging. For this reason, you may see items on your library record even after they have been returned. However, all items will be discharged fine free and any accumulated fines will be removed.
We appreciate your patience and we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. According to the CDC, three actions can help protect you and your loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Watch your distance (stay 6 feet apart from others who do not live in your household). Wear a mask. As we continue our reopening procedures, we will continue to monitor government recommendations as well as carry out extra cleaning and disinfecting of the building.
You can continue to use the library without visiting by downloading eBooks; listening to downloadable and streaming audiobooks; reading digital comics, newspapers, and magazines; learning a language; and much more. Stay connected with us on social media like facebook for more ideas for things to do with your library card, and ways to stay healthy and happy during this complicated time. We look forward to seeing you online and in person again soon.
Resources: The library has created a resource list and will continue to add to it as more resources are located. We have put it on our website under RESOURCES | CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES http://lmelibrary.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=736&Itemid=267
Our first post regarding the novel coronavirus on our Librarian's blog was on March 10, 2020 http://librarylill.blogspot.com/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19.html
What LME Library is doing to help prevent the spread of any infectious diseases: We are currently following the recommendations in Restore Illinois and guidelines set forth by the Centers for disease Control (CDC) and the Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD). We are also following the Illinois Department of Public Health's (IDPH) guidelines for Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities and frequently reviewing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's information for workers.
What you can do to help: Your help is greatly appreciated to help minimize the spread of disease. Here are some simple steps you can take to help.
There are additional practices in this handout from the CDC on Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe
We'll continue to keep the public informed as mitigation measures change. Stay safe and stop the spread. Pandemic Response May Archived 5-20-20Due to the Governor’s “stay at home” order extension (Illinois Executive Order 2020-32), the library will continue to be closed to the public until further notice. We continue to monitor the directives provided by federal, state and local governments and encourage our library users to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
During this time our website is still open for business as usual. We appreciate your patience and we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times.
The library building has been closed to the public since March 18, 2020. Closing the library was an extraordinarily difficult decision that we have made only because of these extraordinary circumstances. The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our first priority. Early actions to increase social distancing are the best way to contain the spread of COVID-19, according to the CDC. While we are closed, we will continue to carry out extra cleaning and disinfecting of the building.
We will stop charging all overdue fines and extend due dates on all currently checked out materials until June 12. Don’t feel the need to return anything while we are closed. Just stay home and enjoy!
You can also continue to use the library without visiting by downloading eBooks; listening to downloadable and streaming audiobooks; reading digital comics, newspapers, and magazines; learning a language; and much more. Stay connected with us on social media like facebook for more ideas for things to do with your library card, and ways to stay healthy and happy during this complicated time.
We look forward to seeing you online and in person again soon. We’d like to remind the public these service reductions are being done to slow down disease transmission. We are complying with the Governor's recommendations to "flatten the curve" as we work to balance the best interests of the Princeville community with efforts to contain the outbreak.
The LME Library continues to be committed to creating an environment that is safe for our staff and users and minimizes the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are taking these measures to share with you information about it and the steps we are taking to keep our users safe.
Resources: The library has created a resource list and will continue to add to it as more resources are located. We have put it on our website under RESOURCES | CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES http://lmelibrary.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=736&Itemid=267
We have already posted some information on our Librarian’s Blog. The first post was on March 10, 2020 http://librarylill.blogspot.com/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19.html
What LME Library is doing to help prevent the spread of any infectious diseases: We are currently following the recommendations and guidelines set forth by the Centers for disease Control (CDC) and the Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD). We are also following the Illinois Department of Public Health's (IDPH) guidelines for Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities and frequently reviewing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's information for workers.
What you can do to help: Your help is greatly appreciated to help minimize the spread of disease. Here are some simple steps you can take to help.
There are additional practices in this handout from the CDC on Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe
We'll continue to keep the public informed as the pandemic progresses. Stay safe and stop the spread. Coronavirus Resources
World Health Organzation (WHO) video on hand washing www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PmVJQUCm4E
Center for Disease Control Coronavirus page www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's information for workers
World Health Organization's site to combat misinformation
Worldometers Cononavirus Outbreak www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
CDC Case Tracker https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker
COVID-19 Projections https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections
IL Dept of Public Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CORVID-19) www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Peoria County Health Department’s Page on COVID-19 www.pcchd.org/289/COVID-19-Coronavirus
What is my Covid risk? (Center for Digital Health, Brown University) mycovidrisk.app
COVID Explained - Emily Oster (economics, Brown Univ.) is perhaps best known for her evidence-based guides, but her latest project finds her teaming up with Galit Alter (medicine, Harvard Medical Sch.) and researchers and students at institutions including Brown, MIT, Harvard, and Massachusetts General Hospital to launch COVID Explained, a site that aims to provide unbiased, comprehensive information to help people make good decisions. https://explaincovid.org/
University of Toronto How to spot misinformation about the coronavirus https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/faq/how-can-i-spot-misinformation-about-coronavirus-and-covid-19?utm_source=ILL&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=covidnews
Big Table Peoria's COVID-19 resources https://data.greaterpeoria.us/greater-peoria-covid/
All in Illinois https://www.enjoyillinois.com/allinillinois
Illinois Municipal League COVID-19 Resources https://www.iml.org/covid
Illinois Library Association https://www.ila.org/advocacy/covid-19-resources#Illinois%20Department%20of%20Public%20Health%20Resources
How you can helpGet Us PPE https://getusppe.org Illinois PPE Network https://sites.google.com/margalus.com/illinoisppe/home OSF HealthCare Response for Novel Coronavirus https://www.osfhealthcare.org/covid19/give/ UnityPoint Hospital's "How to Help" page https://www.unitypoint.org/help.aspx University of Utah Libraries PPE page https://campusguides.lib.utah.edu/PPE
Library informationLME Library's Pademic Response page http://lmelibrary.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=737:pandemic-response&catid=23:pending
Illinos Library Association https://www.ila.org/advocacy/coronavirus-resources
Everylibrary’s Resources for Libraries on Coronavirus www.everylibrary.org/resources_for_libraries_on_coronavirus
ALA’s Pandemic Preparedness www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness
Reaching Across Illinois Library System COVID-19 https://www.railslibraries.info/issues/178451
Heartland Library Sytem COVID-19 https://www.illinoisheartland.org/covid19
IMLS COVID-19 Resources for Libraries and Museums https://www.imls.gov/covid-19-resources-libraries-and-museums
IMLS Midigating COVID-19 When Managing Library Collections https://www.imls.gov/webinars/mitigating-covid-19-when-managing-paper-based-circulating-and-other-types-collections
WebJunction's Libraries and the Coronavirus: Evolving Information and Resources
EDGE Library Coronavirus Resources https://www.libraryedge.org/coronavirus
Library 2.0 Libraries Stepping Up (recorded sessions) https://www.library20.com/page/crisis
Libraries and 3D Printer-made Masks, Face Shields, and Component Parts for High-Risk Health Care Workers https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ASAX7VEU6jb3vMcD9XxLB1iW_zXBZjWWndHK3dbZgHk/edit
Letter from the Illinois State Library alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/en_US/RSAwebsite/search/asset/8468/
Memo from the Department of Central Management Services alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/en_US/RSAwebsite/search/asset/8469/
Princeville Peony ProjectIn 2020, the Lillie M. Evans Library District is starting the Princeville Peony Project or P3. We are working with the Princeville Heritage Museum and other community organizations to locate, photograph, and identify Auten peonies still growing in and around Princeville. This project will take several years to complete, but we hope to start cataloging some of the iconic images of Princeville—the Auten peonies. Do you have an Auten peony? If you are certain you have an Auten variety, please fill out this form online or call the library sometime between May 18-June 18. Please contact us after your peonies have started blooming so that we can get photos for identification purposes. The library website is lmelibrary.org and our phone number is 385-4540. For 2020, we are focusing only on peonies that residents know for sure are Auten varieties. In subsequent years, we hope to open identification to possible Auten varieties but we want to focus on the known specimens first. Thank you for helping us preserve our local history! |
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