Emergency – 404b
Approved by the Administrative Council June 18, 2020
St. Joseph Public Library
Guidelines for Disinfecting Library Branches with Staff and/or Patrons Present
Germs than can infect people are mostly found in high touch areas such as:
• doors: handles, latches and other high touch areas • phones
• desks
• toilet flush handles • keyboards
• faucet handles
• soap dispenser levers
• sink countertops
• baby changing tables
Library custodial staff cleans library branches daily, Monday – Friday. In response to welcoming the public back into library branches while the COVD-19 pandemic is still active as a precaution library staff will periodically disinfect high touch areas.
• Library staff will frequently wash and sanitize their hands throughout the workday.
• Library staff will wipe down work surfaces before and after they use a workspace that is used by other staff.
• High touch areas used by patrons will be sanitized every two hours.
• While EPA registered (in relation to the coronavirus) disinfectant spray is available, staff will follow manufacture directions and spray areas, allowing them to dry.
• While EPA registered (in relation to the coronavirus) disinfectant wipes are available, staff can opt to use them and will follow manufacture directions to disinfect surfaces
• If a bleach solution is used surfaces will be sprayed, the solution will be left on the surface for at least one minute and then wiped down with a paper towel.
o To make a bleach solution mix:
5 Tablespoons (1/3 cup) of bleach per gallon of water OR
4 teaspoons of bleach per quart of water
• 70% isopropyl alcohol, or an alcohol wipe, can be used to clean electronic surfaces