Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

[Antonia Stechler via Hasafran]

Temple Emunah Library in Lexington is doing a similar thing. The synagogue is 
on lockdown.

But our outer storm door is open 24-7 because we have a video camera monitoring 
it.

Books are left on a table for borrowers, and Returns are deposited in a 
cardboard box.

Some members are so appreciative!

Toni Stechler
Lexington MA

> On Jun 14, 2020, at 3:59 PM, rhaus_com--- via Hasafran 
>  wrote:
> 
> Since it took a while to get our online catalog 
> https://fisherlibrary.rmwebopac.com/  
> up and running, we are only now getting to curbside checkout. But our system 
> is pretty simple: 
> 
> 1) Search for an item or items in the catalog and reserve.
> 
> 2) Staff (i.e. me) checks item out and notifies patron.
> 
> 3) Item is placed on a table inside an outer storm door of our synagogue 
> (which is open M-F 8am-2pm) for pick up. Returns are accomplished the same 
> way. Our open hours aren't ideal, esp for parents who are working from home. 
> But 2pm is when our building manager locks up. I have also allowed certain 
> people to return items any hour of the day to my home or mail them in.
> 
> 4) Returned items will be in quarantine for 24 hours, wiped off, then 
> shelved. We are a small library, so this isn't hard logistically.
> 
> We have yet to decide on delivery for those unable or unwilling to make the 
> trip. That might be on a case by case basis. But so far, we have not had 
> requests.
> 
> 
> Rachel Haus
> Library Director
> Congregation of Moses Fisher Library
> Kalamazoo MI
> 
> 
> On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 06:48:34 PM EDT, Andrea Rapp via Hasafran 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> We are starting to consider this - members reserving/requesting library items 
> than having a pick up time curbside outside.
>There are many factors to consider, so I am wondering whether any other 
> synagogue libraries are looking at the possibility.
> 
> Andrea Rapp
> Wise Temple, Cincinnati
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Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

[Ann Abrams via Hasafran]

Thanks to Andrea for initiating this, and to Rachel's response. This is
very helpful to me, right now, as I've been asked to give input re: how the
library space should/could be used for the unforeseeable future, as well as
possible services like curbside.

I'd encourage folks to research what your area public libraries are
doing.   Massachusetts librarians have been great about posting what
they're doing.

Here's an article from the Boston Globe that may be of interest for a lot
of reasons:

Sequel to a lockdown: Libraries offer curbside book service as they move
toward reopening their doors
By John Laidler Globe Correspondent,Updated June 11, 2020, 5:15 p.m.



1

[image: Assistant librarian Sandy Bumpus holds up a book to get a patron's
attention outside the Abington Public Library, which recently began
offering curbside service.]Assistant librarian Sandy Bumpus holds up a book
to get a patron's attention outside the Abington Public Library, which
recently began offering curbside service.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

When the Abington Public Library had to shutter its building March 13 due
to COVID-19, the move came as a blow to its staff members.

“Not being able to provide the town with the open and welcoming community
center — which is what libraries are — is heartbreaking,” said Deborah
Grimmett, the town’s library director.

But it did not take long for the library to find a way to continue serving
the public despite the pandemic.

“We quickly adapted,” Grimmett said, noting that within days of the
closure, staff — working from home — began shifting many of the library’s
programs to a virtual format, including book club meetings, author visits,
and story times. The library also expanded its digital book, audio, and
movie offerings, and plans a virtual summer reading program.


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Most recently, Abington began offering curbside pickup of books and other
materials on May 26,when libraries statewide were allowed to begin
providing that service under the state’s reopening plan.

Libraries will be allowed to offer limited public access to their buildings
during the next phase of the state’s reopening plan, with some expected to
begin doing so by August. No projected dates have been set for when
libraries can fully reopen.

Despite the temporary loss of their facilities, municipal libraries across
Massachusetts have been at full throttle through the health crisis, rolling
out new and expanded remote services to compensate for the loss of
in-person ones even as they prepare for gradual reopening.

“It’s incredibly difficult for everyone,” said Celeste Bruno,
communications director for the state Board of Library Commissioners. “One
thing we’ve all learned from the pandemic is that human interaction is
essential.”

But she is not surprised libraries were able to adjust. “It’s the sort of
thing libraries do,” Bruno said. “It’s all about meeting the needs of their
communities, and when the community couldn’t come through the door,
libraries got online and started making this happen.”


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In addition to their virtual programming events — which are cataloged on a
new website maintained by the Board of Library Commissioners — libraries
have continued to serve residents through loans of eBooks and audiobooks, a
service expanded statewide last year.

“Our eBook borrowing is through the roof,” said Paul Engle, Brockton’s
library director, a trend also reported by other libraries.

“We are incredibly busy,” said Mark Contois, Framingham’s library director,
noting that when the library closed, “We pivoted and became a 24-7
electronic library.”

The city’s library patrons now can participate through Zoom in programs
ranging from knitting club sessions to stretching classes and history
talks. The library also launched a YouTube channel to air story times for
adults and other entertainment, expanded its online databases, and began a
new feature in which patrons can chat online with a library staff member.

Library staff also have stepped out of 

Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

[rhaus_com--- via Hasafran]

Since it took a while to get our online catalog 
https://fisherlibrary.rmwebopac.com/ up and running, we are only now getting to 
curbside checkout. But our system is pretty simple: 
1) Search for an item or items in the catalog and reserve.
2) Staff (i.e. me) checks item out and notifies patron.
3) Item is placed on a table inside an outer storm door of our synagogue (which 
is open M-F 8am-2pm) for pick up. Returns are accomplished the same way. Our 
open hours aren't ideal, esp for parents who are working from home. But 2pm is 
when our building manager locks up. I have also allowed certain people to 
return items any hour of the day to my home or mail them in.
4) Returned items will be in quarantine for 24 hours, wiped off, then shelved. 
We are a small library, so this isn't hard logistically.
We have yet to decide on delivery for those unable or unwilling to make the 
trip. That might be on a case by case basis. But so far, we have not had 
requests.

Rachel HausLibrary DirectorCongregation of Moses Fisher LibraryKalamazoo MI 

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 06:48:34 PM EDT, Andrea Rapp via Hasafran 
 wrote:  
 
 We are starting to consider this - members reserving/requesting library items 
than having a pick up time curbside outside.   There are many factors to 
consider, so I am wondering whether any other synagogue libraries are looking 
at the possibility.
Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__
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Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

[Susan Dubin via Hasafran]

We are looking at a way to mail materials to patrons as a regular service.

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From: Andrea Rapp via Hasafran
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:48 PM
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

We are starting to consider this - members reserving/requesting library items 
than having a pick up time curbside outside.
   There are many factors to consider, so I am wondering whether any other 
synagogue libraries are looking at the possibility.

Andrea Rapp
Wise Temple, Cincinnati

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[ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

[Andrea Rapp via Hasafran]

We are starting to consider this - members reserving/requesting library items 
than having a pick up time curbside outside.   There are many factors to 
consider, so I am wondering whether any other synagogue libraries are looking 
at the possibility.
Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__
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