Yesterday it was 6 months since the first state of alarm was declared. That March 12, the physical libraries closed and all the activities that were planned were suspended. Although we look at the autumn with some fear, libraries are open again, but we have had to get used to new operating rules.
Public libraries, and school libraries, continue to have the fundamental function of supporting the community, and proposing sufficient encouragement to create the literacy base necessary in the entire population. So, despite the discomforts, don't stop taking your children to libraries.
Encouragement of reading in libraries
Municipal and regional libraries are resuming their activities, among which the animation to reading stands out. Almost all of them continue to divide book clubs, literary gatherings or creative writing workshops by age. Many of these activities They will not be held in person but through electronic channels, such as YouTube or other platforms and applications. For example, through the videoconference with Jitsi Meet ...
Now, to attend an event, it will be necessary to reserve a place. The capacity will be much more limited. It will be necessary to use a mask and the distance of 1,5 meters between the participants will be maintained. Depending on the area the library is in, it may have to be closed. There are libraries that have provided a lottery system when there are many requests to attend an activity.
In children's activities, from three years to sixth of Primary Education, they continue to bet on the storyteller. And book clubs are still going on for everyone, so don't deprive your kids of commenting on their favorite books and comics. In addition, in different libraries the Bibliojoven Club, online, for young people from 12 years old who like to read, write and technology.
Health security protocol that libraries follow
So that you are calm when taking your child to a library, we tell you that there are a minimum of measures that all libraries, even those in the neighborhood, are taking since their opening. Let's say this is a minimum protocol, and that according to the municipality, or the autonomous community to which they belong is expanded. School libraries, in most of the centers remain closed, or the space is used as classrooms, but there are also exceptions.
Disinfection and cleaning of libraries, buildings, furniture, work equipment and collections following the recommendations of the health authorities. It will be constant and more frequently throughout the day. It is necessary to take into account the disinfection of the materials that are provided.
The behavioral, hygiene and sanitary standards for library staff. Norms that range from limiting interaction between colleagues and users, wearing disposable gloves and masks daily, using hydroalcoholic gels ... In most libraries access has been limited, therefore libraries have to communicate what services are available. So find out well about which ones are closest to home.
Ideas to make libraries work better
There are many things that can be done from libraries, which have been adapted to continue complying with the work to encourage reading and others. We tell you some ideas that are already being carried out:
Provide audiobooks sick or elderly people, who due to their characteristics are deprived of going out on the streets often. This loan can be made by courier and can be extended to paper books.
Through the Internet and in a simple and enjoyable way, some librarians, and librarians, are sharing tutorials and personalized courses, to teach how to make video calls, applications, digital security, video editing. In this sense, as a reliable source, libraries could have a YouTube channel, with reliable news on health and solving common doubts.
The idea that transcends all these examples is that libraries do not close services, but rather that a strategy is created to solve the needs that society is having at this time. Must be easy and simple to do tasks, by the user, user, how to register, reservation of workshops, rooms, reading positions ...