Reading over @AIHA guidelines for library reopening safety and struck by 2 points that aren& #39;t being discussed (p. 4):
1. disinfecting air intakes and returns daily
2. increase of fresh air mixture (while maintaining 40-60% RH https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">)

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Librarians& #39; focus (in my experience) has been focused on the shared handling of physical collections and placing patron-used books in "quarantine" and how long that quarantine period should be. #covidcollectionscare

But it increasingly looks that COVID-19 is spread primarily through airborne transmission (perhaps even from "super-spreaders"). Bringing people into facilities with recirculated air, even if patrons/staff are socially distanced from each other, is...a risk. #covidcollectionscare

Which is perhaps all just to say that conversations about reopening should include plans for staff (janitorial or other) to clean alllllllllllllllll the air vents. Everyday. #covidcollectionscare

And perhaps with existing HVAC systems and new air exchange recommendations, we will be challenged to care for both people and permanent collections? #covidcollectionscare