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Library Re-Opening and Curbside Pick-up

Since April 24 public libraries have been allowed to provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials. In the past week, libraries across Wisconsin have started to plan for re-opening, and we are beginning to provide information about re-opening dates for libraries within the South Central Library System.

More information is available at www.scls.info/librariesbounceback.

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Unemployment Insurance Updates and Videos

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many individuals and families across Wisconsin, and unemployment claims have skyrocketed.

Read more in Online Update.

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Sanitizing Staff and Patron Electronic Devices

SCLS recommends these general guidelines regarding sanitizing electronic devices in between staff and patron use

Read more in Online Update.

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Baraboo Library Re-Opening: One Library’s Experience

A couple people have asked how re-opening has gone at Baraboo Public Library, so thought I would share our experience.

Read more in Online Update.

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Compassionate Accountability: Resources to Help Library Staff

As libraries are working on their re-opening plans, one of the questions that has come up is how staff can best de-escalate challenging situations that may arise. Dealing with challenging behavior or situations isn't new in libraries.

Read more in Online Update.

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Guidelines for Re-opening Wisconsin Public Libraries

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI), in collaboration with leaders from all 16 Wisconsin regional library systems that represent all 380 public libraries, have developed general guidelines, clarification, and best practices for local libraries to eventually re-open to the public.

Read more in Online Update.

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