Minuteman Topic 1: Collections by MassLibSystem https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj Examples: dealing with backed up returns, handling items coming in, changes to lending policy en-us 2020-04-27 19:49:29 UTC 2023-02-20 21:17:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Thoughts about materials handling? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279037 Do items need to quarantine, and how to handle that. Any guidance from MBLC re: materials quarantine]]> 2020-04-29 14:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279037 Purchasing? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279223

]]> 2020-04-29 14:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279223 Quarantining returns? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279355 2020-04-29 14:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279355 Currently backed up returns https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279371 2020-04-29 14:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539279371 Spending materials budget before fiscal year end https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539284450 How to expedite purchasing with publishers and distributors are shut down]]> 2020-04-29 14:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539284450 Implementing curbside delivery. https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539285799 2020-04-29 14:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539285799 Accommodating increase in digital materials spending https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539292046 2020-04-29 14:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539292046 If patrons continue to place holds during shut-down, how do we catch up with reestablishing reasonable hold ratios for physical copies of materials? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539295208 2020-04-29 14:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539295208 When patrons are allowed in the buildings, what about browsers, picking and putting down materials https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539295557 2020-04-29 14:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539295557 When we do get to a phased approach of libraries reopening, are we considering only having local collections available for local pickup (i.e. no statewide delivery)? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539295815 2020-04-29 14:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539295815 Overreacting? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539296098 Concerned we'll be quarantining materials for far longer than is really necessary, scientifically.

]]> 2020-04-29 14:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539296098 Digital Collection price per use model. https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539296443 We need more digital access for patrons, but some vendors price per use model sucks, and is not affordable even for a well off library. Perhaps the state can support this need? 

]]> 2020-04-29 14:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539296443 Guidance on if/when it is safe to accept donations of materials. https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539296613 2020-04-29 14:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539296613 public computer access, if that can be considered part of the collection https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539297580 2020-04-29 14:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539297580 Limited returns to every third day? How to coordinate communication around different policies within network https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539299109 2020-04-29 14:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539299109 How to get services to people who don't have tech/internet access while we are closed https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539300035 2020-04-29 14:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539300035 Book drops https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539300122 To close them or leave open- what's the rationale behind closing them? Will this lead to people leaving things outside?

]]> 2020-04-29 14:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539300122 Will the public return? or continue to use Amazon? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539300185 2020-04-29 14:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539300185 When will it be safe to deliver to elderly housing/homebound patrons? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539303044 2020-04-29 14:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539303044 Can you really safely disinfect thousands of books that have circulated? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539303740 2020-04-29 14:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539303740 Contactless Pick Up https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539309548 I saw someone was asking about it, and I wanted to upload the file for all to see

]]> 2020-04-29 14:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539309548 More access points for checkout, to help people who don't have an internet connection? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539315028 2020-04-29 14:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539315028 https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539317663 Communication strategy with staff and public that there is zero evidence  of transmission via paper

]]> 2020-04-29 14:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539317663 Materials delivery for most vulnerable populations (seniors)? https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539323432 2020-04-29 14:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MassLibSystem/g15uuhosnfghxrxj/wish/539323432