Libraries

Allow libraries to operate on a click and collect/phone and collect basis
Add to existing schemes where volunteers deliver books to vulnerable people.

Why the contribution is important

Books are extremely important and could be a lifeline to those isolating at home.Books could be kept in the library for 3 days before being lent out to anyone else.Risk is low and potential benefit is high.

by Bethan on May 05, 2020 at 10:29PM

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Average rating: 4.5
Based on: 11 votes

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  • Posted by seileasdar May 06, 2020 at 00:14

    This is basically a good idea, but might need further scientific research to guarantee the safety of items borrowed by various people.
    Just letting them sit for 3 days might not be enough, people touch individual pages, and there are various materials involved in production of a book which might potentially harbour the virus on different time scales.
    Maybe libraries need to proactively 'decontaminate' books before lending them out again.

  • Posted by Kit100 May 06, 2020 at 13:03

    Yes please! My son is reading a lot at home and I can afford to buy some new books, but not everyone can.

    It's so important for kids to be able to read books they enjoy so that they grow to love reading.

  • Posted by Kit100 May 06, 2020 at 13:04

    Plus for elderly people the library can be a lifeline. They can't buy cheap books from charity shops right now.
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