Precautionary Closing of Library Due to COVID-19 Exposure
The Smith Memorial Library will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 23, as an employee has been exposed outside of work to someone with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. The employee has not tested positive for COVID-19 and has had no close contact with the public. Library staff who have had close contact with the employee have been asked not to report to work for the time being, in line with our safety plan; thus we need to suspend library operations during this time.
We expect the closing will remain in effect until at least Nov. 30 when we will re-evaluate the situation in line with our safety plan and health department regulations.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Safety Guidelines:
▪ Capacity is limited, face coverings are required and social distancing rules apply.
▪ Children uner 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
▪ Computers and office services are available on a limited basis
▪ Enhanced sanitization and book-quarantine protocols are in place.
▪ Touch-less browsing is encouraged. Safe return bins are located throughout the library.
▪ Transactions are contact-free; preferred payment is exact change.
▪ Newspapers are currently unavailable; magazines may be checked out by request.
▪ In-person programs, meetings and food and beverage sharing are not permitted.
▪ Remote services continue at smithlibrary.com, library@chq.org or 716.357.6296.
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About The Smith
The Smith Memorial Library of Chautauqua Institution anchors the southern end of Bestor Plaza.
A member of the Chautauqua-Cattaragus Library System, The Smith offers year round services to the community:
- Broad collection of circulating and archival materials
- Access to ebooks and digital audio through your mobile device
- InterLibrary Loan services, reference assistance, and basic tech help
- WiFi, laptop workstations, and public desktop computers
- Copy and print capability
Mission
To enrich the lives of the greater CHQ community by providing access to materials in a variety of formats, as well as other appropriate library services, for the purposes of education, intellectual stimulation, and pleasure; and to do so within the framework of the accepted principles of the library profession.
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