Q. COVID- 19: How safe is it actually to come and study in the Library?

We have implemented measures above and beyond government guidance to offer the safest environment we possibly can, these include:

• Face coverings are mandatory for all Library users. (This is subject to the usual exclusions for medical reasons).
• 2M socially distanced queuing lanes and floor markings
• 2M study desk configurations and removal of non-compliant furniture
• Enhanced regular cleaning of public areas and toilets with frequent wipe-down of high contact services
• Wet wipe sanitation stations for users to wipe down desk areas and equipment themselves
• Hand sanitiser units available around the building
• Keyboard covers on communal PCs to facilitate cleaning
• 72 hour quarantine process for returned books
• Sneeze screens at customer service points
• Staff wearing appropriate PPE
• Use of turnstile data combined with booking form data if we need to contact customers for track and trace purposes