LibGuides: COVID-19: Information for Rhode Island Libraries: Reopening RI Libraries

Reopening RI Libraries

NEW Reopening Libraries - Phase III
July 3, 2020 - guidance for libraries for Phase III. Includes highlights of relevant regulations. Updated July 10.
Reopening Libraries Phase II
May 29, 2020 - guidance for libraries for Phase II.
Reopening Rhode Island Libraries
Presentation to libraries May 7, 2020; updated May 15 to adjust gathering limits (p. 6) and add links (p. 12)
Reopening Libraries: Overview
Checklist and Considerations
Developing a Plan
Buildings
Staff
Public Programs and Services
Circulation and ILL
Computers and Technology
Taskforce

NEW Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM)
National project researching how long COVID-19 survives on library materials; resources also include samples of reopening plans.
Communications during COVID-19
Overall messaging, communications planning, and action plans (Texas State Library)
Mental Health and COVID-19
List of articles on mental health, stress, and coping during COVID-19 (Montana State Library)

Staff Safety to Return to Work
Considerations about staff safety upon returning to work during COVID-19, based on the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Model (Montana State Library)
Guidance for Employers and Employees
Summary of federal and state programs and services.
Leave Programs
Updated 5/26. Matrix of FMLA, EFMLA and EPSL requirements and benefits.

UPDATED Reopening RI
Key information for reopening; includes planning documents, posters, and updates. Updated information for Phase III.
NEW Reopening RI: Phase III
Overview of Phase III, which starts June 30.
NEW Phase III Guidance & Executive Orders (Highlights)
Reopening RI: Charting the Course
Rhode Island's phase plan to reopen the economy. (6/27/20)
Reopening RI: Phase II
Reopening RI: Phase I

NEW Required Entry Signage
All entities serving the public must display this sign; available in multiple languages on Reopening RI. (6/19/20)
UPDATED RIDOH COVID-19 Health Screening Tool
Updated 6/17/20
COVID-19 Control Plan Template
Libraries must complete this document and have it on file at the library before opening to the public.
UPDATED Control Plan Checklist
Libraries must complete, sign and post to indicate they have completed a COVID-19 Control Plan. (updated 06.19.20)
NEW Phase III Retail Guidelines
Published 6/27/20 - guidelines apply to customer serving organizations such as libraries.
NEW Recreational, Historical, Cultural, and Entertainment Establishments Guidelines
Important information for outdoor events. Published 7/1/20
Phase II General Business/Organization Guidelines
Comprehensive guidance and minimum requirements to help protect employees and customers. Applies to Phase III.
UPDATED COVID-19 Business Resources
Resources for supplies,, including master list of RI suppliers (updated 6/24/20).
RI Dept. of Health Posters
Scroll down to resources.
Mask Wearing Poster (Commerce RI)
Basic poster, also available in Spanish at commerceri.com/masks/
Mask Wearing Advisory (RIDOH)
Also available in multiple languages on Reopening RI
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting
Reopening guidance for cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes.