Updated：October, 2021
General guidelines and checkout precautions summary
- Full compliance with current IU and local public health guidelines is expected (as applicable), including but not limited to
- Routine hand washing or sanitization
- Face coverings
- Any individuals with symptoms of illness must stay home or return home as soon as symptoms are discovered.
- Equipment will be sanitized in accordance with manufacturer guidelines before loan and after return.
- Surfaces (doorknobs, desktops, etc.) will be regularly sanitized throughout every day.
- Guidelines for check-out room patrons
- Hand sanitizer will be provided and must be used by all individuals upon entering the check-out room.
- Whenever mandated by IU and/or local public health guidance, face coverings must be properly worn.
- No unnecessary visitors will be allowed in the check-out room at this time
- With respect to the brief close proximity required during equipment loan and setup, CeLT asks that chatting on topics not related to CeLT services during this time be limited inside the Equipment Checkout Room
- Visitors are expected not to touch or reposition any equipment other than the equipment they have requested
- Safety measures to be taken by CeLT whenever possible, CeLT staff will work to limit in-person contact by:
- Arranging pre-determined pickup times (staggered).
- Routine cleaning/sanitizing of check-out room spaces will be enforced as specified in the section Equipment Room Sanitization.
- Post health notice at check-out room entrance asking not to enter if symptomatic
- Social distancing is expected between individuals whenever possible
- Whenever mandated by IU and/or local public health guidance, face coverings will be properly worn by all CeLT staff.
- Items requested for checkout will be sanitized before loaning, in accordance with manufacturer suggestions (summarized below).
- All items that are checked out will be sanitized in this manner regardless of the length of the check out.
- Items returned will be sanitized before return to circulation.
Equipment Room Sanitization
At the beginning of the day and at the end of every shift:
Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and objects (desktops, doorknobs, outside of refrigerator door, microwave if used) either by using a disposable sanitizing wipe, or by using Oxivir as follows:
- Pour Oxivir into a spray bottle labeled “Oxivir”. Do not transfer Oxivir into a spray bottle labeled for Alcohol, or vice versa.
- Spray Oxivir onto a paper towel, and wipe the surface.
Clean computer keyboards, mice, telephones, etc. by spraying 70% alcohol solution onto a micro-fiber towel and wiping them carefully.
Equipment Sanitization
All equipment will be routinely sanitized, to the best of CeLT’s ability, in accordance to manufacturer and CDC recommendations.
- Before beginning, gather all necessary materials and put on a fresh pair of gloves.
- Most sensitive (digital/electronic) equipment is to be cleaned with a 70% alcohol solution.
- Use only a spray bottle which has been clearly labeled “Alcohol 70% solution” (refill it with 70% isopropyl alcohol as needed—ask for assistance if required).
- Never spray cleaners directly onto the equipment.
- When possible, use lint-free cloths for cleaning sensitive equipment (headsets, camcorders, tablets).
- A new towel, cotton swab, etc., is to be used for each piece of equipment. Do not reuse cleaning supplies.
- Before returning equipment to storage after sanitizing, wipe down the storage area surface (shelf, etc.) with a sanitizing wipe.
1) Moisten a clean paper towel with 70% alcohol solution. The paper towel should be damp but not saturated to the point of dripping.
2) Remove headset sanitary ear covers (if present).
3) Wipe the entirety of the headset’s hard surfaces with the towel, ensuring every area is visibly dampened. See “Cables” section before for info about disinfecting the cable. If some areas aref difficult to reach with the towel, use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the alcohol solution.
4) Briefly run the damp towel over the foam ear pieces. You do not want to saturate the foam with alcohol, as this will degrade the material.
5) Let the headset air-dry fully before use.
6) Place fresh sanitary covers on the earpieces during the checkout procedure, ensuring the patron sees that the covers are new.
1) Moisten a clean paper towel with 70% alcohol solution. The paper towel should be damp but not saturated to the point of dripping.
2) Wipe the entirety of the tripod’s surfaces with the towel, ensuring every area is visibly dampened. If some areas are difficult to reach with the towel, use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the alcohol solution.
3) Let the tripod air-dry fully before use.
1) Moisten a clean paper towel with 70% alcohol solution. The paper towel should be damp but not saturated to the point of dripping.
2) Ensure the camera is turned off and the battery has been removed.
3) See “Cables” section before for info about disinfecting any related cables.
4) Wipe the entirety of the camcorder’s exterior surfaces with the towel, ensuring every area is visibly dampened. Take care to avoid the lens and any openings. Do not use any kind of cleaner to clean lens or touchscreen surfaces. If some areas are difficult to reach with the towel, use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the alcohol solution. Do not get moisture in any openings, such as audio jacks.
5) Let the camcorder air-dry fully before reinstalling the battery.
1) Moisten a clean paper towel with 70% alcohol solution. The paper towel should be damp but not saturated to the point of dripping.
2) Ensure the tablet is turned off and all cables have been disconnected.
3) See “Cables” section before for info about disinfecting any related cables.
4) Gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of the tablet, including the display, with the damp towel. Take care to avoid getting moisture in any openings. If some areas are difficult to reach with the towel, use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the alcohol solution.
5) Let the tablet air-dry fully before use.
1) Moisten a clean paper towel with 70% alcohol solution. The paper towel should be damp but not saturated to the point of dripping.
2) Ensure the DAR is turned off and all cables have been disconnected.
3) See “Cables” section before for info about disinfecting any related cables.
4) Gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of the DAR, including the display, with the damp towel. Take care to avoid getting moisture in any openings. If some areas are difficult to reach with the towel, use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the alcohol solution.
5) Let the DAR air-dry fully before use.
1) Moisten a clean paper towel with 70% alcohol solution. The paper towel should be damp but not saturated to the point of dripping.
2) Gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of the remote with the damp towel. Take care to avoid getting moisture in any openings. If some areas are difficult to reach with the towel, use a cotton swab that has been moistened with the alcohol solution.
3) Let the presenter to air-dry fully before use.
1) Disconnect the cable from the device (if possible).
2) Alcohol is not appropriate for cable surfaces. Ensure you use a non-alcohol sanitizing wipe (e.g. WipesPlus)instead.
3) Gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of the cable with a sanitizing wipe. Take care to avoid getting moisture in any connector openings.
4) Let the cable air-dry fully before use.