Haddon Township Library Preparing For Contactless Services

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Camden County Library System, including the Haddon Township branch, is preparing to reopen for contactless pickup in July, although an exact date has not yet been set, county officials announced.

Returns for items checked out prior to the closures will be available in advance of full curbside services.

“The Camden County Library System has been continuing to serve the community throughout this crisis by expanding its online and digital services for children and adults, and by extending access of those services to more residents,” Camden County Freeholder Melinda Kane, liaison to the Library System, said. “As we look towards the next phase of our recovery, the library’s focus is on providing additional in-person services while prioritizing the safety and security of its staff and its patrons.”

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Under state order, libraries in New Jersey must follow these policies:

• No patron is permitted to enter the brick-and-mortar premises;
• In-premises operations are limited to employees who are responsible for the operation required for curbside pickup/drop-off;
• All transactions should be handled in advance or by other means that avoid person-to-person contact;
• Patrons are required to wait in their vehicles until staff delivers or retrieves their materials; and
• Designated employees are responsible for bringing materials from the facility and place them directly in a patron’s vehicle.

The recent order also requires several infection control and mitigation measures to be in place before libraries can resume in-person operations. These include:

• Infection control practices, such as regular hand washing, coughing and sneezing etiquette, and proper tissue use and disposal;
• Employees are provided break time for repeated handwashing;
• Sanitization materials are provided to staff;
• High-touch areas must be frequently sanitized; and
• Employees and staff must be required to wear masks or face coverings and gloves.

The Haddon Township Library is located at 15 MacArthur Boulevard. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know