We are pleased to announce that in anticipation of guidance for libraries from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is reducing the quarantine time for interlibrary delivery materials and tubs from 7 days to 5 days, starting immediately.
IHLS Delivery leadership and the IHLS Delivery Working Group regularly review the available science regarding library materials, library environments, and what is known about the transmission and infectiousness of the coronavirus. After reviewing and considering the newest research and literature reviews to the best of their ability as non-virologists, they came to the conclusion that it is safe to make this change to 5 days. Should IDPH and DCEO recommend a shorter or longer quarantine time, the quarantine period will be adjusted accordingly.
