In order to assist with the difficult decisions public libraries must make prior to reopening, the New Jersey State Library has assembled a number of resources to help guide your decision making and process.  There are many recommendations to consider, and much preparation and work to do before reopening your library during the 
current pandemic.

All libraries should have a written plan in place for a staged reopening that has been approved by your Board of Trustees and vetted by your local municipality and board of health. In addition to a written plan, there are several issues to discuss with your attorney:

—Implementing and understanding Executive Orders
—Implementing CDC/Health Department Orders
—Updating Policies
         Patron Behaviors Policy
         Meeting Room Policy
         Other Policies
—Employment Challenges

Libraries should use their discretion in employing any of the following recommendations. The recommendations in this document should in no way be interpreted as legal advice, nor should it supersede any orders or directives by local, state, or federal agencies.

For further information contact Michele Stricker, Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning, at mstricker@PROTECTED.

https://www.njstatelib.org/covid-19-pandemic-resources-and-plans-for-library-reopening/