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Face shields and COVID safety guidelines New state guidelines list face shields as acceptable face coverings: ~~https://regs.health.ny.gov/volume-1a-title-10/content/section-66-32-face-coverings~~ [NOTE: This link was confirmed as no longer active and removed on 02/25/2022 as part of the routine review of "Ask the Lawyer" materials.] However, people often spend quite a bit of time in the library, especially using our computers. We would like to require that they wear actual cloth (or paper surgical) face masks. Are we permitted to make our own safety rules? It seems to me, that just as we can prevent roller skating in the library, we should be able to set other safety rules for the sake of staff and patrons. Thank you.	Thursday, October 22, 2020
[2020 Pandemic Date Specific] Mask and PPE library policies Can a library prevent someone from coming into the library if they refuse to wear a mask? I know that library behavior policies would need to be broadened to include mask-wearing. Are libraries required to provide a mask for the public - and what if a person wears the mask improperly - can they be asked to leave?	Tuesday, May 5, 2020