COVID-19

I work at a public library that is gradually reopening to the public. We employ quite a few librarians who trend older and have underlying health conditions.

In regards to COVID-19 when libraries do reopen, (and allow people in) is it advisable to ask customers to leave the public building if they are exhibiting any visible COVID symptoms

[Submitted from a SUNY Library]

Is it permissible to make digital copies of choral music that is legally owned by the institution to students in choral and instrumental ensembles?

In the spring, it was clear academic libraries providing digital resources were in a state of emergency and fair use restrictions were loosened.

For the past two years, our library hosted a 24-hour read-aloud; where people camped on the front lawn and took turns reading 6-7 books.

Our library has taken the next step in re-opening and is welcoming the public back into our building.  We have a Safety Plan, and we have posted signage in key areas to help the

I understand that the libraries need a disclaimer stating that the library is not responsible should a visitor or patron become ill with COVID-19.

Given libraries are preparing plans to reopen, I am looking for a follow up to the 3/19/2020 question posted to Ask The Lawyer pertaining to being informed that an individual who has

My Director has asked me to ask you the following question.