[Web4lib] Germs and public keyboards

[Robin]

We have hand sanitizer (NOT anti-bacterial) in every location where
public-use machines are located, and at every service desk and in
workrooms. It's used quite widely. I don't know about the lights and
sprays.

Robin Boulton  
IT Manager
St. Charles Public Library District
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584 0076 x 258  
Cell:(630) 918 8738 
http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/
rboulton at stcharleslibrary.org 
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[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Judy McBrian
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Subject: [Web4lib] Germs and public keyboards

In the grand scheme of things related to libraries, this is not a big 
deal, but if you're the one sneezing....

It's that time of year when everyone is sniffling, coughing. etc.
Director is concerned mainly about staff going to pc's to help patrons 
with issues on the computer.
Many of our patrons are teens, and many are not to careful about 
handwashing,etc.
When staff touch an "infected" key board, then because they are busy, 
for get to use
hand sanitize, they catch whatever.
Does anyone use anything to help this situation.  The grocery has wipes 
for cart handles, but wiping a
keyboard that's in use can get pretty funky.  
I've heard of germ killing lights???
Sprays that work, don't gunk up the keyboard, and can actually be 
inhaled by a
living organism???

Any input appreciated.  

Judy McBrian
Boonville Warrick Public Library



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