The Home Library Service is
also being re-introduced at the same time and library staff will be contacting
customers of that service to offer them a new delivery.
Library members can order
books using the online catalogue, using the Order and Collect order form on the
Council’s website https
://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/order-and-collect-library-books or
phoning their local library.
Staff at libraries will select up to 10 books
according to the customer’s preferences and contact the customer to arrange an
appointment to come and collect them.
Customers can ask a friend to
collect on their behalf, and home delivery will be available for people who are
shielding and do not have the means to collect the books.
People may also use their
appointment to return books to libraries. Those customers wishing only to
return their books should contact the library to arrange an appointment.
All books currently on loan
and new loans will be automatically renewed and no late fines will be incurred.
The range of stock will be limited to what is available in Denbighshire and
until new stock arrives from suppliers.
Councillor Tony Thomas, Cabinet Lead Member for
Housing and Communities, said: “We are delighted to be re-introducing an
element of the library service, providing access to the wealth of books we have
on offer.
“The safety of our staff and customers is the
priority and our libraries are following Welsh Government guidance on how to
handle library books, to help protect people’s safety and well-being. All
books will be quarantined for 72 hours when they are returned.
“Customers are reminded that
when collecting, returning, or receiving books at a
library or at home, they must follow the social distancing guidance set
out by the Welsh Government. Library
buildings remain closed to the public at the moment."
* Full details of the new Order
and Collect service are available on the Council’s website https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/order-and-collect-library-books
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