NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
June 4, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM ENTERS PHASE II
JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Library System will re-open to the public on Wednesday, June 10, on a limited basis.
Libraries will be open for curbside pick-up and computer use by appointment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Grand Isle Library will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
During Phase II, a limited number of patrons will be allowed into libraries to use computers. Patrons must call each library to reserve use on the computers. Computers have been spaced out in order to accommodate social distancing. They will be wiped down by staff after each use.
Public computers will be available by appointment only. Patrons will be able to use computers for up to one hour. WiFi is available 24/7 in all library parking lots.
Also during Phase II, the library will begin curbside service. Patrons can go to the library website to use the online catalog in order to place holds on books, DVDs, CDs or other materials for pick-up at the various branches. Patrons will be called when their items are retrieved. Patrons will be allowed to search the catalog if necessary, but the collection is closed to the public. Staff members will retrieve the items and patrons can use the self-check machines.
Patrons must wear masks and will have their temperatures taken before entry. While patrons are in libraries, they must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Library staff will be wearing protective gear and will subscribe to social distancing guidelines. All returned library items will be quarantined following appropriate guidelines. Fines will continue to be waived.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as practical. A 72 hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters. ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403, Elmwood, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net.
The Jefferson Parish Library system consists of 16 locations that stretch from the Lakeshore Branch on the edge of Lake Pontchartrain to the Grand Isle Branch just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. The library system consists of two large regional libraries and seven branches on each side of the Mississippi River. The East Bank Regional Library (4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie) serves as library headquarters. More than 200 employees work for the Jefferson Parish Library including librarians, administration and support staff. For more information, contact the library at (504) 838-1100 or www.jefferson.lib.la.us.
For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov). Citizens can text JPALERT to 888-777 for regular updates in English or JPNOTICIAS for regular updates in spanish.
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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123 |
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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO Office: 504-736-6410 |
