Gyeongnam Office of Education Public Libraries Partially Open from the 6th

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education announced on the 1st that it will partially reopen public libraries, which had been closed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), starting from the 6th.

This partial resumption of operations applies to 26 public libraries under the Gyeongnam Office of Education (including Jihyeui Bada) and includes services such as borrowing and returning materials, as well as interlibrary loan services through the Integrated Public Library system. However, free study rooms and lifelong learning programs and reading events involving large groups will remain suspended.

As a COVID-19 prevention measure, visitors are advised to refrain from reading materials inside the stacks, indoor entry will be limited, and book disinfectors will be actively used when returning books. The operating hours of the reading rooms will be limited from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Temperature checks will be conducted for library users, and those not wearing masks will be denied entry.

Additionally, the Gyeongnam Office of Education plans to thoroughly manage the public library buildings. The reading rooms and user areas will be disinfected once a week, and the reading rooms and offices will be cleaned daily to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.

The Gyeongnam Office of Education plans to gradually operate lifelong learning programs and various reading events depending on the future COVID-19 situation.

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