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pick them up at the library either by FALL DONE? RETURN IT!
walking up with no appointment, or Yes, we are ready for you to return
by car with an appointment. I your library materials! Bring items
Available Monday - Saturday, 1:00 - back during curbside service,
5:00 pm. sccld.org/curbside Monday to Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
All materials will be quarantined for
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read together this summer.
bit.ly/SCCLDonlineevents Visit us online to register and
check out our event offerings.
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HISTORICAL FICTION
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If you like historical fiction,join us
(virtually) to find out what other EBOOK CIRCULATION
readers recommend in this popular SOARS
genre! Register at Overdrive eBook circulation for
bit.ly/SCCLDonlineevents Cupertino Library has increased
over 112% since March, and is 48%
higher than any other SCCLD library.
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STAFF PICKS - J U LY 2020
CUPERTINO LIBRARY
SENIOR LIBRARY CLERK PAT RECOMMENDS...
The Three by Sarah Lotz - Three harrowing plane crashes take place in different
parts of the world with one survivor in each crash. Written like a gripping news
story, follow the perspectives of the three survivors in this very suspenseful,
hard to put down read. https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/416609118
LIBRARY PAGE KYLA RECOMMENDS...
NEVER Never Split the Difference: Negotiating Like Your Life Depended On It by Chris
SPLIT THE Voss - Voss, an FBI negotiator, has helped people all over the world et out of
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hostage situations. In this book, he explains the talking points of negotiation.
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/497697118
IN I ALL LIBRARIAN KYLA RECOMMENDS...
The Ascent of Money:A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson - A
fascinating look at how money has evolved from Mesoptamian clay tablets to
THE ASCENT the CDOs that helped lead to the Great Recession of 2007.
CIF MONEY https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/243665118
LIBRARY CLERK LAUREN RECOMMENDS...
I�� t The Bookwanderers by Anna James - Tilly discovers that she has the ability to
"bookwander" or travel into the pages of her favorite books in the first book in
p' the new children's series Pages and Co.
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/750747118
Use your library card for access to our entire online library,
santa Clara available 2417, including eBooks, audiobooks, downloadable
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librarydistrict movies, music, magazines, newspapers, international content,
online learning, research and more.
Boohmobile Gilroy Morgan Hill Don't have a library card? Sign up for an eCard at
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CURBSIDE SERVICES AVAILABLE
Curbside holds pickup and library returns are now available
' Monday-Saturday, 1 pm-5pm at all eight SCCLD libraries.
CURBSIDE Launching on June 15, after a successful first couple of weeks in
PICKUP June, we served 6,459 appointments, received over 61,000 items
in library returns and checked out over 30,000 items to patrons!
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Check out 11,351 17,497
Check in 20,518 40,308
*Doesn't include Jun 29-30 or the items in quarantine from June 25-30.
Due to the popularity of this service and the high number of holds
that patrons have requested, we've changed our model so the
Walkup Holds Pickup no longer requires an appointment. Once
patrons receive confirmation their holds are available, they have the choice of scheduling an
appointment to use our contactless curbside pickup service or the walkup service. Watch this short
video to learn how to pick up your holds using curbside service.
Summer Reading Program June 1- July 31 ® 0>
SCCLD's Summer Reading Program Dig Deeper. Read,
Investigate, Discover!, is in full swing! The program
encourages readers of all ages to dig below the surface and
discover everything from the science of everyday things, to the envisioning of the future, discovering other cultures, peering into
nature and the environment, delving into the unknown and
exploring a treasury of knowledge.
Earn badges throughout the summer in Beanstack by logging
your reading and activities. You can even earn a prize*for
reading 5 books and completing some fun discovery and
investigation activities this summer! sccld.orq/summer2020
*Completion prizes will be available in August.
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How to Join
It's easy to get started. Sign up (or log in) online on Beanstack, or print a reading log. You can also
download the Beanstack app for your mobile device.
Highlights-Summer Reading Events for All Ages:
Children:
• Sterling the Bubblemaker: July 8, Jul 11
• Your Library Art Club: Every Tue from 3pm-4pm
• Book Clubs (check schedule for the different age groups): Every Mon 3pm-4pm
Teens:
• Online Teen Book Club: Jul 21
• Point Lobos State National Reserve : Jul 29
Adults:
• Film Discussions: Every Thur and Sat
• Edible Terrariums: Jul 15
• The Geology of Henry Coe State Park: Jul 25
Lunch at the Library
SCCLD continues to offer Lunch at the Library at the Gilroy and Morgan Hill Libraries. Prepackaged
grab and go meals (2 per person) are available for children and their caregivers at the following
locations:
Gilroy Library: Mon, Wed, Fri from 12-1 pm
Morgan Hill Library: Mon, Wed, Fri from 11 am-1 pm
Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting Update
The JPA Board meeting took place on June 25. We are happy to report SCCLD received a clean audit
from the independent auditor for the year ending June 30, 2019. In addition, the board adopted the
FY2020-2021 SCCLD fiscal budget. Finally, the board ratified the appointment of the nominating
committee including Chair, Mike Wasserman, Vice Chair, Lynette Lee Eng, with Darcy Paul and
Courtenay Corrigan volunteering to join the nominating committee.
For more information, please visit sccld.org/jpa
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Library Trends
In June 2020, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) published the first stage of their
findings as part of the REALM Project to mitigate exposure to the virus. Based on this and other official
information from the CDC and World Health Organization, we will monitor and utilize within our planning
for Library services.
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Research Shows Virus Undetectable on Five Highly Circulated Library Materials
After Three Days
Findings are Part of REALM Project to Produce Science-Based Information
to Help Mitigate Exposure to Virus
Washington, DC—In the first phase of a project
to disseminate and develop science-based
information about how materials can be handled to
mitigate exposure to staff and visitors, scientists
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have found that the virus SARS-CoV-2 that
causes COVID-19 is not detectable on five
common library materials after three days.
The findings are part of the Reopening Archives,
Libraries, and Museums
(REALM) Protect designed to generate scientific information to support the handling of core
museum, library, and archival materials as these institutions begin to resume operations and
reopen to the public. The first phase of the research is focusing on commonly found and
frequently handled materials, especially in U.S. public libraries.
Over the past few weeks, scientists at Battelle tested the virus on a variety of surfaces, in
environments with standard temperature and relative humidity conditions typically found in air-
conditioned office space. Materials tested in phase one included the cover of hardcover books
(buckram cloth), the cover of softback books, plain paper pages inside a closed book, mylar
protective book cover jackets, and plastic DVD cases. Battelle tests found the virus undetectable
after one day on the covers of hardback and softback books as well as the DVD case. The virus
was undetectable on the paper inside of a book and mylar book jackets after three days. "It's
below the limit of detection on our viability assay," said Battelle Principal Research Scientist Will
Richter.
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Lab testing of physical items followed literature reviews conducted by Battelle to help define the
scope of the project's research and the information needs of libraries, archives, and museums.
Last week, the REALM Project released "Systematic Literature Review of SARS-CoV-2: Spread,
Environmental Attenuation, Prevention, and Decontamination," prepared by Battelle. This is an
in-depth review of published literature on virus transmission, attenuation, and decontamination
methods that can inform discussion and decisions about operations in archives, libraries, and
museums.
"Scientific research is essential to answer questions about the spread of the coronavirus on
materials that are ever-present in our nation's libraries, archives, and museums," said IMLS
Director Crosby Kemper. "We recognized the need to test specific items and surfaces as these
organizations are now reopening, asking: How can we mitigate risk to staff? How should patrons
and visitors handle books, touchable exhibits, or DVD cases? Our aim was to equip America's
libraries, archives, and museums with information to help them do what they do best: continue
serving their communities. I am so pleased and hopeful that this critical work will be reaching the
people who need it."
"Results from this ongoing research project will help libraries, archives and museums plan with
greater confidence at a difficult time," said Skip Prichard, OCLC President and CEO. "Although
there are various sources of general information about handling materials in the time of COVID-
19, this project is designed specifically to test materials and provide useful science-based
information to these institutions. Equipped with this critical information, they will be better able to
determine measures they can take to mitigate exposure to staff and the communities they
serve."
"Any library worker would agree that people make good decisions when their decisions are based
on facts and evidence," said Nate Hill, Executive Director, Metropolitan New York Library Council
and member of the REALM Project Steering Committee. "The output of the REALM Project, both
the systematic literature review and the lab test results, give library workers the information they
need to make practical, informed decisions as they reopen their spaces and resume their
services."
Battelle will be initiating lab testing on an additional five materials this month, with results
expected by the end of July. Examples of public library reopening plans are being collected,
curated, and shared to the website this week. The research reports will inform development of
toolkit resources, content, and programming that will help translate the findings for real-world
applications in museums, libraries, and archives.
"As museums across the country draft their reopening plans, we know that our exhibitions and
galleries contain a vast variety of materials that are not addressed in state and federal public
health guidelines," said Carole Charnow, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boston
Children's Museum and member of the REALM Operations Working Group. "Therefore, we need
up to date, science-based information specific to museums. For those of us that are hands-on,
interactive institutions, this is especially critical. The REALM Project is providing the invaluable
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evidence-based information museum professionals need in order to ensure the highest possible
standards of safety for our staff and visitors."
The REALM Project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the
primary source of federal funding for museums and libraries; and OCLC, a nonprofit library
technology and research organization; in partnership with Battelle, a not-for-profit global scientific
research and development organization.
Project updates are posted at oc.lc/realm-project as they become available.
Those interested can also sign up through the project website to receive timely email
updates when new information is released.
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About Battelle
Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At
major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research
and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for
government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in
1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and
environmental industries. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.
About OCLC
OCLC is a nonprofit global library cooperative providing shared technology services, original
research and community programs so that libraries can better fuel learning, research and
innovation. Through OCLC, member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, a
comprehensive global network of data about library collections and services. Libraries gain
efficiencies through OCLC's WorldShare, a complete set of library management applications and
services built on an open, cloud-based platform. It is through collaboration and sharing of the
world's collected knowledge that libraries can help people find answers they need to solve
problems. Together as OCLC, member libraries, staff and partners make breakthroughs possible.
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Poet Laureate
Q3 2020 Cupertino Poet Laureate Update
1 . 5/9/20 Saturday Poetry Pen-Pals #2 "Mother's Day" Workshop
was held online within the Cupertino Library Zoom-Domain with
assistance of Clare - it created a trend of Memory of Beloved Mother
poetry creation around the community.
2. The end of May, I worked as a head judge along with Jeff Moe,
Kaecey McComick and Ann Muto. We've gone through 124 poems
from local Middle and High schools and hand-picked the 14 finalists
(see below) — I co-hosted the Award Ceremony at Zoom on 6/10/20.
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3794/Stories/poetry-contest-winners-1
3. 6/12/20 1 met with Clare at the library and we started to work together
to create a "Poetry Window" around 2 dozens of Library Windows — to
exhibit 14 winning poems about "Pandemic" from the students.
4. 6/17/20 Meeting with Clare, Christine and Whitney, to discuss using
the CPL budget for "Poetry Window" project.
5. 6/27/20 Saturday Poetry Pen-Pals #3 "DIVERSITY" Workshop
was held online within the Cupertino Library Zoom-Domain with
assistance of Clare and Kyla, an big success — poets wanted it more,
it has inspired some brilliant writing about race and social justice.
6. The inspired "Diversity" poems from the latest CPL workshop could
be added to the "Poetry Window" Project — not only to increase poetry
visibility but to spiritually uplift at this tumultuous time.
Jing Jing Yang 1
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