Prepared to resume operation in anticipation of cancellation of declaration of libraries in Tokyo Metropolitan area 18:22 May 20
In preparation for the resumption of operation, the Tokyo metropolitan library is preparing for the resumption of operations in anticipation of the cancellation of the emergency situation that accompanies the spread of the new coronavirus and the relaxation of the request for leave by Tokyo.
At the beginning of this month, many libraries in Tokyo considered reopening the operation in response to the government's approval, but the Tokyo Metropolitan Government continued its emergency measures, so there is a reason to extend the closed period.
After that, regarding the relaxation of leave requests after the declaration of an emergency was lifted, in the framework of the “Roadmap” that Tokyo showed step by step, as a “step 1”, museums, galleries, libraries, etc. are culturally The facility will be positioned as a facility that is highly needed to maintain a healthy life, and the facility will be restarted on the assumption that there will be entry restrictions.
Under these circumstances, Tokyo Shibuya City is advancing the infection prevention measures at a rapid pace in anticipation of the resumption of operations at 10 libraries in the city.
Of these, the Tomigaya Library, which has more than 56,000 books, is planning to install vinyl sheets at the counter, disinfectant solution, and affix signs that show the flow lines to keep intervals.
However, in order to prevent the spread of infection, even after the operation is resumed, you will not be allowed to browse books inside the facility for the time being.
We will ask you to book the book you want to borrow through the Internet and lend it at the counter.
Hiroki Katsube, director of the Shibuya Central Library, said, "We will prepare for the resumption based on the government's response, Tokyo's policy, and the situation of infection in Shibuya ward. I want you to be. "