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    Nov 2020

    Last Updated: 06/11/2020
    Education
    Education

    North Yorkshire libraries offer book collection service

    by John Plummer

    | 06 Nov, 2020
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    Libraries in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon will operate the select and collect service during lockdown. They will also offer computer sessions for essential use only.

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    Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue.

    Libraries in North Yorkshire have closed again for lockdown — but people can still order books and collect them from the entrances of the buildings.

    North Yorkshire County Council revealed yesterday it would operate its select and collect service, which began this year.

    The service enables library members to call or email libraries to order books and then pick them up.

    Select and collect is available at council-managed libraries in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon. Some community libraries will also offer the service.

    Computers available


    It is no longer possible to browse libraries but members can book computers for essential use only. A council statement said:

    "Workstations will be cleaned between each use and hand sanitiser and wipes will be available."


    The home library service and mobile library will continue to operate during lockdown, although books from the mobile vehicle must be pre-ordered online.



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    Library membership grew during the first lockdown.

    Current loans extended


    All books issued before the current lockdown have had their loan period extended to January 11.

    County Councillor Greg White, executive member for library services, said:

    “Libraries can be of significant benefit to people’s wellbeing, and it was clear from the last lockdown how much people relied on and missed library services, so I am pleased that has been recognised and that some services will be able to continue."