Personal Protection Equipment Resource Idea List

When sourcing any PPE, be sure to check with your local municipality to see whether they have a source and whether you can make bulk purchases together.

MHEC Purchasing

• All libraries in Vermont can participate in the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC). Their contracts provide discounts for a wide range of products, from books and supplies, to computers and devices, to furniture and consulting. If you haven't signed up for MHEC yet, or have questions, go to our MHEC page.

Plexiglass Barriers/Sneeze Guards

Consider asking your local autobody mechanic, glass shop, or hardware store to create and install barriers. You might also connect with your local shop teacher or metal manufacturer. Or you could build a DIY Sneeze Guard.

• Vermont Correctional Industries (Contact for information on ordering a custom piece)
• RCS Plastics
• ACI Plastics
• Amazon
• DGS Retail
• Interstate Plastics (Iowa-based company)
• Regal Plastics
• McCourt Manufacturing
• Displays 2 go

Hand Sanitizer

Many local distilleries are donating hand sanitizer to organizations. Check to see if you have a distillery in your area. Consider collaborating with other area libraries to make a joint ask of distilleries.

• Pro Sanitize
• CDC: How to Select and Use Hand Sanitizer

Gloves

• Local hardware stores
• Amazon
• Beauty supply stores such as Sam’s Nail Supply

Masks

• Community volunteers
• Etsy
• DEMCO - face shields

Computer Keyboards/Mice Cleaning Ideas

• Best Practices for Cleaning Electronics from Indiana University
• Have two sets and swap out between patrons
  Note - If your keyboard or mouse have the old-style round (PS/2) connector, rather than a USB connector, they shouldn't be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on.
• Press n’ Seal
• Disposable Shower Caps
• Washable Keyboards
  • https://www.amazon.com/ROCKSOUL-Flexible-Keyboard-Water-KB-101F106B/dp/B00E1R2N76/
  • https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Washable-Wired-Keyboard-K310/dp/B008D1JRIO/
• Silicone Keyboard Covers
  • https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Keyboard-Protector-Compatible-Keyboards/dp/B07N115MZZ
  • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Silicone-Universal-Computer-Keyboard-Skin-Shield-Protector-Cover-Clear-45-x-14cm-17-7-x-5-5/45332619
  • https://www.amazon.com/Leze-Silicone-Keyboard-Protector-KB212-B/dp/B01M7X7L43/
• Disposable Keyboard Covers
  • MDS Associates

Other Pages

• Considerations for Your Reopening Plan
  To help you develop a reopening plan, VTLIB offers this list of considerations. Make sure that your plan clearly distinguishes between requirements and guidelines.
• Reopening Resources and Plan Examples
  This is a list of general planning resources from ALA, media, and other states, along with examples of reopening plans.
• Go back to main VTLIB COVID-19 page

(Updated: 5/10/21)