NOTE: Library Book Delivery is a service offered during remote learning. It is currently suspended.
The Safer at Home order allows Memphis businesses to "provide goods and services ... through curb side pickup, drive-thru, shipment or delivery." Considering that the books in the MMS Library have not circulated since March 7, Cat has decided to make these books available to MMS families through delivery to Midtown, Downtown/Mud Island, and East Memphis. If you live outside the delivery area, you can email library@memphismontessori.org to schedule a pick-up from Cat's porch in Midtown.
Place holds or requests by Tuesday to receive delivery later in the week.
Safety First
Check-Out Only / No Returns - Best practices for disinfecting library collections prioritize a 24-72 hour quarantine of items over any other method. Cat will only be delivering books that have not circulated within a 72-hour time frame. For now, families will keep the books at home until a to-be-determined future date.
Sanitized Books - As an additional safety measure, Cat will be using disinfecting wipes to sanitize the book covers after she has handled them.
No Contact Exchange - Cat will leave books on porch and notify families by text when the books have been delivered.
How It Works
Request books through the MMS Library Online Catalog.
Use the Place Hold button to request a book. This options requires a Family Account or Student Account (Magnolia only).
ORUse the Ask About This button to email a request.
Make sure your contact information is correct in Transparent Classroom. Cat will need to know your current address and cell phone number.
Be prepared to pick up the books from your porch or doorstep on delivery day.
More Details
Library Accounts - Necessary to place a hold. All Magnolia students already have a library account. A Magnolia student's PatronID is their first name. Use the MMS Library Family Account Request Form to sign up for a family library account.
Limits - For now, each account can check out 1 book per week. This number is subject to change.
Subject to Change - As this service is put into practice, it may be necessary to make some changes. Your patience is appreciated.
You’re welcome to email me (library@memphismontessori.org) if you have any questions.
