---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 09:10:06 -0500
From: JAMES F. WATSON <jw@MAIL.JHMI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Mail Handling in Serials (Ann S. Doyle)

  Here at Johns Hopkins we have been directed to use masks and gloves in all
departments when handling the mail. At the library we have gotten some funny
looks when seen in this outfit, but it's best to be cautious. After all, D.C.
is only 40 miles up the road...

Jim Watson, Serials
Welch Medical Library
Johns Hopkins University

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 09:54:06 -0500
> From: Ann S. Doyle <asdoyl2@UKY.EDU>
> Subject: Mail Handling in Serials
>
> Is anyone implementing new precautions with the mail in the past few
> weeks?  We haven't yet, other than at the university level being alerted to
> watch for suspicious mail and what to do if we come across anything.  I'm
> thinking we might need to do something more specific (gloves?) in our unit
> soon.
>
> USPS info page:
>
> http://www.usps.com/news/2001/press/pr01_1010tips.htm
>
> CDC info page:
>
> http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
>
> Thanks,
> Ann
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Ann S. Doyle
> Serials Acquisitions Librarian
> William T. Young Library
> University of Kentucky Libraries
> 500 S. Limestone St.
> Lexington  KY  40506-0456
> v.859.257.0500.x2132
> f.859.257.0508
> asdoyl2@uky.edu
>