[Libs-Or] Coronavirus Info for Oregon Libraries

[Jennifer Maurer]

Hi Folks,

Library Support staff created a LibGuide to provide information and resources about the coronavirus (COVID-19) as it related to libraries. It includes links to the ALA COVID-19 statement, pandemic policy examples, precautions to take during open hours, and more. If we receive any library-specific guidance, like about handling returned library materials, we will add it to the LibGuide.

Notice the two links in the Other Resources box. One leads to a spreadsheet with information about public libraries that have temporarily closed in the U.S. It includes a link to add information about your library, if it closes. The tool was created by Michael Sauers and Julie Erickson, librarians outside of Oregon. The other is a Google document of resources related to closures. Examples include lists of educational products that are temporarily free, info about Comcast offering 2 months of free Internet to low-income families, and virtual copyright office hours for higher education librarians with questions about copyright and online teaching. Anyone is welcome to add to the document.

Questions? Please ask.

https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/coronavirus

Thanks,
Jen

P.S. Emails to State Library staff were bouncing earlier today, but that issue has been resolved. The problem was totally unrelated to the coronavirus. ;-)

Jen Maurer, MLS
School Library Consultant
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Coronavirus Info: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/coronavirus

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