A Covid-19 Digital Archive
Participatory digital archives allow libraries to collect community responses to the pandemic in real time.
Posts Tagged ‘public libraries and covid-19’
Prioritizing Staff Mental Health When Reopening
Now more than ever, our libraries must prioritize not only the physical safety of our staff members but also their mental health. I see this as both compassionate workplace policy and a customer service issue. As libraries and our community partners attempt to do more with less, as stability in our lives decreases, we must do what we can to take care of one another so that our libraries may then take care of our patrons.
Libraries Contemplate Re-Opening
Months into the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that has cost thousands of lives and brought the world to a halt, public libraries are doing what we do best: looking toward the future we hope to build together.
Mindfulness in Times of Extreme Stress
The benefits of regular mindfulness practice are relevant personally and professionally as we continue to live in the upheaval wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are enduring a collective trauma. What does this mean for us physically, physiologically, and mentally?
Engaging with Patrons via Social Media
We’re learning how to connect with patrons on the fly. Here are a few ways my library is keeping our patrons informed and entertained on social media.
