Everything tagged: COVID-19

ALA-ASGCLA published last month a new toolkit on Virtual Accessibility to support libraries offering live meetings and programs through online virtual platforms.

Submission Deadline: August 4, 2020

The Manitoba Library Association today released the results of survey conducted in collaboration with Public Library Services Branch to gather information about how public libraries operations have been affected by the pandemic response.

Online storytime typically relies on the use of copyright-protected materials, therefore, librarians must consider copyright legislation and whether permission, a license, or use of the fair dealing exception is required. This guideline describes these options, and provides an example of a fair dealing analysis for an early literacy-focused storytime.

“We, the signatories of this statement, call on governments, businesses, and research institutions around the world to document their decisions and transactions now and for the future.”

This guidance document is meant to provide clarity to support libraries in considering copyright as they provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on media reports, news releases, and emails with officials, Librarianship.ca compiled numbers of school library workers affected by lay-offs.

Based on media reports, news releases, and emails with officials, Librarianship.ca compiled numbers of library workers affected by temporary lay-offs.

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council this week announced the creation of a Think Tank to prepare recommendations to support public libraries in their efforts to develop recovery plans and redesigned service delivery post COVID19.

With the evolving COVID-19 situation across the country, many Canadians are struggling with uncertainty, worry, anxiety, and stress about the health and safety of their loved ones, and how their work and personal lives may be disrupted.