Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: National Survey Results

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More than 2,500 public libraries responded to the broadest national survey of public library responses to the COVID-19 pandemic March 24–April 1. What did we learn about closures, services, and staffing that can help libraries understand how their peers are responding to the current crisis and plan for future recovery? How are organizations like PLA and ALA using this data, and what could you do with it? Because the landscape is changing so quickly, PLA plans to conduct another survey about this topic. Participants will have the opportunity to inform the next survey and ask questions.

Facilitators:
Linda Hofschire, Director, Library Research Service, Colorado State Library
Emily Plagman, PLA Manager, Impact and Advocacy
Additional speaker(s) TBA

 

At the conclusion of these webinars, participants will be able to:

• Identify current responses from U.S. public libraries to the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Understand the impacts that COVID-19 is having on public library staff and services; and
• Gain confidence to implement innovative services and solutions to meet staff and patron needs.