COVID-19 Webinars – Resources for Libraries
Here are a few webinars that contain some helpful ideas as we get through this COVID-19 crisis together.
Please be aware that definitive guidelines on dealing with COVID-19 on library materials and surfaces are undetermined. Webinars recorded earlier may not adhere to the most recent findings. For the latest information, please check www.imls.gov/coronavirus.
- COVID-19 Research Partnership to Inform Safe Handling of Collections, Reopening Practices for Libraries, Museums – this updates the information on the previous IMLS webinar –
If there are any other ideas or issues you would like to see presented, please contact your regional coordinator and let them know! Here is a map so you can see your region.
Find out how to document LEUs for archived training by referring to the policy on getting credit for taking a webinar.
Webinar recordings
- COVID-19: Safety Tips for Reopening Your Library – Demco Ideas and Inspiration series by Dr. Dipesh Navsaria on May 12, 2020
- ISL COVID-19 Regional Meetings April 2020 – The Indiana State Library held a series of regional meetings to update the Indiana library community with COVID-19 information and updates.
- The “Big 7” – Evidence-based Strategies for Regulating Emotions in Uncertain Times by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence presented by Marc A. Brackett, Ph.D. on 3-30-2020
- Don’t stand so close to me – strategies you need right now to respond to COVID-19 in your face-to-face and remote work spaces by Amigos Library Services presented by Erin Gray and Jodie Borgerding
- Thursday, March 19, 2020 recording link
- Friday, March 20, 2020 recording link
- Resource folder
- Dr. Steve Albrecht – Safety, Security, Challenges, Stress, & Coaching – all Library 2.0 webinars are free until April 30, 2020. You need to be a member of Library 2.0 to watch and it is free to join.
- After joining Library 2.0, click here to get to the recordings
- How to Bring Your Live or In-Person Events Online by TechSoup on April 9, 2020 presented by Joe DiGiovanni, Kyle Barkins and Witt Godden
- Libraries and COVID-19: Providing Virtual Services by American Libraries Live presented by Jason Griffey, Francesca Goldsmith, David King and Lindsey Gervais on March 26, 2020
- Libraries Stepping up! Serving the needs of communities in crisis Mini-Conference by Library 2.0 on March 26, 2020. You need to be a member of Library 2.0 to watch and it is free to join.
- After joining Library 2.0, click here to get to the recordings
- Preparing your digital branch for increased use presented by Nick Tanzi
- Self-Care during a crisis: breath, think and grow presented by Cari Dubiel
- Serving patrons in a crisis presented by Andrew Sanderbeck
- Why and how to promote your online services during the quarantine presented by Cathy Dempsy
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: The Current Landscape by the Public Library Association presented by Patrick Losinski, Patty Ross and Larra Clark on March 26, 2020
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Innovative Solutions in Times of Crisis by the Public Library Association presented by Pam Sandlian Smith, Marcellus Turner, Kelvin Watson and Mary Hirsh on April 16, 2020
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Managing Stress and Anxiety by the Public Library Association presented by Debra Keane, Susan Voss-Rothmeier and Kathleen M. Hughes on April 9, 2020
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Strategies for Advancing Digital Equity Now by the Public Library Association presented by Betsy Fowler, Misty Hawkins, Julie Walker, Larra Clark on April 23, 2020
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Successful Ways to Work Remotely by the Public Library Association presented by Cindy Fesemyer, Toby Greenwalt and Larra Clark on April 2, 2020
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Survey of Responses and Activities by the Public Library Association presented by Linda Hofschire, Kolleen Taylor, Emily Plagman on April 22, 2020
- Recording link and survey results
- Slideshow
- Re-Defining Your Why During the COVID-19 Crisis by LEARNING Revolution presented by Barbara Bray on April 29, 2020
- Virtual Storytimes by Amigos Library Services presented by Erin Gray. This is available until March 31. Must register by March 31 to receive recording link.
PDO 5-27-2020