National Library Week is here! From April 19 – 25, library staff and users across the country are celebrating the countless ways that libraries promote access to information for all. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced libraries to close their doors to the public, their staff are still working hard to serve their communities …
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National Library Week is April 19 – 25—and comedian and Late Night host Seth Meyers is helping spread the word in a new video. “Although we can’t visit our local libraries right now, they’re as important as ever,” he explains. “Please take advantage of the services they’re still providing like eBooks, like audiobooks, so libraries …
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As the coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread, America’s libraries are faced with an unprecedented challenge: serving their communities in a time of crisis while maintaining social distancing. The Public Library Association recently surveyed libraries across the country and found that 98% of respondents had closed their doors to the public, but that libraries …
Author, entrepreneur, and activist Stacey Abrams explains how libraries promote access and opportunity for all in a new video PSA. Help spread the word by posting it on social media! Videos with open captioning are available for download: https://bit.ly/lt-psas Library professionals, please visit the American Library Association website to download and share the PSA. Learn more about how libraries …
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With schools and businesses across the United States closing to slow the spread of COVID-19, internet access is more important than ever. People need to go online in order to work, attend school, and stay connected, but millions of Americans don’t have a broadband signal at home. With that in mind, libraries and advocates are …
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With meetings, classes, and happy hours now taking place via video calls, webcam users have started digitally replacing their backdrops to cover up messy homes or just get a change of scenery. We’ve seen people call in from tropical islands, outer space, and even Pee-wee Herman’s Playhouse—why not take your next Zoom meeting from one …
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With many schools, universities, and businesses closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students and workers are finding themselves needing to take classes or do their jobs from home—putting the millions of Americans who lack in-home internet access in a challenging position. Thankfully, many libraries have found ways to provide web access to their communities, even after …
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Some of the most beautiful architecture in the world is found in libraries—which ensure that everyone in their communities can enjoy their amazing spaces. And even if you can’t visit a particular library in person, you may be able to explore its highlights virtually online. Here are a few of our favorite library video tours: …
Librarians are caretakers of some of the world’s greatest treasures—from historical documents and out-of-print books to archival photographs and illustrations. And thanks to the wonders of digitization, many library collections are available for everyone to explore online. Check these out during your next internet deep dive: Library of Congress The Library of Congress—the largest library …
As the coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread, more and more people are staying home from work, school, and social events. If you’re hoping to stay occupied, your local library has a vast selection of free entertainment and educational materials, all accessible from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. Here are some …
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